Public Investment Corporation
Public Investment Corporation is a government-owned investment management company based in Pretoria, South Africa, focused on managing investments for the public sector. It serves pension funds and other nationally critical funds, including the Government Employees Pension Fund and various social security, development, and guardian funds. The firm uses a mix of internal and external fund managers to deploy capital and is governed by a board of directors. While owned by the government, it operates in a manner comparable with private-sector asset managers and is one of the largest investment managers in Africa.
Past deals in DRC
SMILE Telecoms Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2015
Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited is a telecommunications company that provides broadband Internet access and communication services across Africa. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, the company operates in several countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa. Smile offers mobile broadband Internet, voice, and messaging services through its advanced long-term evolution broadband network. The company also markets WiFi routers, MiFi routers for multiple users, and USB dongles for single users, catering to a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises, households, and individuals. With a significant potential customer base and growing smartphone ownership in its markets, Smile Telecoms aims to enhance Internet accessibility and connectivity across the region.
SMILE Telecoms Holdings
Debt Financing in 2015
Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited is a telecommunications company that provides broadband Internet access and communication services across Africa. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, the company operates in several countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa. Smile offers mobile broadband Internet, voice, and messaging services through its advanced long-term evolution broadband network. The company also markets WiFi routers, MiFi routers for multiple users, and USB dongles for single users, catering to a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises, households, and individuals. With a significant potential customer base and growing smartphone ownership in its markets, Smile Telecoms aims to enhance Internet accessibility and connectivity across the region.
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