Vantage Capital

Vantage Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2001. As a black-owned and managed firm, it focuses on private equity investment activities for its own account as well as for third-party funds, distinguishing itself as one of the few remaining black-controlled independent private equity firms in the country. Vantage Capital primarily invests in growth-stage companies through buyouts, while also engaging in venture capital investments across seed, early, and later-stage companies. The firm targets a wide range of sectors, including business products, business services, financial services, materials, resources, information technology, manufacturing, technology, media, and telecommunications.

Albinski, Luc W.

Executive Chairman

Ashley Benatar

Managing Director

Alastair Campbell

Managing Director - Vantage GreenX

Abdoulaye Fall

Associate

Omar Gharbawi

Associate Partner

Jones CFA, Johnny F.

Associate Partner

Oluwatobi Kasali

Senior Associate

David Kornik

Partner

Warren van der Merwe

COO

Abigail Newham

Associate

Roshal Ramdenee

Partner

Yasthira Ramdenee

Senior Associate

Shah, Darshan

Senior Associate

Yaw Keteku

Associate Partner

36 past transactions

Camusat

Debt Financing in 2024
Camusat is a global leader in the installation of telecom infrastructure, headquartered in Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, France. The company specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of telecom towers for mobile network operators and tower companies. With extensive experience in network development, Camusat is committed to establishing high standards and professionalism within the telecommunications sector, aiming to strengthen its market position and enhance service quality.

Societe de production maraichere samir

Debt Financing in 2024
Société de manufacture maraichere Samir is the owner of a farming and agricultural company that provides services to clients. The company grows red fruits and cherry tomatoes on 101 hectares of planted area.

Procera Group

Private Equity Round in 2024
Procera is a debt recovery solution provider. Procera has evolved into an integrated BPO services business that provides support to its clients through multiple various brands across the customer life cycle.

AquaSanTech

Debt Financing in 2023
AquaSanTech focus on delivering innovative water and sanitation solutions.

AquaSanTech

Acquisition in 2023
AquaSanTech focus on delivering innovative water and sanitation solutions.

Promamec

Venture Round in 2023
Promamec SARL is a manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment based in Casablanca, Morocco. Founded in 1981, the company specializes in providing a range of medical and paramedical devices, including customized medical equipment tailored to specific needs and storable consumables. Promamec serves both the public and private medical sectors, offering prototypes and assembling equipment in small to medium series, which allows customers to receive products that meet their specific requirements.

CIM Sante

Venture Round in 2021
CIM Sante is a Moroccan private healthcare group that develops cardiac catherization. CIM Sante Group is made of 3 clinics namely The Heart and Vascular Diseases Clinic in Rabat(1994), The International Clinic of Marrakech (2011), The International Clinic of Tangier(2020). CIM Santé Group also radiology and laundry service companies in partnership in medical laboratories.

Alleyroads

Private Equity Round in 2020
Alleyroads is a property development and construction company specializing in affordable housing and green spaces in underserved areas.

Equity Invest

Debt Financing in 2019
Equity Invest is a private investment holding company. They offer investment strategies to companies that are looking to grow and expand. Typically they will invest between 2 - 200 million and have a focus on sectors including energy, defense, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, tech and and private companies.

Petro Ivoire

Post in 2018
Petro Ivoire SA is a company based in Ivory Coast that specializes in the distribution of petroleum products and operates gas stations. The company markets a range of products including diesel fuel, super unleaded gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil, lubricants, asphalt, fuel oil, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Its offerings cater to various sectors, including individuals, professionals, maritime and air transporters, and industries. Additionally, Petro Ivoire supplies butane and bitumen, which are utilized in road construction. The company operates 25 service stations across Ivory Coast, providing essential fuel refilling services for petrol and gas-powered vehicles.

Petro Ivoire

Post in 2018
Petro Ivoire SA is a company based in Ivory Coast that specializes in the distribution of petroleum products and operates gas stations. The company markets a range of products including diesel fuel, super unleaded gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil, lubricants, asphalt, fuel oil, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Its offerings cater to various sectors, including individuals, professionals, maritime and air transporters, and industries. Additionally, Petro Ivoire supplies butane and bitumen, which are utilized in road construction. The company operates 25 service stations across Ivory Coast, providing essential fuel refilling services for petrol and gas-powered vehicles.

