3 Acquisitions of Companies in Cape Town

January 15, 2023
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M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Cape Town. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 3 acquisitions that took place in Cape Town .

Picup Technologies acquired by Karooooo

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$4,948,465

Announcement:

13 September 2021

Details about the company:

A technological startup called Picup specializes on last-mile deliveries.

Headquarter:

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Where to find them:

Industry:

Apps, Delivery Service, Logistics

Details about the buyer:

Karooooo creates software for managing a fleet of vehicles and offers real-time data analytics solutions for efficient transportation.

Headquarter:

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Where to find them:

Yuppiechef acquired by MR Price Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$31,619,271

Announcement:

15 March 2021

Details about the company:

An internet retailer called Yuppiechef sells a variety of products, including food, drinks, spices, cookware, and appliances.

Headquarter:

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Where to find them:

Industry:

E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Online Portals

Details about the buyer:

The MR Price Group consists of several apparel businesses.

Headquarter:

Durban, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Where to find them:

Pearson South Africa acquired by Novus Holdings

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$64,351,236

Announcement:

12 August 2022

Details about the company:

From early education through professional certification, Pearson South Africa offers educational services.

Headquarter:

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Where to find them:

Industry:

Education

Details about the buyer:

Market leader in the manufacturing and printing industries is Novus Holdings.

Headquarter:

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Where to find them: