RMB Corvest

RMB Corvest (Pty) Limited is a private equity firm based in Illovo, South Africa, and serves as the private equity arm of FirstRand Ltd. Established in 1989, the firm specializes in management buyouts, management buy-ins, and broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) transactions, focusing on medium-sized and mature businesses with a proven track record. RMB Corvest targets investments in various sectors, excluding agriculture, except for agro-processing, and avoids seed-stage, startup, and turnaround investments. The firm typically invests between ZAR 40 million and ZAR 500 million in companies with a minimum EBITDA of ZAR 40 million, taking stakes ranging from 20% to 90%. It aims for investment durations of five to seven years and operates primarily in South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. With nearly 200 completed deals, RMB Corvest combines extensive experience in private equity with access to FirstRand's resources to offer a comprehensive investment solution.

16 past transactions

Brunel Laboratoria

Private Equity Round in 2022
Brunel is a privately owned pharmaceutical business with a primary footprint in South Africa.

Inscape

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of education services based in Pretoria, South Africa. The company offers postgraduate, undergraduate, short courses, skills training and distance learning, enabling its clients to learn independently through custom-developed software and applications.

Radio Network Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2016
Radio Network Solutions providing two-way radiotelephone communication services.

Sunspray Food Ingredients

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sunspray Food Ingredients (Pty) Limited, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of powdered food products. The company produces a variety of items, including fat powders, fruit powders, and caramel, primarily through spray-drying technology. Sunspray Food Ingredients is dedicated to fulfilling diverse spray-drying needs, catering to various sectors within the food industry.

Sectional Poles

Private Equity Round in 2013
Sectional Poles (Pty) Ltd is a manufacturer and installer of masts, towers, and poles serving the lighting and telecommunications sectors. Established in 1966 and based in Pretoria, South Africa, with manufacturing facilities in Babelegi, the company provides a diverse range of products including streetlight poles, floodlight masts, telecommunication towers, and wind turbine poles. It also offers additional structures such as camera poles, lightning arrestors, and flagpoles. In addition to manufacturing, Sectional Poles delivers services related to structural and civil design, assembly, erection of structures, civil construction, and engineering design certification. The company aims to meet the various environmental and aesthetic needs of its customers while maintaining competitive pricing across the Southern African development community region.

Winder Controls

Private Equity Round in 2013
Winder Controls (Pty) Ltd is a South African company based in Bedfordview, established in 1973, specializing in the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of hoisting systems and related equipment. The company focuses on the industrial hoisting sector, providing a range of products that includes winders, winches, hoists, hydraulic power packs, brake systems, and customizable hoisting solutions. In addition to new and refurbished hoisting systems, Winder Controls offers mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic products, along with auxiliary components and replacement parts. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions to its clients in the hoisting industry, ensuring access to essential components from a single source.

MineRP

Venture Round in 2012
MineRP Holdings Proprietary Limited is a software solutions provider for the mining industry, established in 1997 and headquartered in Centurion, South Africa. Formerly known as Graphic Mining Solutions International, the company specializes in a big data platform that integrates technical and financial applications to enhance productivity in mining operations. Its technology focuses on amalgamating spatial mine technical information, facilitating advanced analytics and optimization. By offering seamless integration with commercial enterprise resource planning software, MineRP enables mining companies to improve their planning and operational efficiency through better data collaboration and cross-discipline interaction. The company has been operating as a subsidiary of Dundee Precious Metals Inc. since October 2017.

Respiratory Care Africa

Private Equity Round in 2012
Respiratory Care Africa (Pty), Ltd. provides critical care, respiratory, and ICU equipment.

Vital Products

Private Equity Round in 2012
Vital Products Ltd. is a Nigerian company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of fruit drinks and non-alcoholic beverages for the food and beverage industry. The company's product range includes tomato puree, paste, and ketchup, as well as juice drinks, energy drinks, dairy drinks, multivitamin drinks, and vitamin C drinks. Additionally, Vital Products offers food products for children and distributes pharmaceutical products. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company utilizes a network of distributors to reach its customers across the country.

Dupleix Liquid Meters

Private Equity Round in 2012
Dupleix Liquid Meters Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in valves, pneumatic actuators, and related accessories. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including various types of valves such as thermoplastic, ball, gate, globe, butterfly, and check valves, along with safety and thermal relief valves. In addition, Dupleix produces flow measurement instruments, including positive displacement, mass, and turbine flow meters, as well as level measurement and control devices. Their product lineup also features automation and control solutions, like electronic sensors, control valves, and terminal automation systems. The company serves the Southern African market, providing customers with essential support and knowledge in overpressure protection, flow, level, and density measurement. Dupleix Liquid Meters distributes its products through a network of agents and maintains branch offices in several South African cities, including Cape Town, Durban, and East London.

Efficient Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2010
Efficient Engineering (Pty) Ltd. is a Johannesburg-based company that specializes in sheet metal fabrication, machining, and heavy-duty engineering services. Established in 1968, it caters to a diverse clientele across various sectors, including mining, material handling, and engineering. The company focuses on producing steel components and equipment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in both local and international markets, including industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemicals. By offering a comprehensive range of products and services, Efficient Engineering aims to meet the specific project needs of its clients effectively.

Molapo Telecoms

Private Equity Round in 2006
Molapo Telecoms is an engineering services company specializing in telecommunications and electronic equipment. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Centurion, South Africa, with additional offices in Durban, Port Elizabeth, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the company offers a range of services, including equipment installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs. It provides specialized plant and facility maintenance, on-site repairs, and preventative maintenance solutions. Molapo Telecoms also engages in project management, overseeing project scheduling, implementation, and progress reporting. Additionally, the company offers reverse logistics for faulty equipment, including component repair, spare parts management, and tracking systems for items under repair. Its after-sales services cater to both operators and original equipment manufacturers, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the equipment lifecycle. The company has dispatch and screening centers located in South Africa and Europe.

Servest

Private Equity Round in 2006
Servest Group (Pty) Ltd. is a facilities management provider based in Sandton, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of multi-service solutions. These include industrial and office cleaning, hygiene services, interior and exterior landscaping, and security solutions. The company also specializes in energy management, water management, pest control, catering, and facilities management, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation. Servest aims to simplify operations for its clients by providing integrated services that enhance workforce efficiency and promote sustainability. Originally known as Publico Holdings Limited, the company rebranded to Servest Group in 1998 and has since expanded its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Crisp Air

Acquisition in 2005
Crisp Air is a manufacturer and distributor of quality automotive aftermarket air conditioner (A/C) systems.

Habari Media

Private Equity Round in 2005
Highbury Safika Media publishes magazines. It offers consumer magazines covering business, health, entertainment, sports, and the stable; customer magazines for various South African and international companies; and business to business publications ranging from quarterly telecommunications magazines to color books covering environment, sustainability, and government.

Kwikot

Acquisition in 1999
Kwikot Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of electric water heaters and related accessories, catering to both domestic and international markets. Established in 1903 and headquartered in Benoni, South Africa, the company specializes in a variety of products, including solar water heating systems designed for different climates, heat transfer fluids, heat pumps, and electric water heaters for residential and light commercial use. Kwikot also produces pressure control valves, bulk hot water tanks, domestic geyser drip trays, and plumbing kits. Additionally, the company offers food waste disposers, stainless steel products, water purification filters, and safety valves for electric water heater installations. Kwikot provides training courses for plumbers on the installation and principles of electric geysers, solar water heating systems, and heat pumps, ensuring that professionals are well-equipped to meet industry demands.
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