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Medu IV Celebrates Milestone Investment: Medu Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Optron Group Medu IV, Medu Capital’s 4th private equity fund, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a majority stake in Optron Group, a leading distributor, supporter, and integrator of cutting-edge technology brands. The acquisition solidifies Medu Capital’s commitment to innovation and growth in transformative industries. Optron Group specializes in providing products and services that blend the physical and digital realms, offering solutions in positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics. These technologies empower customers across various sectors, including mining, construction, agriculture, and geospatial, to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. Established in 1986, Optron Group boasts over three decades of experience in delivering technology solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. Through its dedicated subsidiaries, including OPTRON (Geospatial and Mining), SITECH SA (Civil Engineering Construction), Vantage SSA (Precision Agriculture), and BuildingPoint SA (Building Design and Construction). It has been instrumental in driving industry innovation and transformation. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Medu IV and underscores our commitment to investing in companies at the forefront of technological advancement,” said Godlief Bashele, Partner at Medu Capital. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to supporting Optron Group in its continued growth and success.” The acquisition represents a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation, driving market expansion, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders. Medu IV remains dedicated to identifying and investing in businesses that have the potential to shape the future of industries and create lasting impact. “We are thrilled to welcome Medu Capital as our majority shareholder,” said Charles Meyer, Managing Director of OPTRON. “Their expertise and resources will undoubtedly propel OPTRON to new heights, enabling us to further enhance our product offerings and expand our market reach.” https://meducapital.co.za/ #PrivateEquity #TechnologyInvestment #IndustryInnovation

Another successful exit for Medu Capital! Medu Capital Fund III has completed its exit from Jacana Capital, a prominent insurance brokerage firm. Medu Capital contributed significantly to the development of a robust platform for insurance brokerages, enhancing governance structures and bolstering the group’s leadership. https://meducapital.co.za/ #SuccessStory #InvestmentExit #BusinessGrowth

Profile: Sandile Buthelezi Bcom, Bcom (Honours), CA (SA), CFA Sandile is a principal at Medu Capital, where he excels in investment execution and management. With 11 years of diversified experience in auditing, transaction services, and mergers and acquisitions, Sandile brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Starting his career with Ernst & Young, Sandile quickly advanced to the position of audit assistant manager. He then transitioned to KPMG, where he served as a manager in transaction services, specializing in financial due diligence assessments. Sandile’s career journey also includes a pivotal role at Barclays Africa, where he spent over 3 years in the corporate development division. During his tenure, he performed acquisitions, disposals, and capital raise initiatives for Barclays Africa Group companies. Link: https://meducapital.co.za/ #MeduProfile  #InvestmentManagement #PrivateEquity