Swicorp

"Swicorp initiated its private equity activities in 2004 to leverage its long-standing network of relationships in the MENA region and capitalise on the wide range of attractive investment opportunities in one of the world's most exciting emerging markets.

Since 2005, over USD 1 billion has been raised for Swicorp private equity funds, primarily from investors based in the Middle East. In 2011, our investors base widened to include Development Finance Institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, that wish to support the economic development of the region post 'Arab Spring'.  Swicorp currently has two active investment programmes with distinct sector focus.

Sectors: consumer goods & retail, consumer services, light industrials and healthcare
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

Sectors: Energy and energy intensive industries, oil & gas, petrochemicals and infrastructure
Scope: Middle East and North Africa

In addition to the two franchises, Swicorp has established in 2012 a Co-Investment Platform that leverages on Swicorp's regional network and on-the-ground presence in Saudi Arabia to identify investment opportunities that will be presented to like-minded investors on a deal-by-deal basis. In order to fully align interests, Swicorp will commit its own capital alongside that of co-investors for each individual transaction.

Swicorp's private equity activities provide:

• Comprehensive regional and sector coverage
• Over 20 seasoned professionals with on the ground presence in target markets
• Access to Swicorp's longstanding network and investment experience in the MENA region and beyond...

 http://www.swicorp.com/en/private-equity/overview.html

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)

"What we do

We drive industrial development

We provide finance for industrial development projects, playing a catalytic role in promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders, promoting regional economic growth.

We do this by:

• Proactively identifying and funding of high-impact and labour-intensive projects;
• Leading the creation of viable new industries;
• Using our diverse industry expertise to drive growth in priority sectors; and
• Taking up higher-risk funding projects.

Caring for the environment

We support responsible environmental practices and integrate them into all our activities by:

• Encouraging compliance by all our applicants;
• Managing the impacts of all projects;
• Promoting the responsible use of all resources; and
• Encouraging the use of environmentally-friendly products...."

http://www.idc.co.za/about-the-idc/overview

Tamela Holdings

"Tamela Holdings (Pty) Ltd (Tamela) is a black owned and managed investment company established by Vusi Mahlangu and Sydney Mhlarhi. Tamela has two major business units, being Principal Investments and Corporate Finance Advisor.

Investment Philosophy

To create long term strategic partnerships with investee companies by acquiring significant minority to majority shareholdings.  Tamela seeks to foster a partnership with management and shareholders to add value and grow the business.

Tamela's investment focus is in the manufacturing, industrial and financial services sectors but would invest in other sectors where the companies have strong management and market presence

Tamela includes in its transactions broad based groups in line with the principles of broad based black empowerment including, where possible, employee share ownership schemes.

Investment Criteria

Tamela will target companies that have most of the following characteristics:

• strong corporate or product reputation;
• strong resilience to economic downturns and competitive pressures;
• strong cash generating ability; and
• proven management team.

Tamela will, however, not invest in:

• distressed or turnaround companies;
• primary agriculture; and
• mining exploration...."

http://www.tamela.co.za/index.html 

WDB Investment Holdings

"WDBIH is a private enterprise formed in 1996 with an overarching purpose of making a difference in the lives of rural women and communities. The main beneficiary and shareholder in WDBIH is the WDB Trust. The WDB Trust focuses on the social and economic upliftment of rural women and households, principally by providing micro-enterprise credit and business skills training to aspiring female entrepreneurs. The WDB Trust and  the micro-finance programme was established in 1991.

Our key investment objectives are to:

• Make equity investments in established and growing businesses
• Build a sizeable capital base for our constituency
• Generate regular cash flows for the WDB Trust
• Have meaningful operational and strategic influence in our investments
• Achieve sustainable returns in our investments
• Establish long term partnerships and relationships
• Drive sustainable transformation within our investments with regards to women representation in executive roles, employment equity, skills development and procurement from small businesses

Investment Mandate

WDBIH’s mandate is to grow its portfolio of investments as well as generate sufficient cash flow in order repatriate dividends through to the WDB Trust to fund its programmes. WDBIH has equity investments in key sectors in South Africa including industrials, life insurance, banks, oil and gas, real estate, media and basic resources. WDBIH’s mandate is to further diversify and grow its portfolio by investing in key strategic sectors in SA.

WDBIH adds strategic value in its investments through board representation, facilitating women empowerment and skills transfer, working with our corporate partners in their enterprise development initiatives.

Investment Criteria

• Targeted sectors: Food and Agriculture, Residential and Commercial Property, Media & Telecoms and Technology, Education, Renewable Energy/Utilities, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Retail, FMCG and Diversified Industries.
• Target equity returns: WDBIH seeks to make equity investments in growth businesses that generate cash, and seek market and sector related IRR’s.
• Investment horizon: We maintain long term investment horizons, taking a longer strategic view of our investments, through various cycles, without the pressure of an exit.
• Investee company profile: We invest in businesses with growth, strong cash generative ability and healthy dividend flow.
• Efficient use of capital: We seek to maximize our capital return by reducing our cost of capital, through a combination of debt (including vendor and third party funding) and own equity.
• Investment level: we seek to hold all our investments at holding company or group level...."

 http://wdbinvestments.co.za/

Vuwa Investments

"Vuwa is a new generation investment holding company maintaining a portfolio of investments across a wide range of sectors. The company actively invests in healthcare, industrial, resources, energy and property among other opportunities..."

 http://www.vuwa.co.za/