Blakeney Management

Private Investment Firm United Kingdom ·Founded 1995

Overview

Blakeney Management is a UK-based investment firm specializing in African markets. They have been investing in public and private companies across the continent since 1995, serving prestigious institutional investors such as university endowments, global foundations, pension funds, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds. Their focus is on contributing to Africa's economic development through investments that promote economic empowerment, financial inclusion, local innovation, and environmental sustainability. The firm's investment strategy encompasses both private equity and venture capital, targeting early-stage, growth, and late-stage opportunities. They have a strong presence in various African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Angola, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia, Algeria, and Rwanda. Their portfolio spans multiple industries, including financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, real estate, education, technology, media, transport, manufacturing, retail, and tourism. Blakeney Management's investment philosophy centers on fostering sustainable growth and development within the African continent. They aim to create value by identifying and supporting companies that have the potential to drive positive change and contribute to the region's economic prosperity. Their approach combines rigorous financial analysis with a deep understanding of local markets and cultures, enabling them to make informed investment decisions that align with their clients' objectives and the broader goals of economic development in Africa.

Investment Focus

  • Focus on African markets
  • Interest in private equity and venture capital opportunities
  • Preference for early-stage, growth, and late-stage investments
  • Alignment with Blakeney Management's investment philosophy and objectives

Portfolio Companies

NaspersFirstRandImperial LogisticsSafaricomSasolShopriteMTN GroupAspen PharmacareOld MutualShoprite HoldingsVodacom GroupSanlamStandard Bank GroupSteinhoff InternationalBidco AfricaAngloGold AshantiOandoGuaranty Trust BankZenith BankDangote Cement

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Frequently asked questions about Blakeney Management

What sectors does Blakeney Management invest in?

Blakeney Management invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in United Kingdom. Blakeney Management is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Blakeney Management invest at?

Blakeney Management backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 5M - 50M.

Which regions does Blakeney Management invest in?

Blakeney Management invests across Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

What companies has Blakeney Management invested in?

Blakeney Management's portfolio includes Naspers, FirstRand, Imperial Logistics, Safaricom, Sasol, Shoprite, MTN Group and Aspen Pharmacare.

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