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

The Abraaj Group

The Abraaj Group has accumulated more than two decades of investment experience in global growth markets across six regions. Our typical equity transactions range between US$ 10 million and US$ 100 million. - See more at: http://www.abraaj.com/our-approach/private-equity#sthash.lekA9YoD.dpuf

The Abraaj Group has accumulated more than two decades of investment experience in global growth markets across six regions. Our typical equity transactions range between US$ 10 million and US$ 100 million. - See more at: http://www.abraaj.com/our-approach/private-equity#sthash.lekA9YoD.dpuf

Over the past ten years we have made 200 investments in 50 countries, giving us significant breadth and reach. We have applied the learnings from these investments to identify and follow global best practices and to hone our portfolio management and investment skills. - See more at: http://www.abraaj.com/our-approach/private-equity#sthash.lekA9YoD.dpuf

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/

Denham Capital

"Denham Capital is an energy and resources private equity firm with more than $7.9 billion in invested and committed funds in the oil and gas, power and mining industries....

http://www.denhamcapital.com/#&panel1-1