Centum Investment Company Limited is a private equity firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1967. The company specializes in investing in middle market and growth sectors, with a focus on consumer goods and services, agriculture, education, healthcare, energy, financial services, and technology, among others. Centum seeks to make equity investments ranging from $2 million to $20 million, targeting companies that serve the East African market. It aims to acquire controlling, majority, and significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies and often participates in their boards. The firm also explores a variety of investment structures, including ordinary shares, preference shares, and convertible debt, as well as opportunities in greenfield and brownfield projects. Centum maintains a diversified investment strategy across eight distinct business lines, including real estate and infrastructure, FMCG, and power, with the objective of generating significant returns for its investors.
Akiira Geothermal Limited operates as a geothermal exploration and power plant development project.
Deacons
Funding Round in 2017
Deacons’ principal business is to operate retail establishments including franchise and department stores selling ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, footwear, accessories, toiletries, gifts, home-furnishings, cosmetics and sporting goods amongst other items in East Africa. Deacons started its operations in 1958 as a Marks & Spencer franchisee. The business was incorporated into the Company in 1973 and traded successfully under this franchise until 1980. Due to import restrictions, this franchise was relinquished in 1980, and the Company shifted to local products by working with local industry to supply its stores.
Longhorn Publishers
Acquisition in 2016
Longhorn Publishers limited is a public limited liability company wholly-owned and run by Kenyans. It was incorporated in Kenya in May 1965 as Longmans of Kenya a wholly owned subsidiary of Longman Group International of the United Kingdom. At that time, it was mainly a sales promotion office handling Longman publications published in UK. In December 1969, the company changed name to Longman Kenya Limited. During the 1970s, a limited local publishing programme was started and, around the same time, a few Kenyans were invited to join the Board of Directors.
GreenBlade Growers
Acquisition in 2016
GreenBlade Growers is an agriculture firm based in Ol Kalou, Kenya, specializing in the production of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. The company utilizes an integrated crop management system to enhance its agricultural practices. It is involved in the growing, processing, and export of a variety of fresh herbs, including chives, mint, tarragon, lemongrass, wild rocket, rosemary, and coriander. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, GreenBlade Growers aims to provide fresh produce to both local and international markets.
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