Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is a global commercial bank with African roots, founded in South Africa in 1862. It operates across 35 countries worldwide, offering transactional banking, savings, borrowing, lending, investments, insurance, risk management, wealth management, and advisory services to individuals, businesses, governments, and international counterparties.

Jurgen Heppe

Executive Vice President

Chuma Nwokocha

CEO

John Paterson

Founder

Nishela Ramgoolam

Executive Vice President, Investment Banking

Nick Riley

Executive

Adrian Vermooten

Chief Innovation Officer

48 past transactions

Zeda Limited Group

Post in 2025
Zeda mobility solutions promote stronger connections between individuals, open up new business opportunities, help the expansion of several industries, and eventually contribute to Africa's economic development.

VAALCO Energy

Post in 2025
VAALCO Energy is an independent energy company that acquires, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. Its primary operations are in West Africa, with significant assets in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

CrossBoundary

Debt Financing in 2024
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a frontier market investment advisory firm based in New York. It specializes in providing services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to clients including governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, corporations, and research institutions.

Oryx Energies

Debt Financing in 2024
Oryx Energies provides oil and gas products and services.

AMEA Power

Debt Financing in 2024
AMEA Power is a company focused on the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects, aiming to facilitate the transition to clean energy. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, wind, solar, battery storage, ammonia, and water desalination plants. By providing a variety of power solutions, AMEA Power seeks to support economic development and enhance living standards, particularly in emerging markets across Africa and other regions. The company is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of the communities it serves, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Indorama Fertilizers

Debt Financing in 2024
Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Float

Debt Financing in 2024
Float is a technology company that operates an e-payment platform for merchants. Its core offering is an installment payment service, allowing shoppers to split credit card purchases into up to 24 interest-free monthly payments. This service benefits both shoppers, who avoid additional debt and credit checks, and merchants, who experience increased order sizes and improved conversion rates. Float's platform is fully customizable, providing merchants with greater control and flexibility. The company's innovative technology enables seamless and responsible shopping experiences, facilitating a new economy where larger purchases can be made with smaller, manageable payments.

Planet42

Debt Financing in 2024
Planet42 democratizes mobility by providing access to personal vehicles on a subscription basis. It purchases second-hand cars from dealers and offers them to customers without the need for physical inspection or in-person meetings, promoting financial inclusion.

Planet42

Venture Round in 2024
Planet42 democratizes mobility by providing access to personal vehicles on a subscription basis. It purchases second-hand cars from dealers and offers them to customers without the need for physical inspection or in-person meetings, promoting financial inclusion.

Kenmare Resources

Post in 2024
Kenmare Resources plc is a mining company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with operations focused on producing mineral sands products. The company operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine located on the northern coast of Mozambique. Its primary products include ilmenite, zircon, and rutile, as well as various concentrates. These minerals are key raw materials used in the production of intermediate products that ultimately find their way into everyday items such as paints, plastics, and ceramic tiles. Kenmare is recognized as a major global supplier of these mineral sand products, serving customers across over 15 countries. As of December 31, 2019, the company had total proved and probable ore reserves of 1,584 million tons.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

Debt Financing in 2024
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is a public-private partnership that mobilizes capital from both public and private sources to lend to infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. It provides long-term debt and mezzanine financing on commercial terms to infrastructure developments, with funding directed primarily to projects owned, managed, and operated by private sector businesses. The fund concentrates on building and upgrading infrastructure across the region, including in fragile states where traditional lenders are often reluctant to deploy capital. Based in Ebene, Mauritius, the entity is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, aligning capital providers with private sector-led infrastructure development.

Maziv

Debt Financing in 2023
Maziv consists brands in enterprise and consumer connectivity, digitally-driven safety and security, and telecoms installation and maintenance.

Tripplo

Seed Round in 2023
Tripplo is a logistics software platform that automates and optimizes operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers. It provides small and medium transport operators with tools to operate, delivering end-to-end management of trucking activities from loading to offloading. The platform helps users manage fleet information in line with industry requirements, plan trips in detail, and predict trip profitability. It also tracks the business performance of trips in real time and provides analytics to monitor efficiency and compliance. By supporting transporters across Africa, Tripplo aims to increase profitability and improve fleet management and regulatory adherence.

