Metier  |
| FUND MANAGER DETAILS |
| Year Fund Started | 2003 |
| Type of Fund Manager | Independent |
| Regulatory License Number | FSP licence no's 44882, 23261 and 44430 |
| Total Number of Investments to Date | Growth Fund I (8, 7 of which are realised) Growth Fund II (7), Sustainable Capital funds (11, 2 of which are realised) |
| Number of Investment Executives | 24 |
| Principal Office Address | Building 3, Oxford Parks, 8 Parks Boulevard, Rosebank, South Africa |
| Key Contact Person and Designation | Tanya van Lill |
| BEE Ownership | None of the above |
| Company Description | Metier is an independent owner-managed private equity firm with a distinctive style that forges partnerships with its portfolio companies and management teams. Since its formation, Metier has grown to comprise a team of over 40 professionals with offices in Johannesburg, Mauritius and Nairobi, representation in London. Metier operates two parallel investment practices, the Capital Growth practice that concentrates on mid-cap entrepreneurial businesses requiring growth capital in sectors which demonstrate emerging market growth, and the Sustainable Capital practice that targets investments in energy efficiency, renewables, water and waste management businesses and projects supporting Africa’s development. |
| Telephone | +27 (0)11 268 4000 |
| E-mail | info@metier.co.za |
| Website | www.metier.africa |
| FUND DETAILS |
| Name of Fund | Capital Growth Funds |
| Committed Capital of Fund | Fund I: R3.0 billion Fund II: R2.9 billion Fund III: R3.0 billion |
| Fund Structure | Fund I: Trust Fund II: Partnership Fund III: Partnership |
| Nature of Fund | Capital Growth Funds |
| Number of Portfolio Companies | Growth Fund I (8, 7 of which are realised) Growth Fund II (7), Sustainable Capital funds (11, 2 of which are realised) |
| INVESTMENT PREFERENCES |
| Minimum Investment | R50 million |
| Maximum Investment | R750 million |
| Average Current Investment Size | R300 million |
| Industry Preference | |
| Industry Excluded | - Gambling
- Military services & Arms
- Tobacco & Alcohol
|
| Investment Stage Preference | - Expansion
- Growth / Development Capital
|
| Investment Stage Excluded | |
| Minimum and Maximum Equity Usually Taken | Generally 20% to 60% |
| Geographical Preferences | - South Africa
- East Africa
- West Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
|