Corporate investor
MTN Group Limited
MTN Group Limited is a Johannesburg-based multinational telecommunications group and a leading provider of digital solutions in Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1994, the company has transitioned from a traditional mobile network operator to a platform-based technology business under its Ambition 2025 strategy and has recently unveiled its Ambition 2030 strategy. The company operates as a strategic general partner through its corporate venture activities and fintech platforms, focusing on four strategic priorities: building the largest and most valuable platform business, driving industry-leading connectivity operations, creating shared value, and accelerating portfolio transformation.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- TechnologyTelecoms and digital infrastructureFinancial services
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthBuyout
- Instruments
- EquityDebt
- Regions
- Pan-African
- African markets named in public materials
- South Africa
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- IHS Holding Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | MTN Group's Acquisition of IHS Holding Limited's Operations in Nigeria for USD 6.2 billion | Corporate Transactions | $6.2bn | South Africa |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026