Investors in Africa

Interests: Business which generates high ROI and revenue.

Background: Director of a chemical manufacturing company over the last 20 years. I'm looking to make this investment / acquisition in my personal capacity.

Interests: I am an individual investor looking for businesses in Pretoria that have potential for growth and that solve an existing problem, specifically in the industries of asphalt manufacturing, edutech, education support, technology, and internet of things (IoT).

Background: I am looking for growth opportunities to further my career and contribute to the success of the organization. I am always eager to learn new skills and take on challenging tasks.

Interests: - I will charge the clients both the upfront and success fees. - My clients are from various industry sectors.

Background: I am an advocate with years of experience in the legal field. I specialize in providing legal advice and services to individuals and businesses. My primary focus is on providing professional and reliable legal assistance to ensure that clients get the best possible outcome in their cases. I am committed to providing knowledgeable and personalized legal advice to ensure that clients get the best representation possible.

Interests: Potential of growth. I am very interested in troubled companies.

Background: I am an expert in turnarounds and converting huge companies from losses to decent profitability, through people motivation, strategy, route to market, cost optimization, and creative initiatives. Interested in investing in part of the business, in order to keep local know-how and add my expertise to the management team physically and virtually. My preferred locations are Asia, Africa, Europe and Apulia, Italy because I have good connections. I will invest in my personal capacity.

Interests: Dislike - Restaurants and bars. Alcohol & discos are a no.

Background: Want to invest in a business.

Interests: EBITDA, gearing ratio, business plan, forecast, and turnover. Also looking to invest/acquire start-ups in the food industry.

Background: I am a chartered accountant with my own practice. I am interested in investing in or purchasing an accounting practice anywhere in the world. My preferred locations are the UK, Canada, Malaysia, and the UAE because of the growing opportunities. I am also a keen investor and to partner up with anyone who wishes to have padel clubs.

Interests: I am looking for operational businesses with a decent turnover and positive EBITDA margin.

Background: I work in a law firm. I am looking for opportunities to associate myself with businesses located in various regions so that I can geographically diversify my investments.

Interests: 1) Established team, 2) The owner will remain on board for at least 2 years and he can exit later. 3) Owner financing. 4) Business to be sold by owner mainly. 5) Business owns licenses. 6) would be grateful if you could furnish more in-depth details about the company. Specific information about the licensing, any ongoing compliance obligations, and any other value-added services or features that might be part of this sale would be highly beneficial.

Background: I am the CEO & founder of a payment services company. My journey in the business realm has been marked by strategic foresight, innovative leadership, and a relentless pursuit of growth. Our aspiration is to broaden our reach in the financial services domain. The potential to integrate crypto/digital exchange services further enhances its appeal. Background & Domain Knowledge: Over the years, I have navigated the intricate terrains of financial services, fintech, and digital innovation. My educational background, coupled with my hands-on experience, has endowed me with deep domain knowledge in financial systems, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies in the fintech sector. Preferred locations are Africa, Europe, Melbourne and Switzerland because of the accelerated growth.

Interests: Our major areas of interest are real estate, import-export, and education. We are looking to expand our reach in the various parts of Africa and European countries. We have tie-ups with genuine investors looking for some good opportunities to invest in.

Background: I am the director of Seychelles-based real estate company that operated in all kinds of business deals. This profile will be jointly managed by my wife and I. She is working in the healthcare industry and also running her import-export business on a part-time basis. We do not charge any upfront fees. Our success fees vary between 2-5% depending upon the size and nature of the deal.

Interests: Earnings, growth, stability, relative strength in industry, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-earnings ratio, management, and dividends aspects will be evaluated.

Background: - We are a law firm engaged in M&A practice and providing solutions for the benefits of our clients. We are a relationship-driven organisation and aim to build lasting relationships with our customers by gaining a deep understanding of their market interests, incorporating our extensive knowledge of the industries in which they work. We are well qualified to offer pragmatic, strategically applicable guidance at any point of the company's life-cycle. - We provide expertise in the below mentioned areas: 1. Family-owned businesses. 2. Franchising and distribution. 3. Corporate counseling. 4. Partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, taxation and VC. - We involve in domestic and international transactions. The firm is run by a group of experienced promoters who are well-placed to develop a deep understanding of the client’s business needs and provide cost-effective advice on business development strategies. - We do not charge upfront fees. Success fees will be levied post deal closure.

Interests: Profitable organisations that have growth potential and are well managed with systems in place.

Background: We are 65 years old company. Grown into a multinational and multidisciplinary electrical engineering and contracting organization with established offices in many parts of the African continent and is still growing.

Interests: 1) Established track-record of more than 5 years in operation. 2) Management/founders ability to set up strong framework around operational and financial aspects of the business. 3) Ability of founder to minimize ‘keyman risk’ i. e. reliance on the founder to operate the business. 4) Records of operating licenses, contracts with all key stakeholders (employees, key customers, etc. ) and accounting books. 5) The key financial profile of the company is set out in decreasing order of importance: • History of recurring EBITDA or free cash flow. • Strong gross profit margins. • Low financial leverage (financial institution debt or capital/operating leases) • Clearly defined steps to improve cost structure or unlock sales with capital injection. • Minimal capital expenditure or ‘asset-light’ business model, ideally with a replicable business model. It has to be in anywhere in Mauritius as our company is located in Mauritius.

Background: Our company was established as a private equity investment firm under a real estate investment firm, vehicle to provide equity and quasi-equity funding to small to mid-sized companies that have demonstrated strong operational performance in their chosen sector or industry. The typical investment horizon of the company is between 3-5 years with a clearly defined route to hand back full ownership to the existing shareholder (s), if so the latter choose. The company has the ability to bring onboard banking and financial institution relationships to unlock further capital to serve the investee company’s strategic agenda. As we enter into negotiations with an investee company, the following investment process is followed: 1. Signing of non-disclosure agreement (NDA) 2. Initial due diligence. 3. Offer of non-binding expression of interest (EOI) highlighting all material commercial points of the transaction. 4. Further due diligence & company valuation. 5. Preliminary Investment Memorandum (PIM) 6. Further due diligence. 7. Binding transaction agreement. Extensive time and effort is dedicated by the company’s appointed consultants during the above mentioned due diligence process. We typically appoint a transaction advisor, tax consultant and legal counsel to accompany the company throughout the negotiations, and to table recommendations that potentially stand to benefit the investee company. In addition to providing capital to the investee company to pursue the growth initiatives, the due diligence recommendations would typically entail company financial structuring and balance sheet engineering aspects that would stand to benefit the company.

Interests: Looking for good returns, a reasonable breakeven period and product offering that matches needs in my country. I am willing to arrange the space for the franchise. ROI margin should be between 25% to 35%.

Background: Chartered accountant, with wide experience across different sectors including FMCG, construction, manufacturing and NGOs. I am a strategic planner with strong managerial expertise and work experience of over 5 years.

Interests: We are looking into expanding our business, into different areas, we are keen to receive good business that have solid client base either on contract or ongoing basis. We are not interested in business with no clients, SME is of prime interest for us. We are not interested in business to loan money to, we are interested in business that we can acquire a stake in only.

Background: Our company focuses on the distribution of various products which are second to none on their category world-wide. We are bright and very innovative and possess a global thinking vision.

Interests: - Operates in East Africa, with a focus on Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. - Annual revenue range of KSH 5 - 40 million. - Tangible assets. - low debt levels.

Background: I am the president & CEO of the company. I would like to learn more about the assets and business opportunities on offer.