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LIDONGA VIRTUAL FUND
 
OUR BEE PARTNER - LIDONGA GROUP LIMITED

Lidonga Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a broad-based and highly creative investment company that is spearheading an initiative, on behalf of women, into the largely male-dominated South African business domain. Lidonga adheres to an investment policy which is underpinned by the belief that real and significant change to the South African business landscape will only come about through the efforts of individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, individuals who remain committed to creating innovative synergies, forging new partnerships and promoting social cohesion.

These are the people who created and now operate Lidonga – dedicated, passionate professionals who are committed to using their knowledge and experience to make a real difference in the lives of South Africa’s previously disenfranchised women.
 
ADDING VALUE

Lidonga has a demonstrable track record in adding value to companies in which it invests. The specific areas where Lidonga can provide its expertise include:

  • Marketing;
  • Networking;
  • Board representation and corporate governance;
  • Revenue enhancement;
  • Long term strategic vision;
  • Sourcing black female professionals to complement existing management; and
  • Sourcing external funding.

While it has a vast reserve of skills and resources which can be called upon if required, Lidonga does not interfere where it is not needed. It believes in partnering with companies that have strong management and operational skills.

Whilst it can help plug gaps in management, Lidonga does not wish to tell companies how they should run their businesses.
 
FACILITATING LIDONGA'S TRANSACTIONS

All transactions with Lidonga are facilitated by Phatisa Advisors, ensuring a BEE solution which bears dividends for all involved.

Phatisa manages the entire BEE process for client companies – from structuring a customised deal and tailoring Lidonga’s involvement to maximise value addition, to negotiating expansion finance, assisting on tax and legal issues and developing the skills of BEE representatives on company boards. Phatisa successfully introduced and completed the SpearSystem Packaging Africa transaction for Lidonga, a hugely successful partnership which saw Phatisa being appointed as the exclusive portfolio manager for all future Lidonga transactions.

As such, Phatisa remains involved with all Lidonga’s transactions well beyond the initial structuring of the BEE solution. Using its private equity skills, Phatisa provides an ongoing portfolio management service to Lidonga, ensuring that the BEE solution works for all parties into the future.

View the Lidonga corporate brochure (PDF - 792 KB) 
 

PORTFOLIO COMPANY - SPEAR

Phatisa Advisors is 25.1% black empowered - alongside Metropolitan Life, which owns 30% equity in the company. Metropolitan Life is one of the four largest life insurance companies in South Africa.

Below: deal tombstone.

 

CONTACT DETAIL

If you require more information on the Lidonga Virtual Fund or would like to submit a business proposal please contact: 

Stuart Bradley  Partner
Email stuartbradley@phatisa.com

 
 
 
    'Our vision is to become one of the leading investment companies in South Africa, helping in the emancipation of women, thus making them economically independent.' Connie Nkosi, Lidonga Group Limited
 

 

 

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