Phatisa

Phatisa is a growth equity investment firm established in 2005 and based in Bamboo, Mauritius. The company focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, particularly within the food value chain and affordable housing sectors. Phatisa specializes in management buy-outs, buy-ins, expansions, acquisitions, refinancings, and the establishment of new ventures. Additionally, it engages in real estate projects that emphasize affordable and middle-income residential developments, as well as mixed-use developments that combine housing with commercial spaces in urban areas. The firm maintains a clear investment strategy and does not participate in sectors such as bio-fuels, timber, or alcoholic beverages, nor does it provide grants or soft loans.

Nieks Bezuidenhout

Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager

Stuart Bradley

Founding Partner, Joint Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Ryan Burns

Principal

Imane El Alaoui-Grollemund

Principal

Martin Kromat

Senior Partner

Past deals in Uganda

General Plastics

Private Equity Round in 2015
General Plastics Limited, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products. Established in 1977, the company produces a wide range of items, including plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, caps, labels, and custom molded solutions. It serves multiple sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverage, automotive lubricants, and household products. General Plastics employs various manufacturing processes, including extrusion blow molding and injection molding, to create cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging options. Additionally, the company offers project management, design support, technical analysis, and after-sales services to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. Expanding its reach beyond Kenya, General Plastics exports its products to several East African countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
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