Old Mutual Investment Group, founded in 1845 and headquartered in Pinelands, South Africa, is a diversified financial services organization that provides a wide array of financial solutions. It caters to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate clients, offering products that include life assurance, short-term insurance, loans, and banking services. Additionally, Old Mutual offers investment management services, focusing on sustainable investment strategies that address challenges such as climate change and social equity. The group is recognized as the largest Africa-domiciled asset manager, leveraging its extensive experience to manage substantial assets on behalf of its clients, while also providing unit trusts and property development services.
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
Series A in 2022
CoverGo is a no-code insurance platform designed for property-and-casualty, health, and life insurance companies. It allows these companies to quickly build and launch a wide range of insurance products while facilitating omnichannel distribution and digitizing policy administration and claims processes. The platform is distinguished by its modular and configurable nature, enabling insurers to adapt and innovate products efficiently. CoverGo leverages hundreds of open insurance APIs to enhance connectivity and automate various insurance operations, making it more flexible and adaptable than traditional systems. This approach supports insurance companies in their digital transformation efforts, helping them to operate more effectively and cost-efficiently.
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 operates a market research platform designed to transform the landscape of market research in Africa. By utilizing messaging platforms, particularly WhatsApp, which enjoys widespread use in South Africa, Yazi enables targeted surveys that reach challenging audience segments effectively. This approach not only enhances the speed and cost-effectiveness of data collection but also allows for a more personalized research experience. The platform democratizes access to valuable insights and survey data, empowering small businesses and startups to navigate and enter various ecosystems with greater ease.
Medhold Medical
Acquisition in 2018
Medhold operates as a private clinical laboratory and supplier of medical devices and technology, primarily serving the healthcare sectors in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Southern Africa. The laboratory conducts a wide array of analyses, including bio-and immunochemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, anatomic pathology, molecular biology, radioisotopes, toxicology, and veterinary medicine. Its clientele consists of general practitioners, hospital laboratories, industrial medicine services, and veterinarians. In addition to laboratory services, Medhold provides comprehensive medical device solutions, including product design, sales, and after-sales support, aimed at enhancing the quality and affordability of healthcare products for its customers.
In2Food Group
Private Equity Round in 2016
In2Food is a South African company specializing in the production and distribution of fresh food and beverage products for both local and international markets. The business offers a diverse portfolio that includes fresh and prepared produce, convenience meals, beverages, fish, juices, snacks, and baked goods. By focusing on quality and convenience, In2Food aims to meet the evolving needs of its customers, providing them with fresh and ready-to-eat options.
MoreCorp
Acquisition in 2015
MoreCorp is a business focused on sports, leisure, and wellness, primarily in the areas of golf and cycling, supported by technology. The company operates retail chains that cater to golfers and cyclists, offering a diverse selection of gear and apparel from leading sports brands. In addition to retail, MoreCorp provides themed golf parks, enhancing the customer experience by offering access to a comprehensive range of equipment and accessories.
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
Quilter Cheviot is a prominent privately owned wealth management firm based in London, United Kingdom, with a history dating back to its establishment in 1771. It provides discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including private individuals, charities, trusts, pension funds, corporate entities, and life companies. The firm specializes in managing tailored investment portfolios that encompass equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, catering to the specific financial goals and needs of its clients. In addition to advisory services, Quilter Cheviot also manages mutual funds, ensuring a comprehensive approach to investment management. The firm is recognized as one of the largest independent discretionary investment managers in the UK, emphasizing personalized client service and effective portfolio management.
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 Group
Acquisition in 2008
Tourvest Group is a South African tourism company that provides a comprehensive array of services tailored to meet the needs of visitors to Southern Africa. Founded in 1997, the company operates over 60 brands, including travel management firms, hotels, lodges, restaurants, and retail outlets for crafts, curios, and jewelry, employing more than 5,000 people. Tourvest's operations extend beyond South Africa, covering regions in Southern, East, and West Africa, as well as India, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Caribbean. The company focuses on optimizing corporate travel expenditures through preferential rates and bulk discounts, and it supports clients with decision-making and compliance through real-time management information systems.
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 is a privately-owned company that specializes in the maintenance and repair of rotating electrical equipment and transformers across Africa. It caters to various industries, including mining, steel, petrochemical, and rail, offering tailored services to meet their specific needs. In addition to its core maintenance and repair services, SAVCIO supplies industrial materials such as wire and insulation products, enhancing its value proposition to clients in these sectors.
Life Healthcare Group
Acquisition in 2005
Life Healthcare Group is a prominent healthcare organization based in South Africa, recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality medical services. The company operates through several segments, primarily focusing on hospitals and complementary services, which account for the majority of its revenue. Its offerings include a range of healthcare services such as mental healthcare, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, and oncology. Additionally, Life Healthcare is involved in growth initiatives that emphasize clinical quality products and outpatient services. As a black economic empowered entity, Life Healthcare prioritizes not only clinical excellence but also the personal needs of patients and their families, fostering a holistic approach to healthcare that embodies its core values of life, health, and care.
Pepkor Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2004
Pepkor Holdings Limited is a South African retailer that focuses on discount, value, and specialized goods across several African countries, including Angola, Botswana, and Nigeria, among others. The company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, general merchandise, household goods, furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, and cellular products and services. Additionally, it provides financial and fintech services to enhance customer convenience. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Cape Town, Pepkor operates approximately 5,254 stores as of September 2020. The majority of its revenue comes from its clothing and general merchandise segment, which includes fast-moving consumer goods and homeware. Formerly known as Steinhoff Africa Retail Limited, the company rebranded to Pepkor Holdings Limited in August 2018 and is a subsidiary of Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
Metcash
Post in 2004
Metcash Limited is Australia's premier wholesale distribution and marketing company, specializing in grocery, fresh food, liquor, hardware, and automotive parts. Established in the 1920s, it has transformed from a family-owned corner store into a leading entity that connects independent grocers across the nation. Headquartered in Sydney, Metcash operates various brands, including IGA, Mitre 10, and Cellarbrations, primarily serving independently owned grocery and liquor stores along with hardware outlets. The company's food segment supplies a diverse range of products to supermarket and convenience stores, while its hardware segment caters to independent retail outlets. Additionally, the liquor segment provides products to independent retailers and pubs. Metcash's robust distribution network includes multiple major centers that deliver an extensive array of goods, ensuring efficient logistics and support for its retailers in areas such as merchandising and brand building. Throughout its history, Metcash has championed the interests of independent businesses, facilitating their growth and competitiveness in the market.
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 manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of food products, specializing in both branded and private label offerings. The company produces essential grocery items as well as premium desserts and convenience meals. With a focus on ready-to-eat options, Foodcorp markets and distributes products that cater to diverse consumer needs, including staples and popular meals in South Africa. Through its food production platform, Foodcorp aims to deliver quality and convenience to its customers.
F&G Annuities & Life
Acquisition in 2001
F&G Annuities & Life is an insurance provider that specializes in offering a range of annuity and life insurance products to both individual and institutional clients. The company serves over 700,000 customers across the United States through its subsidiaries, including FGL Insurance and Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company of New York. F&G Annuities & Life's product portfolio includes various types of deferred annuities, such as fixed indexed annuities and multi-year guarantee annuities, as well as immediate annuities and indexed universal life insurance. Additionally, the company provides funding agreements and pension risk transfer solutions, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele.
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.
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