Pineapple
Series B in 2023
Pineapple Tech Pty Ltd is a South African company that operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform, providing short-term insurance coverage to its members. Founded in 2017 and based in Johannesburg, the company allows users to pay and track their premiums online while selecting their preferred network for pooling. Pineapple aims to innovate the insurance experience by aligning incentives with users, offering transparency about premium usage, and returning any unused premiums to members. The platform simplifies the insurance process, enabling users to obtain coverage quickly, often in under 60 seconds, by utilizing AI technology. Pineapple launched its "My Stuff" per-item insurance in 2018 and expanded its offerings to include "My Ride" for auto insurance. The company has also formed a partnership with Travelers in the United States and provides a white-labeled version of its platform for that market.
CoverGo is a pioneering company that offers a fully configurable, modular, no-code insurance platform designed for property-and-casualty, health, and life insurance providers. Its platform allows companies to build and launch a wide range of insurance products rapidly, enhancing the overall efficiency of policy administration and claims management. By leveraging hundreds of open insurance APIs, CoverGo facilitates seamless connectivity and automates various insurance processes, which supports digital transformation in a cost-effective manner. The platform's flexibility and adaptability enable swift integration with existing legacy systems, making it a valuable tool for insurance companies aiming to innovate and enhance their operational capabilities.
Long4Life
Acquisition in 2022
Long4Life Limited is an investment firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, focusing on businesses with proven performance and strong cash flow potential. The firm targets various sectors, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, service, merchandising, distribution, e-commerce, sports and recreation, personal care, and beverages and wellness. Long4Life seeks to invest in companies that exhibit attractive growth prospects and are led by capable, entrepreneurial management teams. The firm's board, which possesses extensive operational and deal-making expertise, actively participates in capital allocation and the identification of promising investment opportunities.
Gala Macs
Venture Round in 2021
Gala Macs is an agricultural company engaged in the production of macadamia nuts.
Pineapple
Series A in 2021
Pineapple Tech Pty Ltd is a South African company that operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform, providing short-term insurance coverage to its members. Founded in 2017 and based in Johannesburg, the company allows users to pay and track their premiums online while selecting their preferred network for pooling. Pineapple aims to innovate the insurance experience by aligning incentives with users, offering transparency about premium usage, and returning any unused premiums to members. The platform simplifies the insurance process, enabling users to obtain coverage quickly, often in under 60 seconds, by utilizing AI technology. Pineapple launched its "My Stuff" per-item insurance in 2018 and expanded its offerings to include "My Ride" for auto insurance. The company has also formed a partnership with Travelers in the United States and provides a white-labeled version of its platform for that market.
Yazi
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Yazi is a market research platform focused on transforming the research landscape in Africa by facilitating targeted surveys. It utilizes messaging platforms, particularly WhatsApp, to reach audience segments that are typically challenging to engage digitally. By leveraging this widely used application, Yazi provides a more efficient, cost-effective, and personalized approach to market research. The company aims to democratize access to valuable insights and survey data, empowering small businesses and startups to navigate their respective markets more effectively. Through its innovative platform, Yazi strives to enhance the accessibility of market research, allowing a broader range of businesses to participate in the startup ecosystem.
Medhold Medical
Acquisition in 2018
Medhold Medical is a private clinical laboratory operating in Belgium and the Netherlands, specializing in a wide range of medical analyses for human, industrial, and veterinary applications. The company's services encompass bio- and immunochemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, anatomic pathology, molecular biology, radio isotopes, toxicology, and veterinary science. Medhold Medical serves a diverse clientele, including general practitioners, hospital laboratories, industrial medicine services, and veterinary professionals. In addition to its laboratory services, the company is recognized for supplying advanced medical devices and technology solutions, particularly in Southern Africa, where it supports healthcare providers with consulting services, clinical engineering, and information technology systems. This comprehensive approach enables Medhold Medical to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
In2Food Group
Private Equity Round in 2016
In2Food Group is a South African business specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality, convenient food products. Their extensive portfolio includes fresh and prepared produce, ready-to-eat meals, beverages, seafood, juices, snacks, and baked goods. The company caters to both local and international businesses, ensuring freshness and quality in every product they deliver.