Zibangwenya Supplies

Grant in 2023
Zibangwenya Supplies is a clothing and textile company that manufactures school, security, cleaning, and corporate uniforms.

Precious and Pearl Brands

Grant in 2023
Precious and Pearl Brands is a food and beverages company that offers ginger based non-alcoholic drinks.

Penologic

Grant in 2023
Penologic is consultancy firm that offers human capital and strategy design, team coaching and board advisory services.

Isibusiso Holdings

Grant in 2023
Isibusiso Holdings is a manufacturing company that develops and produces pre-cast concrete slabs especially for road infrastructure.

Digi Pharm

Grant in 2023
Digi Pharm is a health tech compnay that offers online medicine shopping and delivery services.

M-KOPA

Debt Financing in 2023
M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

Westfalia Fruit

Debt Financing in 2023
Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and processed products, specializing in sustainably-grown avocados available year-round. As part of the Hans Merensky Holdings Group, the company operates a vertically-integrated supply chain that encompasses growing, sourcing, ripening, packing, processing, and marketing of fruits. Westfalia collaborates with various nurseries worldwide, offering an array of in-season subtropical and deciduous fruits, as well as citrus and berries, ensuring clients have access to exotic fruits throughout the year.

Perseus Mining

Post in 2023
Perseus Mining is a West African-focused gold producer and explorer with operations in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sudan. Established in 2004, the company has successfully developed three majority-owned mines: Edikan in Ghana (90%), Sissingue and Yaoure in Côte d’Ivoire (86% and 90%, respectively). Perseus is committed to maximizing cash flow and improving shareholder returns while expanding its mining portfolio through exploration success.

Grit

Post in 2022
Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited is a prominent pan-African real estate company focused on investing in and managing a diversified portfolio of real estate assets across selected African countries, including Botswana, Senegal, Morocco, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, and Mauritius. The company aims to build a secure financial future for schools, employees, and non-profit organizations by unlocking potential throughout the continent, thereby creating sustainable jobs and anchoring communities. Grit's high-quality assets are supported by long-term leases predominantly denominated in US dollars and euros, backed by reputable multinational tenants across various robust property sectors. The company is committed to delivering strong and sustainable income for its shareholders, targeting an annual dividend yield of over 8.5% in USD and a total return on net asset value of over 12%.

SASA Solutions

Seed Round in 2022
SASA is a digital FinTech company that partners with mobile network operators (MNOs) to enhance the mobile money landscape. It leverages data and technology to create relevant financial products, aiming to improve MNOs' relevance and longevity.

Shoprite Holdings

Debt Financing in 2022
Shoprite Holdings Limited is a leading retail company primarily engaged in food retailing across South Africa and various other African countries. The company operates through several segments, including Supermarkets RSA, Supermarkets Non-RSA, Furniture, and Other Operating segments. It offers a diverse range of products, including groceries, clothing, general merchandise, cosmetics, liquor, furniture, bedding, home entertainment, and household appliances. Shoprite also distributes pharmaceutical products and surgical equipment to healthcare providers. As of mid-2020, the company operated 2,829 stores under various brands such as Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, and OK Foods, catering to consumers across different income levels. Higher-income consumers are targeted through Checkers and Checkers Hyper, while Shoprite Usave serves the lower-income market. Additionally, Shoprite provides services in ticketing, car rental, accommodation, and short-term insurance. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Brackenfell, South Africa.

Trevali Mining

Post in 2022
Trevali Mining Corporation is a base-metals mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties, primarily targeting zinc, lead, silver, gold, and copper deposits. The company operates several key assets, including the Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso, the Rosh Pinah Mine in Namibia, and the Caribou Mine in New Brunswick, Canada, which is currently undergoing commissioning. Additionally, Trevali produces zinc and lead-silver concentrates at its Santander Mine in Peru. The company was incorporated in 1964 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Tripplo

Venture Round in 2022
Tripplo is a logistics software platform that automates and optimizes operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers. It provides small and medium transport operators with tools to operate, delivering end-to-end management of trucking activities from loading to offloading. The platform helps users manage fleet information in line with industry requirements, plan trips in detail, and predict trip profitability. It also tracks the business performance of trips in real time and provides analytics to monitor efficiency and compliance. By supporting transporters across Africa, Tripplo aims to increase profitability and improve fleet management and regulatory adherence.

