Investment Banking in South Africa

United Pharmaceutical Distributors

Curo Fund Services, we provide Investment administration services that cover the entire investment lifecycle. or more than a decade, we’ve finessed the investment administration processes that underpin investment house offerings. We’ve grown to become the largest dedicated fund administration provider servicing both local and international products through adherence to two guiding ideas: firstly, investing in great people with deep expertise; and secondly, remaining responsive to our customers’ dynamic needs.

201 to 500 staff

Greenlycoin

10001+ staff

Rmb Corvest

RMB Corvest is a private equity company and is a member of the FirstRand Group. We participate predominantly in management buy-outs and buy-ins, leveraged buy-outs and BEE transactions involving businesses with a value of between R75 million and R1 billion. We offer clients a key advantage through our status as an on balance sheet private equity company, using our own funds for investment rather than third party funds. As a result, we do not have exit timing pressures and are able to invest for the longer term.

11 to 50 staff

Birkett Stewart Mchendrie

Birkett Stewart McHendrie is a South African corporate advisory and capital raising firm with a “boutique” culture, providing both strategic and financial advisory services. At BSM, we provide differentiated, strategic and financial advice to clients across various industries and business life-cycles. Our founding directors have been working together since 2012, completing sophisticated financial advisory services for our clients ranging from family businesses to large multinationals and private equity funds. Our trusted professionals are able to structure and execute tailor-made mandates, drawing upon experience as corporate and distressed advisers. Our team combines expertise with sector specialisation, ensuring an in-depth understanding of our clients’ requirements. We listen to our clients, we work as partners in order to positively challenge each other and optimise our chances to successfully close any transaction. We act independently and are governed by a strict policy of confidentiality in order to provide conflict-free advisory services.

1 to 10 staff

Liquidafrica

LiquidAfrica is a Corporate Finance and Advisory services firm, uniting capital with opportunities across the African continent. We focus on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) as well as equity and debt capital raising for growing and established companies in Africa. With more than 15 years of experience and through established relationships with institutions actively investing in Africa, we bridge the capital gap, providing access to liquidity to companies on the continent. Since inception, we’ve raised more than USD 600m across 12 sectors and 17 countries, and we’re currently working on a deal flow exceeding USD 350m. Our team works closely with LiquidAfrica’s 20+ local partners across the continent, enabling us to keep abreast with the various regulations and customs in each country. With a diverse pan-African team, we are purpose-built and particularly adept at transacting in both French and English-speaking parts of Africa.

11 to 50 staff

Pallidus

Pallidus is an independent corporate finance advisory, investment banking and investment management firm based in South Africa. We act as trusted corporate finance advisors to corporates, multi-nationals and high-net worth individuals, for amongst others listings, equity or debt capital raisings, empowerment (BEE) transactions, mergers or acquisitions. Our most valuable assets are our hand-picked people, our integrity and our reputation, three pillars on which our business is built, and which we will never compromise.

11 to 50 staff

Peppertree Capital

PepperTree Capital is an independent, owner-led advisory boutique focused on energy and infrastructure financial advisory and capital raising. Our advice includes project financing, refinancing and restructuring, secondary market activities, development and feasibility stage assistance. With over 70 years of combined experience, a singular focus on advisory and over USD 15 billion of transactions executed across Africa across our careers, we are uniquely positioned to - deliver superior financing and transactional outcomes for our clients- leverage off extensive base of relationships across multiple sources of capital - apply rigorous analytical skills and best-in-class bespoke financial modelling - utilise superior arranging capabilities to optimise capital structures and client valuations Our clients include listed entities, development companies, utility majors, and energy off-takers. Our deep networks extend industry wide into commercial funding institutions, development financing institutions as well as into governments, utilities, other investors and other advisors in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

1 to 10 staff

Wdb Investment Holdings

Established in 1991, Women’s Development Businesses (“WDB”) was mandated to bring about the economic upliftment and social advancement of economically disadvantaged women in under-developed regions of South Africa. WDB Investment Holdings (Proprietary) Limited was later established in 1996 to provide sustainable source of income for the WDB Trust. WDBIH is a broad-based women owned and managed business, with over 80% of its profits benefiting economically disadvantaged households, impacted by poverty. 20 years later WDBIH is positioned as a leading women empowerment company in South Africa with a portfolio of listed and unlisted investments in the following sectors: Consumer goods and services, financial services, diversified industrials, TMT and social impact investments. WDBIH’s overall mandate is to drive women advancement within our investments. To date, WDBIH has total assets under management of R6bn and has repatriated approximately R200 million of dividends to the WDB Trust.

