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.

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

Eugene Stals

Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Malawi

Farming & Engineering Services

Private Equity Round in 2020
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 comprehensive range of products, including tractors, generators, implements, and farm support equipment, alongside construction machinery. It also provides essential services such as parts supply, maintenance, and after-sales support. With branches in Blantyre and Lilongwe and depots in Nchalo, Dwangwa, and Kayelekera, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the agricultural sector. Additionally, it offers advanced technological and engineering services tailored for commercial and emerging farmers, including precision farming, drone technology for crop analysis, and water management solutions. By forging strong partnerships with clients, Farming and Engineering Services aims to deliver cost-effective, practical solutions that enhance productivity and operational efficiency in farming.

Farming & Engineering Services

Acquisition in 2013
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 comprehensive range of products, including tractors, generators, implements, and farm support equipment, alongside construction machinery. It also provides essential services such as parts supply, maintenance, and after-sales support. With branches in Blantyre and Lilongwe and depots in Nchalo, Dwangwa, and Kayelekera, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the agricultural sector. Additionally, it offers advanced technological and engineering services tailored for commercial and emerging farmers, including precision farming, drone technology for crop analysis, and water management solutions. By forging strong partnerships with clients, Farming and Engineering Services aims to deliver cost-effective, practical solutions that enhance productivity and operational efficiency in farming.
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