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$50M-$200M+
Wendel Group invests long-term proprietary capital in companies across Africa, typically with ticket sizes of $50M-$200M+. It targets sector leaders with strong potential for sustainable growth and positions itself as an active shareholder. Its stated portfolio focus areas include education, professional training and technology, business services, and industry.
Long-term investment capital
Wendel engages its own capital to invest in and support companies that are leaders in their sector and have strong potential for sustainable growth.
Active shareholding support
Wendel states that its investment philosophy is to be an active and committed shareholder creating long-term value.
Education, professional training and technology
Listed as a principal investment portfolio area representing 43% of proprietary investment management.
Business services
Listed as a principal investment portfolio area representing 35% of proprietary investment management.
Industry
Listed as a principal investment portfolio area representing 22% of proprietary investment management.
Private equity
Wendel Investment Managers serves institutional investors in private equity.
Private debt
Wendel Investment Managers serves institutional investors in private debt.
Secondary
Wendel Investment Managers serves institutional investors in secondaries.
Established companies with strong cash generation
Board governance, operational improvement, management team strengthening
Confirm fund vintage and remaining capital. Review exit track record. Check governance requirements.
This is suited to larger companies, given the stated $50M-$200M+ ticket size. Applicants should show leadership in their sector, a credible long-term growth plan, and fit with Wendel’s core areas of education and technology, business services, or industry.
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Multiple portfolio companies