Unlocking Value.
Driving Growth.
Transforming Africa.
Africa’s leading acquisition firm focused on buying, growing, and consolidating essential businesses across recession-proof sectors.
Pan-African
Focus across key markets
Recession-Proof
Essential business sectors
Value Creation
Operational excellence driven
Trusted by leading investors across Africa and beyond
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Family Offices
Institutional Investors
Who We Are
A Pan-African acquisition firm focused on buying, growing, and consolidating essential businesses across high-demand, recession-proof sectors.
Our Mission
To build Africa’s most resilient portfolio of essential businesses through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence.
Our Vision
To become the leading African private equity and acquisitions platform, deploying capital into businesses that power economies and create sustainable value.
What We Do
Acquire cash-flow positive businesses with strong fundamentals, optimize operations, and scale using technology, strategic partnerships, and capital leverage.
Investment Partners
We work with sophisticated investors who understand the African opportunity
High-Net-Worth
Individuals seeking African exposure
Family Offices
Generational wealth building
Institutional
Pension funds & endowments
International
Global investment partners
Our Investment Sectors
We focus on essential, recession-proof sectors that form the backbone of African economies and offer sustainable growth opportunities.
Industrial Supply & Services
Essential infrastructure and manufacturing support with Magna synergy opportunities
- B2B relationships
- Recurring contracts
- Essential services
Healthcare Services
Clinics, diagnostics, and medical supplies across urban and rural markets
- Growing demand
- Defensive sector
- Social impact
Automotive Services & Parts
Vehicle maintenance, parts distribution, and automotive ecosystem services
- Large market size
- Fragmented industry
- Roll-up potential
Waste Management & Environmental
Critical environmental services with strong regulatory tailwinds
- ESG alignment
- Municipal contracts
- Barrier to entry
Logistics & Last-Mile Delivery
E-commerce enablement and supply chain optimization solutions
- Digital transformation
- Scalable operations
- Network effects
Education & Training
Skills-based training and professional development programs
- Skills gap solution
- Government support
- Recurring revenue
Target Business Profile
We seek businesses with strong fundamentals and clear paths to value creation
Recession-resistant fundamentals
High recurring revenue streams
Low customer churn rates
Simple operations structure
Asset-light or strong tangible assets
Underperforming but fixable for value-add
Value Creation Strategy
Our proven methodology for transforming underperforming businesses into market leaders through operational excellence and strategic growth.
Operational Optimization
Improve margins through enhanced procurement, strategic pricing, and intelligent automation
- 15-30% margin improvement
Digital Transformation
Implement e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, and data-driven sales optimization
- 25-50% revenue growth
Cross-Selling Synergies
Leverage portfolio synergies to create integrated solutions and shared resources
- 10-20% cost reduction
Market Expansion
Geographic expansion and product diversification to capture new revenue streams
- 2-3x market reach
Strategic Bolt-ons
Roll-up smaller complementary players to build scale and market dominance
- 3-5x valuation multiple
Our Investment Process
A disciplined approach to identifying, acquiring, and transforming businesses
01
Identify
Screen for businesses with strong fundamentals and improvement potential
02
Acquire
Structure deals that align interests and provide growth capital
03
Transform
Implement operational improvements and growth strategies
04
Scale
Achieve sustainable growth and maximize value for all stakeholders
Partner With Us
Ready to explore investment opportunities in Africa’s most resilient businesses? Let’s discuss how we can create value together.
Get In Touch
Email
info@cobuyafrica.co.za
Phone
+27 (71) 929 6914
Office
66 Park Lane, Sandown, Sandton
| Metric | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue | R5 million+ |
| Net Profit / Adjusted EBITDA | R1.2 million+ |
| Net Profit Margin | 20%+ preferred |
| Operating History | Minimum 3 years |
| Customer Concentration | No single client should exceed 40% of revenue |
| Cash Collection Cycle (DSO) | < 60 days preferred (or prepaid models) |
| Financial Records | At least 2 years of management accounts or audited financials |