RMB Corvest
Overview
RMB Corvest is a private equity firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), and black economic empowerment (BEE) transactions. Established in 1989, the firm focuses on investing in established, well-managed businesses with a proven track record of solid performance. Over the years, RMB Corvest has completed numerous deals, leveraging its extensive experience and access to the resources of the FirstRand Group to offer comprehensive private equity solutions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, technology, industrial manufacturing, retail, media, telecommunications, energy, education, transport and logistics, agriculture, real estate, construction, and hospitality. RMB Corvest typically invests between R30 million and R500 million, taking equity stakes ranging from 20% to 90%. The firm has a preference for expansion, MBOs, MBIs, replacement, BEE, and acquisition transactions, with a geographical focus on South Africa and the broader African continent. RMB Corvest's approach is characterized by a long-term investment horizon, utilizing its own funds rather than third-party capital. This structure allows the firm to avoid exit timing pressures and support sustainable growth within its portfolio companies. The firm's mission is to be a guiding force and strategic partner in financing selective transactions, always seeking to yield maximum returns for all parties involved.
Investment Focus
- Established, well-managed businesses with a proven track record of solid performance
- Equity stakes ranging from 20% to 90%
- Investment sizes between R30 million and R500 million
- Focus on expansion, MBOs, MBIs, replacement, BEE, and acquisition transactions
- Geographical focus on South Africa and Africa
- Preference for industries including consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, technology, industrial manufacturing, retail, media, telecommunications, energy, education, transport and logistics, agriculture, real estate, construction, and hospitality
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does RMB Corvest invest in?
RMB Corvest invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. RMB Corvest is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does RMB Corvest invest at?
RMB Corvest backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 30M - 500M.
Which regions does RMB Corvest invest in?
RMB Corvest invests across South Africa and Africa.
Who are the partners at RMB Corvest?
Team members listed for RMB Corvest include Mike Donaldson (Chief Executive Officer) and Francois Cilliers (Chief Technical Officer).
What companies has RMB Corvest invested in?
RMB Corvest's portfolio includes Halewood International SA, Fundi Capital and Fusion Landscaping & Facilities.
How do I contact RMB Corvest?
RMB Corvest's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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