Purple

Venture Round in 2017
Purple is a specialist investment firm that focuses on various sectors, including principal investment, private equity, and real estate. The company aims to offer a diverse range of alternative investment opportunities for institutional and private investors. In addition to real estate investments and property development, Purple provides financial services designed to deliver well-considered, risk-calculated opportunities with the potential for positive returns. Its approach aligns the interests of investors and managers, fostering a collaborative environment for investment growth.

New Gx Capital

Debt Financing in 2016
New GX Capital Holdings Proprietary Limited, founded in 2005, is a black-owned investment company focused on enhancing shareholder value through strategic investments and management. The firm provides its partners with essential business acumen, financial expertise, and industry knowledge, enabling them to reposition their entities into competitive and sustainable companies. New GX Capital actively engages in sectors such as telecommunications, media technology, energy, infrastructure, and waste management, helping clients achieve growth potential and improve market presence. In addition to its investment and advisory services, New GX is committed to social responsibility through the HM PITJE Foundation, which aims to empower communities in previously black townships, as well as through various recycling initiatives and support for start-up companies. By taking an active leadership role in its portfolio, New GX Capital seeks to create a significant impact on all stakeholders while ensuring superior returns for its investors.

United Africa Group

Debt Financing in 2016
United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1992 by Haddis Tilahun. Since UAG’s inception, the Group has established a variety of business interests and is active in many sectors of the Namibian economy; Hospitality, Real estate, Property Development, Financial Services, Renewable Energy and Health Care, to name a few. The From humble beginnings in 1992, UAG has organically grown into a business with over NAD 1.7 Billion of assets (USD 121 million) and 665 employees of which (46%) are women. The group has a sizeable real estate portfolio in Windhoek’s Central Business District, Namibia, consisting of over 35 000 square meters of Office Space and under 3000 square meters of Retail Space with a market value of NAD 750 million as at February 2016.Through significant investment in the different sectors of the Namibian economy, UAG has contributed and continues to contribute to creating business opportunities in a competitive environment, as well as to the economic growth of Namibia.

Landmark Africa

Debt Financing in 2016
Landmark Africa, established in 1997, specializes in real estate development and property management services, catering to both domestic and foreign companies. The company aims to facilitate efficient operations across Africa by offering a comprehensive platform that simplifies the real estate investment and management process. Landmark has served over 5,000 organizations, showcasing its strong development capabilities and extensive portfolio of real estate projects. With a focus on meeting the evolving needs of its multinational clientele, Landmark Africa strives to create a globally affiliated network of real estate services, thereby enhancing the business landscape across the continent.

Servest

Debt Financing in 2015
Servest is a facilities management organization that delivers integrated solutions across various sectors in Africa. The company specializes in a range of services, including energy management, security, catering, waste management, and concierge services. Additionally, Servest offers ground maintenance, interior landscaping, washroom services, and pest control. By providing these comprehensive facilities management services, Servest helps clients streamline operations, enhance workforce efficiency, and reduce carbon footprint, ultimately simplifying their business complexities.

Simba Properties Investment Company

Debt Financing in 2014
Simba Properties Investment Company develops real estate properties. The company is based in Uganda. Simba Properties Investment Company operates as a subsidiary of Simba Group of Companies.

Surfline Communications

Debt Financing in 2014
Surfline Communications Limited is a 100% Ghanaian-owned company which provides 4G LTE mobile wireless broadband connectivity to the Ghanaian market. The service which is available in Accra and Tema, offers many benefits to the Ghanaian data user

Dynamic Bedding

Debt Financing in 2014
Dynamic Bedding manufactures, distributes and markets a wide range of bed bases and mattresses through network of 120 retail stores.

Austell Pharmaceuticals

Debt Financing in 2014
Austell Pharmaceuticals, formerly known as CAMOX Pharmaceuticals, is a prominent manufacturer, importer, and distributor of pharmaceutical products based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 2000, the company has rapidly grown to become one of the leading players in the South African pharmaceutical market. Austell focuses on producing both premium and generic medicines that are clinically proven to be safe and effective, addressing a variety of disease categories. The company's product portfolio includes around 80 items, with an additional 200 products in development. Austell's approach emphasizes careful selection of products that enhance its operations, allowing it to operate efficiently while avoiding the common challenges faced by larger pharmaceutical firms.