11 to 50 staff

Cambridge Capital

Cambridge Capital was founded in 2007 with the vision of building a global investment company. Cambridge Capital has successfully acquired over 60 companies to date with cumulative earnings in excess of R2.5 Billion in Europe, Africa and Australia. Cambridge Capital represents a unique combination of entrepreneurial skill, innovation and excellent systems. We are nimble, reliable and able to operate quickly. This, together with an entrepreneurial disposition, has earned Cambridge Capital the reputation for being the partner of choice for business owners looking to sell all or part of their companies as well as successful management teams looking for an equity partner to assist in management buy-outs. At the core of Cambridge Capital is an extraordinary team. As an investment holding company, people are undeniably our biggest asset. We aspire to continue to grow our team by hiring only the best and highly passionate people who will thrive in our flexible and entrepreneurial environment. This, along with our culture of excellence, energy, collaboration, agility, perseverance, ethics and out of the box thinking, creates a continuous learning, family environment with an emphasis on results, fun and compassion.

11 to 50 staff

Intrepid Capital Pty Ltd

Intrepid Capital is a specialist derivatives brokerage and a licensed member of the JSE. We offer true direct market access (DMA) to all the SAFEX markets including; Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives and Agricultural Derivative Products. With "Web Trader Pro", our electronic DMA platform, we provide clients with an innovative, cost effective, and flexible means of accessing these markets. Our team of market professionals are committed to personalised service and meeting our clients expectations. Intrepid Capital is a member of the JSE Equity Derivatives, JSE Interest Rate Derivatives, JSE Currency Derivatives and JSE Commodity Derivatives markets.

1 to 10 staff

Southcity Group

Southcity Group is an independent Financial Services, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, Digital Platforms and Distribution group. Our Financial Services businesses - Southcity Capital Management and Black Eagle Corporation provide world-class expertise in Private Equity and independent advice in Infrastructure Finance, Corporate Finance and Consulting. Our Transaction Advisory business has advised Government and Public Bodies, Private Equity Funds, International Construction and Engineering Groups and Developers, providing them with research and analytics, structuring and modelling, due diligence and feasibility, capital raising and project preparation services. Our Private Equity business provides solutions in the Oil and Gas and Critical Minerals Sectors. Our team has strong investment banking experience completing signature transactions in excess of US$5billion in the last 10 years. Our infrastructure business focuses on Property Infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure and Energy Infrastructure. The Infrastructure Group includes Transport Infrastructure company – Transyt Central, The Energy Infrastructure and Resources company Southcity Energy and the Property company - Edward Baines. Our Distribution business is focused on FMCG, Natural and Organics Product Distribution and our Marketing and Digital Platforms business focuses on marketing, advertising and eventing, digital marketplaces and technology solutions

1 to 10 staff

The Franchise Co

The Franchise Co. is a franchise management specialist company – owning and managing a diverse range of popular South African brand franchises. We’ve expanded our corporate divisions to include an investment product, where investors can acquire preference shares in our portfolio of carefully selected franchises – benefiting from the lucrative franchise industry, without being actively involved in the day-to-day running of these businesses. We call this our 61Sixty product – 61% total return over 60 months. Our franchises generate a steady gross profit of ±39.5% annually. This allows us to offer our preference shareholders a fixed return of 12.2% annually (paid as dividends), plus an extra dividend pay-out at the end of the fixed five-year term – calculated at 10% of the investment amount. The minimum investment amount is R1 maximum R5 We ensure diversification, by strategically handpicking a spread of franchises across the retail, restaurants, fast food, health & beauty and construction industries. This concept amounts to the client getting a higher than average fixed income percentage and investment diversification, compared to the more conventional investment guarantees on offer. Although this opportunity offers stable returns and extremely low risk, it does not require any involvement whatsoever by the investors in any franchise related business activities. No experience is required and investors do not share in any of the overhead costs (franchise expenses). It is a pure investment opportunity. What The Franchise Co. is offering is the benefits of owning a franchise – without the overheads, admin, hard work and long hours – and the peace of mind that business specialists are managing your companies, while you have time to spend on what you love to do most.

1 to 10 staff

Kalene Hill Partners

Kalene Hill Partners is an independent investment & impact advisory practice focused on sub-Saharan Africa, with teams in Johannesburg & Lusaka.

1 to 10 staff

African Capital Investments

ACI is an independent corporate advisory boutique with an entrepreneurial approach to African M&A. ACI was established to capitalise and contribute on the emergence of the African consumer class driven by strong economic growth, demographic trends and urbanisation. Our team is made up of industry professionals who understand local markets and have backgrounds in private equity, corporate finance, M&A, strategic advisory and portfolio management. We are headquartered in London and have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. ACI’s operations are supported by an international network of sector-specific advisors and consultants. ACI, in partnership with Invest Africa (IA), is in direct contact with, or is one degree of separation from, key decision makers in both the private and public sector across the continent. African Capital Investments Limited (“ACI”) is registered in England & Wales with company number 08775924 and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), with a FCA registration number 706522. ACI is an authorised Financial Services Provider (“FSP”) in South Africa and is regulated by the Financial Services Board (“FSB”), with FSP number 47979.

