M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in South Africa. 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 8 acquisitions that took place in South Africa .
Acquisition amount:
$5,840,003
Announcement:
23 October 2017
Age Technologies is a specialist in SCADA development, PLC programming, and automation system integration in South Africa.
Headquarter:
Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Industrial Automation
The mission of 4Sight Holdings is to provide insight in the fields of mobile communications and digital media.
Headquarter:
Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,016,587
Announcement:
20 October 2017
BluESP specializes in providing customers with effective implementation of process and operations management solutions.
Headquarter:
Randburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Industrial Automation, Software
The mission of 4Sight Holdings is to provide insight in the fields of mobile communications and digital media.
Headquarter:
Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,416,007
Announcement:
15 December 2022
The leading provider of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) solutions is Freshmark Systems (FMS).
Headquarter:
East London, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Information Services
By directly linking Farmers and Buyers, HelloChoice is a digital trading and auction platform that is revolutionizing the agriculture economy.
Headquarter:
Pietermaritzburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,948,465
Announcement:
13 September 2021
A technological startup called Picup specializes on last-mile deliveries.
Headquarter:
Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, Delivery Service, Logistics
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:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$31,619,271
Announcement:
15 March 2021
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:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Online Portals
The MR Price Group consists of several apparel businesses.
Headquarter:
Durban, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$11,839,087
Announcement:
3 October 2022
A manufacturer of original designs is Etion Create.
Headquarter:
Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electrical Distribution, Electronics, Manufacturing
Reunert oversees a variety of companies in the information and communication technology and electrical engineering sectors.
Headquarter:
Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$6,170,900
Announcement:
24 November 2022
A network of beauty salons called Sorbet is in business.
Headquarter:
Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Beauty
The healthcare, cosmetic, and leisure goods organization Clicks Group.
Headquarter:
Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$64,351,236
Announcement:
12 August 2022
From early education through professional certification, Pearson South Africa offers educational services.
Headquarter:
Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Education
Market leader in the manufacturing and printing industries is Novus Holdings.
Headquarter:
Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa
Where to find them:
Website
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