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 […]
Acquisition of Technical Finishes by Saint-Gobain
Verdant IMAP has advised the West Indian Ocean Cable Company Limited (WIOCC) on its bid to acquire CMC Networks, one of Africa’s largest and most established network providers. CMC Networks operates a significant pan-African and Middle Eastern network with extensive reach across over 50 countries, delivering critical connectivity solutions to major carriers and enterprises. CMC Networks, headquartered in South Africa, is known for its robust connectivity infrastructure, including managed MPLS, SDH, and IP services. The company has built a substantial customer base comprising Fortune 500 clients and global telecoms, leveraging its comprehensive reach in underserved regions. CMC’s operations align closely […]
Verdant Capital advises UsPlus on EUR 2 million debt capital raise
Verdant Capital advises UsPlus on its USD 8 million senior unsecured debt capital raise from the U.S International Development Finance Cooperation (“DFC”)
Verdant Capital arranges a USD 10 million Debt Capital Raise for UsPlus Limited
Verdant Capital advises Briisk with respect to funding from the DEG
Verdant Capital successfully advised Electromechanica (“EM”) on its strategic acquisition of a 50% interest in Freedom Won (“FW”), a leading local-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer.
Philafrica Foods (Pty) Ltd. (“Philafrica”), a subsidiary of AFGRI Group Holdings (“AFGRI”), has sold its soya oil crushing plant, which trades in the market under the names Nedan, Marathon, Soya Ya Ka, Promax (soya oil cake). Verdant Capital is pleased to have acted as financial advisor to Philafrica for this transaction. Philafrica, based in South Africa, is an investment company involved in food processing in South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Its focus is on expanding food sourcing and production across the continent. AFGRI is owned by Helios Fairfax Partners, which is a leading pan-Africa-focused alternative investment manager, […]
Verdant Capital has successfully raised USD 20 million in debt financing for Bridge Taxi Finance (“Bridge Taxi”) from a small group of leading international impact investors. The funding will be used to grow the institution’s lease portfolio. Bridge Taxi, based in South Africa, provides affordable credit facilities to South African drivers – each an entrepreneur running his own taxi business – in the minibus taxi industry. It has a vertically integrated business model that includes impact vehicle finance, day to day tracking, advice and management, and vehicle repairs and services. The company has financed over 3,200 entrepreneurs to date (1,100 […]
Verdant Capital acted as sole financial advisor and sole arranger to Retail Capital
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Verdant Capital acted as sole financial advisor and sole arranger to Retail Capital
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Verdant Capital advises Saint Gobain on the successful sale of Saint Gobain Pipelines in South Africa
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Kutana Group website
Sale of Sybrin Systems to JSE-Listed EOH (Class 2 Transaction)
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