11 to 50 staff

Black Eagle Group

We tailor our suite of capabilities to address your need, focusing on leveraging thought leadership, partnership, and deep attention, to create unique solutions, while delivering results within agreed timeframes.

1 to 10 staff

Edgepoint Consulting

Edgepoint Consulting is a boutique consulting platform that facilitates the creation, implementation and management of sustainable investments in Africa. Since 2001 we have built up an international network of investors for which we provide a centralised point of service. Our key activities include deal-making, corporate banking strategy and investment management.

11 to 50 staff

Finnovators

Finnovators structure and package innovative funding solutions for projects on behalf of borrowers. Our mission is to help great ideas become bankable - we are particularly passionate about sustainable solutions for the low income and renewable energy sectors. Our innovation stems from our ability to craft funding solutions that create added value for project stakeholders. We have a fresh perspective of advising from the borrowers point of view while not being constrained to one lender.

1 to 10 staff

Flamingo Capital Partners

Flamingo Capital Partners offers financial advice to African corporates operating in high growth sectors with high social or environmental impact

11 to 50 staff

Hiraeth Advisory

Hiraeth is a corporate finance advisory firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

1 to 10 staff

Kgatelopele Amalgamated

K-Amalgamated is a 100% black owned and managed firm that has a wide range of interest in various sectors of the economy. K-Amalgamated (Pty) Ltd. is a private proprietary limited company, incorporated in South Africa. The company is a holding company well diversified across various sectors of the South African economy. Its subsidiaries are focused on Renewable Energy Project Development, Management Consulting, Agriculture, Commodities Trading and Private Equity and Venture Capital. We at K-Amalgamated fully comprehend a meaningful role that we can play within different strategic sectors of the economy, being in energy, agriculture and investments. We believe in a hands-on approach and sustained long term investments. We strongly believe in collaborative business relationship built on trust to adequately address today’s economic challenges. We continue to work with key industry players to best serve our clients. We combine our in-depth knowledge, experience and appropriate skills to provide leadership and management. Our offices are based in Midrand, Johannesburg South Africa. The name “Kgatelopele” is derived from a Setswana phrase meaning “taking a step forward to realise success”.

1 to 10 staff

Lembindi Capital Pty Ltd

Lembindi Capital (Pty)Ltd is a financial services investment and consulting company focusing to offer Corporate and Investments Banking Advisory Services to its varied clients, comprising of small & emerging companies, corporate, banks, financial institutions, multinational institutions, governments and individuals, spread out to domestic as well as global arena.

11 to 50 staff

Global Honey Exchange

Global Honey Exchange was created in order to bring together multiple bee keepers and create a truly South African brand with 7 variants to supply the retail (bottles), hospitality (drums) and restaurant industry (sachets). By harnessing and supporting a network of South African beekeepers we can help supply the demand and create a brand of only non-irradiated, locally produced honey. Founded by Brian Bouwer in 2013, Bouwercorp is an organization focused on bringing innovative products and solutions to the market and to clients. The company’s market focus includes recycling, waste management, transport, technology, software, manufacturing, farming, aquaculture, housing, and other diverse food and beverage products and solutions. Whether you are a beekeeper or a lover of honey, you have come to the right place to earn money from your investment – get in touch with us today for more information.

1 to 10 staff

Appanagium Capital

Corporate finance Capital raising M&A

1 to 10 staff

Business Hunters International Pty Ltd

South Africa’s Leading Business Brokers, Intermediaries and Business Valuation Experts. Business Hunters™ is the leading South African business broker and business intermediary network with a national footprint. We specialize in working with business owners, individual investors and private equity groups in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to mid-­‐sized privately held businesses. With our proven Exit Strategies, we can maximize the selling price of a privately held business and develop an exit strategy, which can meet the specific requirements of any business owner. In addition, we offer Acquisitions Strategies via our Corporate Acquisition Plan. The Corporate Acquisition Plan is a focused professional search that is conducted exclusively on behalf of our corporate clients in order to locate synergistic and strategic acquisition opportunities. Organic growth, also known as internal growth, requires an abundance of human as well as financial capital. Growing through synergistic and strategic acquisitions is a faster and more cost effective way of expanding a business. Our firm offers the best trained and experienced intermediary team in South Africa. If you are ready to: • Exit your business, • Identify the optimal time to sell your business, • Understand what the value drivers are, or • Face a business challenge that has you wondering if you will ever be able to sell your business. Business Hunters™ is here to help

1 to 10 staff