MoreCorp
Acquisition in 2015
MoreCorp is a sports, leisure, and wellness company that leverages technology to enhance its offerings in the golf and cycling sectors. It operates retail chains that provide a variety of golf and cycling gear and apparel, featuring products from several major sports brands. In addition to retail, MoreCorp also develops themed golf parks, creating unique recreational experiences for customers. This diverse approach allows the company to cater to a wide audience by offering a comprehensive range of equipment and accessories for both golf and cycling enthusiasts.
TIGER AUTOMOTIVE
Acquisition in 2014
TiAuto Investments (PTY) LTD is the holding company of South Africa’s best-loved brands in the retail and wholesale wheels, tyres, automotive related products and services categories.
The TiAuto Investments stable comprises of 7 divisions and 14 brands, all of which share the distinction of being trusted by customers and emulated by their competitors. The divisions place a high value on the loyalty accorded to them by customers and strive continuously to remain deserving of their high regard.
This plays out in the form of constant innovation and the relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of business. TiAuto Investments aims to enhance the values of the sectors in which we operate while ensuring that the industry as a whole continues to grow and develop further.
Quilter Cheviot
Acquisition in 2014
Founded in 1771, Quilter Cheviot is a leading independent discretionary investment management firm based in London, UK. It serves private clients, trustees, charities, pension funds, and corporate bodies, offering tailored investment solutions.
Faulu Kenya DTM
Acquisition in 2014
Faulu Kenya DTM is a financial institution based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in micro-financing services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including retail customers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Faulu Kenya DTM offers a variety of financial products, such as banking, investment, savings, and insurance services, with a particular focus on community engagement and supporting micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. By providing these services, the institution aims to help clients achieve their financial objectives and foster economic growth within the communities it serves.
10X Investments
Private Equity Round in 2014
10X Investments specializes in providing comprehensive services and products for retirement investors. The company focuses on enhancing post-retirement income through fund administration and investment management services. It offers straightforward retirement solutions via low-cost index investing on a proprietary platform designed to deliver market-indexed returns. Additionally, 10X Investments provides retirement and living annuities at reduced fees, streamlining investment choices for clients and aiming to improve their overall returns through the use of index funds.
Fairheads Benefit Services
Acquisition in 2013
Fairheads Benefit Services is Southern Africa's leading independent service provider for beneficiary funds and umbrella trusts for retirement funds.
Liberty Star Consumer Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2011
Liberty Star Consumer Holdings, established in 2005 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates as an investment holding company in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. The company specializes in various market segments, including perishables, groceries, snacks and confectionery, baking aids, and household and personal care products. With annual net revenues exceeding R7 billion, Liberty Star comprises 28 business units spread across 31 sites in provinces such as Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape. The company serves the food service industry, private label segments of larger retailers, and brand owners, while also offering its own branded products. Its extensive manufacturing and distribution capabilities allow it to meet diverse customer needs both locally and globally.
IDWALA
Private Equity Round in 2009
Idwala is an environmentally and socially responsible company, focused on industrial minerals and lime niche markets.
The company consists of a corporate Head Office based in Honeydew and two divisions comprising Lime and Industrial Minerals which are located as follows :
Idwala Lime in Danielskuil, Northern Cape
Idwala Lime in Powerville, Vereeniging
Idwala Industrial Minerals based in Benoni
Idwala Magnetite based in Phalaborwa
Idwala Carbonates in Port Shepstone, Natal
Idwala Sales and Marketing, the marketing arm of the company has four operations- Benoni, Durban, Port Shepstone and Cape Town.
Reclam
Acquisition in 2008
Reclam Group is a producer of recycled ferrous and non ferrous metal products in Southern Africa based on revenue and sales volumes. Reclam Group also produces recycled paper, cardboard and plastic products, as well as aluminium ingots and pellets, and copper sulphate products. Reclam Group’s products are primarily used by its customers as input materials in the manufacturing of their products.
The recyclable materials industry that Reclam Group is involved in, entails collecting obsolete or discarded ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, paper, cardboard, glass and plastic and sorting and processing these according to end‑user specifications into products that are used as input materials for industrial manufacturing.
It is a dynamic company managed by hands-on entrepreneurs using new technology and methods through its over 70 facilities, pioneering the way to a total recycling and waste management service.
Tourvest
Acquisition in 2008
Founded in 1997, Tourvest is a global tourism group headquartered in South Africa. It offers a wide range of travel services, including hotels, lodges, restaurants, retail shops, and foreign exchange bureaus under over 60 brands, employing more than 5,000 people worldwide.