Metrofibre Networx

Debt Financing in 2022
Metrofibre Networx (Pty) Ltd. is a managed bandwidth and internet service provider based in Midrand, South Africa, specializing in fiber optic broadband connectivity solutions. The company develops and operates fiber-to-the-premises access infrastructures that interconnect commercial business parks, residential estates, and suburbs within the Tshwane and Johannesburg areas. Its offerings include BusinessBroadband, designed for small to medium enterprises requiring reliable voice and data services, and FibreBroadband, which allows business DSL users to upgrade to a fiber connection. Metrofibre Networx also provides guaranteed bandwidth services, LANConnect for E-LAN connections, and MetroAccess, enabling service operators to connect off-net customers. Additional services comprise MetroLAN for multipoint Ethernet connections, InfiNetMetro for high-speed optical services, and various E-line and E-tree products for enhanced network connectivity. The company is focused on delivering versatile and scalable broadband solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients, including internet service providers and residential property owners.

Jem

Seed Round in 2022
SmartWage Pty Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that provides innovative payday solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness for employees. Founded in 2019, SmartWage offers services that allow employees to track their earnings and access their earned salaries on demand. The company also provides salary-packaging administration services to both employers and employees, making it one of the most affordable and accessible options in the South African market. Through its offerings, SmartWage seeks to improve the overall financial well-being of individuals by enabling timely access to earned wages.

Rewire

Venture Round in 2022
Rewire Ltd. is a fintech company that specializes in providing remittance and digital banking services primarily for migrants. Founded in 2015 and based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, Rewire offers a platform that enables users to send money from Israel to various countries, including the Philippines, India, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Russia. The company's services include mobile and online remittance orders, money deposits, and notifications for beneficiaries upon receipt of funds. Rewire aims to enhance financial accessibility for immigrants by integrating banking services into its platform, which includes payment accounts, debit cards, and plans for additional services like bill payments, insurance, loans, and investments. Through its innovative technology and commitment to inclusivity, Rewire seeks to improve the financial security of international workers and their families, helping them manage their finances across borders more effectively.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2021
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

HelloChoice

Corporate Round in 2021
HelloChoice operates a digital trading and auction platform that connects farmers directly with buyers in the agricultural sector. This platform enables buyers to purchase products immediately at set prices, mirroring traditional online marketplaces, while sellers benefit from reduced marketing and distribution costs through open market access and price discovery mechanisms.

Nomanini

Venture Round in 2021
Nomanini's platform connects informal retailers with service providers, consumer wallets, distributors, and manufacturers via an interoperable merchant wallet. This facilitates transactions that generate data for loans, savings accumulation, and business intelligence, benefiting all participants.

TradeSafe

Corporate Round in 2020
TradeSafe is an independent online financial escrow platform based in South Africa, specializing in secure transaction management between individuals and other parties. The company acts as a trusted third party, ensuring that buyer funds and documentation are safely held in trust until both parties are satisfied with the terms of the transaction. By providing a secure environment for financial exchanges, TradeSafe minimizes the risks of fraud and misrepresentation, thereby enhancing the overall safety and success of transactions. The platform effectively safeguards clients' funds, allowing users to engage in transactions with confidence.

Airports Company South Africa

Debt Financing in 2020
Airports Company of South Africa Limited operates nine of South Africa’s airports. Its head office is in the Maples Office Park.

Payment24

Private Equity Round in 2020
Payment24 develops innovative technology for efficient fleet fuel management. Based in Cape Town with global reach, the company offers hi-tech payment solutions that eliminate fuel fraud and provide real-time tracking of employees' fuel consumption.

Nomanini

Series D in 2019
Nomanini's platform connects informal retailers with service providers, consumer wallets, distributors, and manufacturers via an interoperable merchant wallet. This facilitates transactions that generate data for loans, savings accumulation, and business intelligence, benefiting all participants.

KudiGo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
KudiGo offers a mobile-based integrated platform for informal consumer retailers in Africa, combining retail operations, accounting, payments, and analytics to help users gain oversight, adopt efficient bookkeeping practices, and promote financial inclusion. The solution leverages big data and blockchain to enhance transparency and provide real-time visibility for manufacturers and distributors within its niche market.