Genser Energy

Debt Financing in 2013
Genser Energy is an independent power producer based in Accra, Ghana, specializing in the development and operation of power generation assets. The company focuses on engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as the operation and maintenance of various facilities, including an integrated gasification combined cycle plant, a liquid petroleum gas plant, and a single cycle gas turbine plant. Genser Energy is dedicated to providing sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions to multiple sectors across Africa, particularly in the context of existing infrastructural challenges. By emphasizing a thorough approach at each project stage, the company aims to enhance Ghana's energy generation capacity and meet the diverse needs of its clients in industries, mining, and utilities.

Kgoro Central

Debt Financing in 2013
Kgoro Central is an unprecedented mixed-use development above and adjacent to the Sandton Gautrain station.

CA Sales

Debt Financing in 2012
CA Sales is a distributor of fast-moving consumer goods with operations in Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. In March 2012, Vantage-funded Export Trading Group had acquired a 40 percent stake in CA Sales alongside PSG Asset Management, a South Africa-listed investment group. Vantage’s exit was funded by a senior debt facility provided by First Bank of Nigeria. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Efekto

Debt Financing in 2011
Efekto has been helping gardeners to create beautiful, bountiful and balanced gardens. The company’s range of fertilisers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides adhere stringently to government safety regulations, and this, combined with the broad spectrum of products offered and proven reliability over the decades, has ensured the Efekto brand a place in every garden shed.

TrenStar

Debt Financing in 2011
TrenStar SA (Pty) Ltd. specializes in returnable packaging management solutions, providing a range of standard, specialized, and industry-specific packaging products. The company designs and manufactures packaging tailored to client specifications and offers various services, including equipment and container management, tracking and tracing, and vehicle volume optimization. TrenStar also develops comprehensive solutions that encompass the sourcing and supply of hardware and radio frequency identification tags, along with the implementation of technology projects. The company's command center monitors hardware, ensures data integrity, and manages rental packaging fleets while utilizing RFID technology for efficient data collection and asset maintenance. Furthermore, TrenStar delivers infrastructure and management services that include equipment assessment, environmentally sound waste disposal, cleaning, repair, and relocation throughout South Africa. The company serves multiple sectors, including automotive manufacturing, food processing, petroleum and chemical, retail, and agriculture, both locally and internationally. Established in 1992, TrenStar is based in Centurion, South Africa.

Masivumeni Investments

Debt Financing in 2008
Masivumeni Investments recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals in South Africa, servicing the domestic steel industry as well as exports.

Reclam

Debt Financing 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.

Primedia

Debt Financing in 2008
PRIMEDIA is an African focused media and advertising group targeting premium consumers on the move. The company is committed to using our capability and capacity in our industries to drive positive change and impact society for good.

York Timbers

Debt Financing in 2007
York Timbers is a dynamic integrated forestry company that owns both plantations and processing plants. It is in the business of converting forest products into saleable lumber and plywood applications. Plantations are managed using ecologically acceptable methods to Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. This certification defines York as a responsible, sustainable business, that embarks on activities to benefit York’s own people, but also surrounding communities, the environment and its customers. York’s performance will escalate as lumber demand exceeds supply from the available resources in Southern Africa. Through the optimising of the plantations, processing facilities and access to markets via distribution channels, the Group has further increased its earning generating ability. York provides an excellent investment opportunity as it currently trades at a substantial discount to its tangible net asset value.

Safripol

Debt Financing in 2007
Safripol is an independent plastics manufacturing company based in Bryanston, South Africa, specializing in the production of Polypropylene (PP) and High-density Polyethylene (HDPE). These materials are essential for the converting industry, serving a variety of applications including packaging and industrial uses. Safripol offers a range of PP grades, including impact and random copolymers, and homopolymers, which are utilized in products like injection-molded articles, blow-molded containers, pipes, sheets, and textile fibers. The company primarily distributes its products through larger local converters and also partners with Plastomark (Pty) Ltd for additional distribution. The majority of its workforce operates from a manufacturing facility located in Sasolburg, while commercial and technical teams are based at the head office in Bryanston and a sales office in Durban.

Channel M

Series C in 2006
Channel M is a provider of content and advertising for out-of-home video in North America, focusing on engaging diverse demographics within retail and lifestyle venues. The company produces video content tailored to specific audiences, facilitating effective communication for brands. Through its extensive network of channels, which includes access to 20,000 locations and a monthly traffic of over 100 million, Channel M offers marketers a variety of advertising options, such as television advertisements, in-store signage, product integration, and national promotions. Its client roster includes prominent national retailers like Macy's, Ashley Furniture, and Blockbuster, reflecting its capability to deliver targeted marketing solutions across various platforms.
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