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

Spinnaker Growth Partners

"Spinnaker Growth Partners is an investment and advisory firm focusing on medium-sized companies with high-growth potential. This focus is informed by our analysis that clearly shows this market segment is key to driving economic growth and job creation in South Africa and the region. We combine technology, capital and business development expertise to grow these companies, with the primary objective of creating and sharing in long-term value...."

http://www.spinnakergrowth.com/ 

VBP (Venture Partners Botswana)

"VPB is a professional Private Equity fund management company established in 2002 in Gaborone, Botswana. VPB understands the strength, capacity and dedication that starting and managing a business entails. We are managers, as well as entrepreneurs in the frontline of business and, thus truly understand that “Success is rarely a straight line”.

Our past experience benefits tomorrow's entrepreneurs. We are honest and committed. Our energy, networks, experience and perseverance contribute to the success of our investors and business partners.

Background

VPB was the first dedicated professional Private Equity Fund Manager in Botswana. Founded in 2002, VPB is the largest and leading Private Equity fund manager in Botswana, with a firm and disciplined approach to Private Equity investing.

The investment team combines domestic Private Equity investment skills with the experience of managing international and regional Private Equity capital.

VPB will form and manage its third private equity fund (VPBIII). The fund will make significant minority equity and equity related investments in companies located in the SADC region.

Botswana offers the tremendous opportunities of a consistent growth economy with a sound legal framework, fiscal policies, regulatory regime and the infrastructure of a middle income country. Botswana has demonstrated an advanced level of accountability. enforcing strong corporate governance and maintaining transparency and efficiency in its capital market while maintaining the highest sovereign grade rating in Africa.

Additionally, VPB manages the VPB Namibia Growth Fund, it was established in May 2010 as a 10-year closed-end fund. The Fund provides capital for the purpose of investing by way of equity risk capital into private sector companies in Namibia. The objectives of the Fund are to among others

• Invest funds in such a way as to make a tangible and visible contribution to the Namibian economy;
• Generate acceptable long-term returns for the investors;
• Support the creation of social and economic up-liftment in Namibia.

Value Proposition

• Independent Private Equity Fund manager
• Regional knowledge base and strong regional relationships
• Strong transaction origination capability
• Value creation for all stakeholders..."

 http://www.venture-p.com/index.php

Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA)

"Company Profile

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a state owned entity with the purpose of accelerating sustainable socio-economic development and improve the quality of life of the people of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) by driving financial and non-financial investments in the social and economic infrastructure sectors 

• Social infrastructure: Infrastructure aimed at addressing backlogs and expediting the delivery of essential social services to support sustainable living conditions and a better quality of life within communities 
• Economic infrastructure: Infrastructure aimed at addressing capacity constraints and bottlenecks in order to optimise economic growth potential

The DBSA has prioritised water, energy, transport and ICT as its key focus areas.

Mandate

The Government through Act. 13 of 1997 mandated the DBSA to: 

• Promote economic development and growth, human resources development and institutional capacity in the region 
• Support sustainable development projects and programmes in the region 
• Focus on infrastructure and leverage the private sector...."

http://www.dbsa.org/EN/Pages/default.aspx