Arkein Capital Partners

Overview

Arkein Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure and industrial projects across Africa. The firm offers a range of services, including private equity fund management, venture capital advisory, corporate development, M&A, debt and capital advisory, restructuring, transaction support, and infrastructure and public finance advisory. Their team comprises professionals with over 150 years of combined experience in small, medium, and large-scale projects on the continent. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as infrastructure development, housing, manufacturing and beneficiation, energy, and ICT. They engage in various investment stages, including growth, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Arkein Capital Partners has a track record of significant achievements, including raising R2 billion for the first bond issue for the Municipality of Johannesburg and R6 billion for debt restructuring for the City of Tshwane. They have also provided venture capital to the Nyanza Light Metals project, a US$550 million initiative. Through targeted investments and partnerships, Arkein aims to stimulate economic growth and value addition across Africa, ultimately improving the lives of its inhabitants. Their approach emphasizes making a meaningful difference on the continent by focusing on sectors that drive sustainable development and economic progress.

Investment Focus

• Industry preference: Infrastructure, Energy, Manufacturing, Housing, ICT
• Investment stage preference: Growth, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
• Geographical preferences: South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Portfolio Companies