ConSol* Software GmbH
Acquisition in 2007
ConSol* Software GmbH is an established full-service IT Provider based in Munich, Germany for mid-sized companies and major corporations. Founded in 1984, its portfolio consists of the development, integration and operation of complex IT systems and architectures. The company also offers its own line of products for customer service management, helpdesk software and lead management. As a neutral IT consulting house, ConSol* offers its customer the optimal solution – from Service Oriented Architecture to classic Enterprise Application Integration to Virtualization. ConSol*'s customers include major corporations such as BMW, Daimler, HypoVereinsbank, Kyocera, Neckermann, Schufa, Siemens and Sun Microsystems, along with medium-sized companies, for example Haribo, Käserei Champignon, WashTec as well as Germany's Federal Finance Agency and the City Administration Offices of Munich and Potsdam.
ConSol*'s specialty is developing, integrating and operating complex IT systems. It provides complete, one-stop solutions in such areas as operating systems, networks, databases or web services.
ConSol*'s services include IT strategy consulting at the managerial level, development and optimization of operating concepts, assistance in making investment decisions as well as practical implementation. This means administration and 24/7 support for servers, databases, Internet solutions, infrastructure, emergency deployment, programming and security solutions.
Software Development: ConSol* develops individual software in Java and other programming languages. Above all, applications critical to company processes and procedures profit from modern SOA and JEE/J2EE architecture.
ConSol*CM is highly competitive, flexible software for the control of communication processes. Operational areas are customer service, Helpdesk, complaint-, process- and Leadmanagement.
Savcio Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2005
Savcio Holdings is a privately-owned company specializing in maintenance and repair services for rotating electrical equipment and transformers in Africa. The company caters to various industries, including mining, steel, petrochemical, and rail, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical electrical systems. In addition to its service offerings, Savcio Holdings supplies industrial materials such as wire and insulation products, further supporting the operational needs of its diverse clientele.
Life Healthcare
Acquisition in 2005
Life Healthcare is a prominent South African healthcare provider, offering world-class facilities and clinical excellence. The company's core values emphasize close collaboration with medical professionals to deliver exceptional care, focusing on patients' well-being and quality of life.
Pepkor Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2004
Pepkor Holdings is a retail company operating across Africa, Australia, and Eastern Europe. It focuses on discount and value goods, offering clothing, general merchandise, household items, furniture, appliances, electronics, financial services, and more through its extensive store network.
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, specializing in grocery, fresh food, liquor, hardware, and automotive parts. Established in the 1920s as a family-owned corner store, Metcash has evolved to become an ASX Top 100 Company, headquartered in Sydney. It primarily serves independently owned stores under brands like IGA, Mitre 10, and Cellarbrations. Metcash supports these businesses through buying, merchandising, marketing, distribution logistics, and warehousing.
Brait
Private Equity Round in 2004
Brait is an investment company based in Malta that specializes in driving sustainable long-term growth and value creation within its portfolio of sizeable, unlisted businesses in the consumer sector. Founded in 1991, Brait primarily invests in privately owned companies, with significant stakes in Virgin Active, Premier, and Iceland Foods, among others. The firm aims to enhance the performance of its investments while maintaining a diversified portfolio. Through its strategic approach, Brait seeks to capitalize on opportunities within the consumer market, thereby fostering growth and generating value for its stakeholders.
Foodcorp
Acquisition in 2004
Foodcorp is a leading manufacturer specializing in quality branded and private label food products. The company produces, markets, and distributes a wide range of food items, including basic essentials, high-end desserts, and convenience meals. Foodcorp's portfolio spans from everyday staples to some of South Africa's most recognized consumer brands, with a focus on ready-to-eat meal solutions.
F&G Annuities & Life
Acquisition in 2001
F&G Annuities & Life offers a range of annuity and life insurance products to more than 700,000 customers across the United States. The company serves both retail and institutional clients through its subsidiaries, including FGL Insurance and Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company of New York. Its portfolio includes deferred annuities such as fixed indexed annuities, multi‑year guarantee annuities, and other fixed‑rate options, as well as immediate annuities and indexed universal life insurance. Additionally, it provides funding agreements via funding agreement‑backed notes and pension risk transfer solutions, partnering with institutions such as the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
United Asset Management Corp
Acquisition in 2000
UAM is one of the independent asset management organisations in the world providing a broad range of investment management services. These services are offered through a diverse group of affiliated firms.