RMB Corvest

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.