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Video Africa virtual investor conference hosted by Verdant Capital for the 6th year

Verdant Capital is proud to announce the 6th annual Video Africa Virtual Investor Conference, set to take place from March 4th to 6th, 2025. As one of Africa’s most prominent virtual investment events, Video Africa continues to connect top investors with high-growth financial institutions, including fintechs, insurtechs, credit-only institutions, and other innovative financial service providers seeking to raise debt and equity capital. Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 conference promises to deliver even greater opportunities for networking, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Last year’s event brought together investors from multiple countries and 21 select clients operating across 13 […]

Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund completes USD 2 million mezzanine investment in UsPlus

The investment will support UsPlus’ expansion of working capital solutions tailored to Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating across various critical sectors in South Africa. Verdant Capital is pleased to announce that its Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (the “Fund”) has completed its fifth investment of USD 2 million, structured as junior convertible debentures in UsPlus Limited (“UsPlus”) incorporated in South Africa. UsPlus has greatly impacted the financial landscape of SMEs in South Africa by using working capital to support sectors and projects that are essential to the sustainability of the country’s society and environment. This investment will enable UsPlus to […]

Verdant IMAP wins Best Advisory Firm: Private Equity at the Africa Global Funds Awards

Johannesburg, South Africa, December 3, 2024 Left to Right: Stuart Bradley, Managing Partner, Phatisa (and member of judging panel); Edwin Siebani, Senior Vice President, Verdant; Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director, Verdant Verdant IMAP is delighted to announce its recognition as Best Advisory Firm: Private Equity at the prestigious Africa Global Funds Awards. The accolade was presented during the Gala Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the renowned Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, bringing together leading firms in African private equity and asset management. This award highlights Verdant’s significant contributions to the private equity M&Aecosystem across Africa. Over the […]