Phatisa

Phatisa is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Mauritius. It specializes in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on management buy-outs, expansions, acquisitions, and start-ups. The firm emphasizes sectors such as food and affordable housing across sub-Saharan Africa. Phatisa also invests in real estate projects, primarily targeting affordable and middle-income residential developments alongside mixed-use projects in urban areas. However, it excludes investments in bio-fuels, timber, alcoholic beverages, seed capital, short-term bridging, debt finance, and does not provide grants or soft loans.

Imane El Alaoui-Grollemund

Principal

Nieks Bezuidenhout

Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager

Stuart Bradley

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ryan Burns

Principal

Martin Kromat

Senior Partner

Jan van der Merwe

Fund Partner

Rinolan Moodley

Senior Partner

Asif Noorani

Principal

Okomboli Ong'ong'a

Senior Fund Partner - Properties

Izelle le Roux-Owen

Co-Founder and Partner, Corporate Communications

Past deals in COMESA

General Plastics

Private Equity Round in 2015
General Plastics Limited is a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 1977. The company offers a wide array of products, including plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, caps, labels, and custom molds, using various polymers and pigments. General Plastics serves diverse markets such as pharmaceuticals, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverage, agro-industrial, automotive lubricants, chemicals, and household goods. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides services such as project management, technical analysis, and after-sales support. General Plastics exports its products to several countries in East Africa, including Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Its focus is on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients.

Westlands Place

Private Equity Round in 2014
Westlands Place is a property development company based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in the construction of high-density residential apartments. The development focuses on creating one-bedroom apartments to meet the growing demand for housing in the Westlands area. By concentrating on residential projects, Westlands Place aims to provide quality living spaces that cater to urban dwellers in a vibrant and expanding neighborhood.

Meridian Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Meridian Group manufactures and distributes fertilizer and trades agricultural commodities.

Westpoint Heights

Private Equity Round in 2014
Westpoint Heights is a development of high-desnity residential units in Kikuyu Town, Kenya.
Farming and Engineering Services Limited is a prominent distributor of agricultural and construction equipment in Malawi, established in 1967 and headquartered in Blantyre. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tractors, generators, farm implements, and various support equipment, catering to the agricultural sector. In addition to equipment sales, it provides essential services such as parts supply, maintenance, and after-sales support. Farming and Engineering Services has developed a successful contracting business that includes roadway maintenance, land clearance, and land preparation services, with future plans to expand into transport solutions. The company operates through branches in Blantyre and Lilongwe, as well as depots in Nchalo, Dwangwa, and Kayelekera, ensuring comprehensive coverage and support for its clients across the region.

Feronia

Post in 2013
Feronia Inc. is an agribusiness based in Vancouver, Canada, operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1911, the company manages three oil palm plantations and an arable farming operation. After acquiring its palm oil business in 2009, Feronia focused on revitalizing the plantations, which were on the verge of extinction. Today, the company primarily produces crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, aiming to support the domestic market while ensuring the sustainability of its operations. Following significant investments, Feronia is committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the agricultural landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Feronia

Post in 2012
Feronia Inc. is an agribusiness based in Vancouver, Canada, operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1911, the company manages three oil palm plantations and an arable farming operation. After acquiring its palm oil business in 2009, Feronia focused on revitalizing the plantations, which were on the verge of extinction. Today, the company primarily produces crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, aiming to support the domestic market while ensuring the sustainability of its operations. Following significant investments, Feronia is committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the agricultural landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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