Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
Investment Details
Investor Type
Institutional Investor
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds)
Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Tourism
- Transport
- Media and Communications
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 500,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1940
Established in 1940, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) is a national development finance institution wholly owned by the South African government. Its primary mandate is to promote economic growth and industrial development by providing financing solutions to businesses across various sectors. The IDC plays a pivotal role in fostering industrialization and economic transformation within South Africa and the broader African continent.
The IDC's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, venture capital, and fixed income instruments. It focuses on supporting projects that contribute to sustainable economic development, job creation, and technological advancement. The corporation's geographical focus spans South Africa and extends to several other African nations, reflecting its commitment to regional economic integration and growth.
Over the years, the IDC has been instrumental in financing significant industrial projects, such as the establishment of the country's petrochemical industry, mining and mineral beneficiation sectors, and agro-industries. Its investments have been crucial in developing key industries that form the backbone of South Africa's manufacturing sector. The corporation's approach combines financial support with non-financial assistance, including technical expertise and market access facilitation, to ensure the success and sustainability of its investee companies.
Requirements
- Projects must align with national development priorities
- Preference for ventures that promote economic transformation
- Focus on sustainable and inclusive growth initiatives
- Support for projects with potential for job creation and technological innovation
- Emphasis on regional integration and cross-border investments
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- ArcelorMittal South Africa
- Sasol
- Denel
- Transnet
- Eskom
- Telkom
- South African Airways
- PetroSA
- Denel Dynamics
- Denel Land Systems
- Denel Aerostructures
- Denel Mechem
- Denel Overberg Test Range
- Denel PMP
- Denel SOC
- Denel Vehicle Systems
- Denel Aeronautics
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