RMB Ventures
VC Fund
Johannesburg, South Africa
RMB Ventures is a mid-market, South African private equity investor. As a subsidiary of FirstRand Limited they are an on-balance sheet provider of private equity capital and have invested in over 40 transactions since the mid-1990s. Their close association with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) gives us access to the full suite of investment bankingproducts.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 14%
Last updated:
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Industries RMB Ventures invests in
Stages RMB Ventures invests in
Countries RMB Ventures invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Amina Pahad
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Industrial 2 (29%)
- Energy 1 (14%)
- Mining 1 (14%)
- Medical 1 (14%)
- Logistics 1 (14%)
Stage
- Private Equity 6 (86%)
- Seed 1 (14%)
Country
- South Africa 5 (71%)
- United Kingdom 1 (14%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Amina Pahad
Senior transactor
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Senior transactor | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Bulldog Group
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Bulldog Group Co. is an investment holding company that fully controls three operational companies: RSB Auto and Industrial, Y.E.S., and Bulldog Abrasives Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. | Private Equity / May 06, 2024 | |
Aurex Constructors
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Aurex Constructors delivers construction, turnarounds, and maintenance services across all energy sectors. | Private Equity / Jun 07, 2023 | |
Mafika Engineering
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Mafika Engineering operates as an independent heavy machinery rebuilder. It engages in the rebuilding of high horsepower (HHP) diesel engines used in the mining process. | Private Equity / May 15, 2023 | |
EnvisionIt Deep AI
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Envisionit Deep AI is an innovative medical technology company that utilizes AI to streamline and improve medical imaging diagnosis for radiologists. | $1.7M / Seed / Feb 23, 2023 | |
Inhance
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Inhance provides design, implementation and support services in the areas of supply chain modelling, supply chain planning. | Private Equity / May 17, 2022 | |
Respublica
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Respublica develops and manages student accommodation places in South Africa. | $36M / Private Equity / Mar 02, 2022 | |
UNIVERSAL INDUSTRIES
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The group supplies equipment mainly to the food retail, wholesale, hospitality, manufacturing and related industries, i.e. supermarkets, bakeries, petrol station convenience stores, fast food outlets, restaurants, hotels, wholesalers, institutional, industrial and government kitchens, bottlers and brewers, refrigeration and catering contractors.Although Universal was only incorporated in 1996, the underlying businesses are all well established businesses (some with a history of more than 100 years) supplying a diverse range of blue chip clients in the local and international markets. The group has a number of production facilities and offices nationwide and employs 1400 people. | Private Equity |
Co-Investors
Bopa Moruo
2 deals together
GIIG Africa Fund
1 deal together
GX Ventures
1 deal together
IFC Venture Capital Group
1 deal together
Mineworkers Investment
1 deal together
New GX Capital
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does RMB Ventures invest in?
RMB Ventures invests primarily in Industrial, Energy and Mining startups, most often at Private Equity and Seed stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Africa. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at RMB Ventures?
The team at RMB Ventures includes Amina Pahad (Senior transactor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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