Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group is a leading commercial bank headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a rich history dating back to 1862. It operates extensively across 18 African countries and in select emerging markets globally. The bank is structured into various segments, including Personal and Business Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. It provides a wide range of financial services, such as transactional banking, savings, lending, investment, and insurance. Personal and business banking offerings include current accounts, savings products, loans, and electronic banking services for individuals and small to medium enterprises. The corporate and investment banking segment caters to governments, larger corporations, and financial institutions, offering services in foreign exchange, commodities, trade finance, project finance, and wealth management. Standard Bank Group leverages its deep knowledge of emerging markets to deliver tailored financial solutions to its diverse clientele.

Jurgen Heppe

Executive Vice President

Chuma Nwokocha

CEO

John Paterson

Founder

Nishela Ramgoolam

Executive Vice President, Investment Banking

Past deals in East Africa

Kenmare Resources

Post in 2024
Kenmare Resources plc is a mining and exploration company based in Dublin, Ireland, focused on the production of mineral sands products. The company operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine on the northern coast of Mozambique, where it extracts ilmenite, zircon, and rutile, along with secondary zircon and mineral sands concentrates. Kenmare is recognized as a significant supplier to a global customer base, serving over 15 countries and including major end users of its products. The minerals produced are essential raw materials that are processed into intermediate products and ultimately used in everyday items such as paints, plastics, and ceramic tiles. As of December 31, 2019, Kenmare reported total proved and probable ore reserves of 1,584 million tons. The company was incorporated in 1972 and has established itself as a key player in the mineral sands industry.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

Debt Financing in 2024
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.

Grit

Post in 2022
Grit Real Estate Income Group ("Grit" or "the Company") is a prominent pan-African real estate firm that invests in and actively manages a diverse portfolio of assets in carefully selected African countries (excluding South Africa). Grit has a primary listing in the premium division of the London Stock Exchange main market (LSE: GR1T) and a secondary listing on the official market of the Mauritius Stock Exchange (SEM: DEL.N0000). To increase liquidity, cut expenses, and gain access to lower equity and debt financing, the Company delisted from the main board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on July 29, 2020, moving stockholders to either the LSE or SEM.

Helios Towers Tanzania

Debt Financing in 2016
Helios Towers Tanzania Ltd is a company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that specializes in the project planning, operation, management, and leasing of communication towers. The company provides co-location and build-to-suit services, catering to a range of wireless operators that utilize various technology platforms, including GSM, CDMA, WIMAX, as well as 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. As a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Limited, Helios Towers Tanzania plays a crucial role in enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), established in 2002 and based in Ebene, Mauritius, operates as a public-private partnership focused on mobilizing capital to support infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund provides long-term debt and mezzanine finance on commercial terms to projects primarily owned and managed by private sector entities. By targeting infrastructure initiatives in fragile states, where traditional lenders may hesitate due to perceived risks, EAIF aims to foster growth and improvement in critical infrastructure. The fund is managed and advised by Investec Asset Management, ensuring a strategic approach to lending that aligns with the needs of the region's development goals.
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