Standard Bank Group, founded in 1863 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is the largest bank in the country. With a strong presence in 17 African nations and operations extending to 16 countries outside the continent, the bank focuses on providing a range of banking and financial services. Its expertise in emerging markets, combined with a global perspective, allows Standard Bank to effectively serve a diverse clientele. The institution’s extensive knowledge of the African market positions it as a key player in the region's financial landscape.
Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products to international markets. Part of the Hans Merensky Holdings Group, Westfalia grows, sources and ripens, packs, processes and markets sustainably-grown avocados year round. Its vertically-integrated supply chain enables Westfalia to market quality fruit from across the globe.
Tripplo is a logistics software platform that automates and optimizes operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers. They provide small and medium transporters with tools to operate.
TradeSafe is an independent online financial escrow platform that securely safeguards the buyer's funds and documentation in trust. The company is South Africa's trusted third party in a transaction between an individual and another party.
Payment24 Pty Ltd. is a payment solutions provider based in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional operations in Berlin. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing and operating a card and mobile payment platform that focuses on fleet fuel management. Payment24 offers technology solutions that include fleet card systems for oil companies and auto dealerships, as well as various mobile and retail payment solutions. The company's innovations aim to enhance efficiency in fuel management, combat fuel fraud, and provide advanced payment options for clients. With a global reach, Payment24 is positioned as a key player in the international fuel payment solutions market.
Nomanini SA (Pty) Ltd operates a platform that facilitates the sale of prepaid products, such as airtime, electricity, and insurance, primarily targeting informal markets. Founded in 2010 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company provides terminals used by informal retailers, such as street vendors and share-taxi drivers, to sell prepaid vouchers and generate ongoing profits. Nomanini's platform connects merchants, distributors, and service providers through an interoperable merchant wallet, enabling efficient transactions and data collection. This data offers insights for loans and savings accumulation, ultimately enhancing profitability for all participants in the informal retail ecosystem. By integrating payments, working capital, and data analytics, Nomanini transforms any mobile device into a retail point-of-sale system, improving the accessibility of digital finance for informal merchants and their customers.
Firepay
Acquisition in 2016
Firepay was formed in 2013 to apply new mobile payments technology to build innovative products.