Investec is a specialist bank and asset management company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with operations in South Africa, Australia, and internationally. Established in 1974, it operates through three main divisions: asset management, wealth and investment, and specialist banking. The asset management division delivers active investment products and services to both institutional and individual investors, focusing on global, emerging, and frontier markets across various asset classes. The wealth and investment division offers comprehensive wealth management services, including portfolio management, private office support, and stockbroking, along with investments, savings, pensions, and tax planning for individuals, families, trusts, and charities. Meanwhile, the specialist banking division caters to personal and business clients by providing private banking services, corporate and institutional banking, and corporate advisory services. This includes a range of offerings such as transactional banking, lending, deposits, and investment services for high-net-worth clients, as well as specialized financial services for corporate, government, and institutional clients.
Omnisient is a Privacy Enhancing Technology and the leading privacy-preserving data collaboration platform in emerging markets. The technology creates a trust-by-design environment for businesses to collaborate on their first-party data securely, quickly, and easily while remaining compliant with consumer data privacy regulations. More than 148 million consumer records have been protected and anonymously linked for data collaboration using Omnisient’s Crypto-Identity tokenization. Use cases for privacy-preserving data collaboration include leveraging new alternative data sources for financial inclusion, improving the customer experience, and identifying new business opportunities for growth. Founded in Cape Town, South Africa, Omnisient is used by more than 80 of Africa’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, and healthcare organizations.
Omnisient | Collaborative Consumer Intelligence
Series A in 2021
Omnisient is a Privacy Enhancing Technology and the leading privacy-preserving data collaboration platform in emerging markets. The technology creates a trust-by-design environment for businesses to collaborate on their first-party data securely, quickly, and easily while remaining compliant with consumer data privacy regulations. More than 148 million consumer records have been protected and anonymously linked for data collaboration using Omnisient’s Crypto-Identity tokenization. Use cases for privacy-preserving data collaboration include leveraging new alternative data sources for financial inclusion, improving the customer experience, and identifying new business opportunities for growth. Founded in Cape Town, South Africa, Omnisient is used by more than 80 of Africa’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, and healthcare organizations.
Omnisient | Collaborative Consumer Intelligence
Seed Round in 2020
Omnisient is a Privacy Enhancing Technology and the leading privacy-preserving data collaboration platform in emerging markets. The technology creates a trust-by-design environment for businesses to collaborate on their first-party data securely, quickly, and easily while remaining compliant with consumer data privacy regulations. More than 148 million consumer records have been protected and anonymously linked for data collaboration using Omnisient’s Crypto-Identity tokenization. Use cases for privacy-preserving data collaboration include leveraging new alternative data sources for financial inclusion, improving the customer experience, and identifying new business opportunities for growth. Founded in Cape Town, South Africa, Omnisient is used by more than 80 of Africa’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, and healthcare organizations.
EV Cargo
Debt Financing in 2019
EV Cargo Ltd is a UK-based provider of transport, logistics, and freight forwarding services that operates on a global scale. The company employs an intermodal freight transport network that covers regions including Australia, South Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand, the USA, and continental Europe. EV Cargo supports various industries, such as food and beverage, retail, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and technology, by offering comprehensive solutions in warehousing, distribution, and logistics. Emphasizing a partnership approach, the company values collaboration, communication, and sustainability in its operations, which are often rooted in long-standing traditions of integrity and innovation.
IDWALA
Acquisition in 2017
Idwala is an environmentally and socially responsible company, focused on industrial minerals and lime niche markets. The company consists of a corporate Head Office based in Honeydew and two divisions comprising Lime and Industrial Minerals which are located as follows : Idwala Lime in Danielskuil, Northern Cape Idwala Lime in Powerville, Vereeniging Idwala Industrial Minerals based in Benoni Idwala Magnetite based in Phalaborwa Idwala Carbonates in Port Shepstone, Natal Idwala Sales and Marketing, the marketing arm of the company has four operations- Benoni, Durban, Port Shepstone and Cape Town.
Vumatel
Venture Round in 2015
Vumatel is a leading provider of high-speed broadband connectivity in South Africa, primarily serving residential areas. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Randburg, the company specializes in installing and operating an open access fiber network. This network allows accredited service providers to offer a range of services, including data, IPTV, and VOIP, giving consumers the freedom to choose their preferred provider and service package. Vumatel's infrastructure supports various applications such as streaming high-definition content, video conferencing, and remote work. The network can deliver speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second, making it an attractive option for users seeking high-quality internet at competitive prices. By promoting competition among service providers, Vumatel enhances consumer choice and facilitates easy transitions between providers.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Debt Financing in 2015
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is an independent provider of data, voice, and IP services, dedicated to advancing Africa’s digital landscape. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, the company has developed an extensive fiber network that spans over 18,000 kilometers across several African nations, including Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. Liquid Intelligent Technologies offers a variety of services such as broadband, leased lines, private networks, and telecommunications connectivity, alongside web hosting and related solutions. This diverse portfolio enables both public and private sector enterprises to improve their digital experiences and supports the continent's ongoing digital transformation.
Keaton Energy Holdings
Post in 2014
Keaton Energy Holdings Limited (Keaton Energy) is a coal mining and development company, with its shares listed on the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The company’s assets comprise two operating collieries, Vanggatfontein and Vaalkrantz; two development projects, Sterkfontein and Braakfontein; and an exploration pipeline including three prospects that have potential as expansions to existing collieries and projects, and two that may result in new development projects.
SA Taxi
Debt Financing in 2010
SA Taxi finances entrepreneurs who operate minibus taxis that may not otherwise have access to credit from traditional banks, contributing to job creation, and enabling and improving the safety of public transport in South Africa. We make a vital contribution to a market sector that has a stimulating effect on the national economy at many different levels.
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