TLG Capital
TLG Capital is an award-winning private investment firm dedicated to empowering frontier market entrepreneurs, with a focus on opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).TLG firmly believes that impact creation is crucial to sustained financial success. They are committed to tackling persistent challenges and better directing resources towards improving the lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Their investments have had a significantly social, environmental and development impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.TLG Africa Limited is a permanent capital investment vehicle focusing on equity opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). TLG Africa invests in sectors underpinned by the ‘rise of the African consumer’, such as: healthcare, finance, consumer goods and real estate. These investments include direct minority/majority stake investments, secondary opportunities and distressed fund restructurings. TLG Africa always seeks board representation, along with other minority protections. Notable investments include WHO pre-approved pharmaceutical plant QCIL (Uganda) and healthcare facilities in West Africa. In recognition for their efforts, their deals have won multiple awards including ‘Landmark Deal of the Decade’ in 2012 and 'Frontier Deal of the Year' in 2014 from Private Equity Africa.
Atlas Mara Limited is a private equity firm focused on potential and bolt-on acquisitions, primarily in the sub-Saharan African market, while also considering opportunities outside the continent. Formed by Atlas Merchant Capital LLC and Mara Group Holdings Limited, the firm aims to acquire target companies or businesses within the financial services sector. Atlas Mara does not have a specific acquisition under consideration and does not plan to engage in substantive negotiations until after its admission process. The firm is led by Bob Diamond and Ashish J. Thakkar. Any capital not utilized for acquisitions is intended for future growth and expansion, as well as working capital related to acquired entities. Atlas Mara is headquartered in Road Town, British Virgin Islands.
Private Equity Round in 2015
GetBucks Financial Services Limited is a financial technology (“fintech”) company that embraces technology as a means to provide financial products and services to its customers. GetBucks operates from 13 branches located throughout Zimbabwe. The Company is owned 51% by MyBucks S.A (a Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed company) and 31% by Brainworks. The remaining balance is owned by various other shareholders including local pension funds. GetBucks Zimbabwe’s vision is to become a leading provider of financial services by leveraging the latest technology to provide innovative and cost effective solutions to a wide customer base in Zimbabwe. GetBucks Zimbabwe believes in financial inclusion and aims to empower its customer base with sustainable financial solutions that improve lives.
NMB Bank Limited is a prominent financial institution in Zimbabwe, offering a wide range of banking products and services to both corporate and individual clients. The bank operates through several segments, including Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, International Banking, and Digital Banking. Its offerings encompass current and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, loans, overdrafts, and various payment services, such as bridging finance and letters of credit. Additionally, NMB Bank provides advisory services related to capital raising, corporate restructuring, and investment. The bank also delivers treasury services, which include market analysis, fixed deposits, and foreign exchange operations. With branches in major cities such as Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare, NMB Bank has been serving the Zimbabwean market since its incorporation in 1992 and is headquartered in Harare. It operates as a subsidiary of NMBZ Holdings Limited.
EmVest Asset Management Pty Limited is a private equity firm focused on investments in the agricultural sector within Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, with an additional office in London, the firm specializes in industry consolidations and targets investments ranging from $1 million to $20 million. Its investment areas include agricultural products, services, machinery, equipment, and fertilizers. Additionally, EmVest Evergreen (Pty) Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Roodekopjes, South Africa, produces dehydrated vegetables. EmVest aims to leverage innovative techniques and new technologies to enhance traditional farming practices, adapting them to the African context to drive agricultural efficiency and productivity.