Rewire

Series A in 2019
Rewire Ltd. is a fintech company that specializes in providing remittance and digital banking services primarily for migrants. Founded in 2015 and based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, Rewire offers a platform that enables users to send money from Israel to various countries, including the Philippines, India, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Russia. The company's services include mobile and online remittance orders, money deposits, and notifications for beneficiaries upon receipt of funds. Rewire aims to enhance financial accessibility for immigrants by integrating banking services into its platform, which includes payment accounts, debit cards, and plans for additional services like bill payments, insurance, loans, and investments. Through its innovative technology and commitment to inclusivity, Rewire seeks to improve the financial security of international workers and their families, helping them manage their finances across borders more effectively.

WAY2VAT

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, WAY2VAT specializes in global VAT/GST claim and return solutions, operating in over 40 countries and 20 languages. It serves hundreds of enterprise businesses worldwide with a patented AI technology powering its fully automated VAT reclaim platform. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices across Europe and the US, WAY2VAT employs over 50 staff, serving clients such as Amdocs, MasterCard, and Siemens.

SnapScan

Acquisition in 2016
SnapScan is a mobile payment application that facilitates quick and seamless transactions through users' smartphones. The platform is designed to streamline the payment process by offering features such as easy signup, payment reconciliation, and notifications. This enables users to make hassle-free payments for goods and services online, enhancing the overall efficiency of digital transactions. As a free service, SnapScan provides a convenient solution for individuals looking to simplify their payment experiences.

Firepay

Acquisition in 2016
Firepay was formed in 2013 to apply new mobile payments technology to build innovative products.

Helios Towers DRC

Debt Financing in 2016
Helios Towers DRC is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure in Africa, specializing in the construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers. As the first independent tower company on the continent, Helios Towers DRC has developed a substantial network, boasting over 6,500 towers across multiple markets. The company offers passive infrastructure services, leasing tower space to wireless telecommunications service providers, thereby facilitating improved connectivity in one of the world's fastest-growing regions. By focusing on the building and maintenance of these vital structures, Helios Towers DRC plays a crucial role in enhancing telecommunications services throughout Africa.

Helios Towers Tanzania

Debt Financing in 2016
Helios Towers Tanzania Ltd is a company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that specializes in the project planning, operation, management, and leasing of communication towers. The company provides co-location and build-to-suit services, catering to a range of wireless operators that utilize various technology platforms, including GSM, CDMA, WIMAX, as well as 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. As a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Limited, Helios Towers Tanzania plays a crucial role in enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

WAY2VAT

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, WAY2VAT specializes in global VAT/GST claim and return solutions, operating in over 40 countries and 20 languages. It serves hundreds of enterprise businesses worldwide with a patented AI technology powering its fully automated VAT reclaim platform. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices across Europe and the US, WAY2VAT employs over 50 staff, serving clients such as Amdocs, MasterCard, and Siemens.

PayBox

Seed Round in 2015
PayBox Payment Solutions Ltd. operates a social payment network that streamlines group payments through its platform, designed primarily for millennials and Generation Y. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Rishon LeZion, Israel, PayBox allows users—such as event organizers and community groups—to collect, manage, and spend money collaboratively for various activities, including social events and shared living expenses. The service includes a smartphone application that facilitates immediate and secure fund transfers and purchases. Recognized as the most promising FinTech startup in Israel in 2015, PayBox received seed investment from Bank Poalim, the largest bank in Israel, highlighting its potential in the financial technology sector.

Moven

Series A in 2014
Moven is a fintech company based in New York, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing mobile banking and personal finance services, with a focus on financial wellness. Moven's platform offers real-time spending insights through its app, debit card, and contactless payment sticker, helping customers make informed decisions and save more money. The company partners with banks and non-bank entities to enhance customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and growth by leveraging these digital tools.

IARC

Venture Round in 2008
IARC is a securitization and reconstruction company.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is a public-private partnership that mobilizes capital from both public and private sources to lend to infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. It provides long-term debt and mezzanine financing on commercial terms to infrastructure developments, with funding directed primarily to projects owned, managed, and operated by private sector businesses. The fund concentrates on building and upgrading infrastructure across the region, including in fragile states where traditional lenders are often reluctant to deploy capital. Based in Ebene, Mauritius, the entity is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, aligning capital providers with private sector-led infrastructure development.
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