Corporate investor
Nedbank Group Limited
Nedbank Group Limited is one of South Africa’s largest financial services providers, offering a wide range of banking and investment solutions across retail, business, corporate, and wealth segments. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company was formed through a series of mergers and name changes tracing back to the founding of the Netherlands Bank of South Africa in 1888. Nedbank participates as a limited partner primarily through its investment arm, Nedbank Private Equity, which provides growth capital to mid-market businesses and commits to private equity funds aligned with its sector and ESG priorities. The group is publicly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker NED.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- TechnologyFinancial servicesHealthcareTelecoms and digital infrastructureEnergy and power
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Frogfoot Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Vox Telecommunications Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- NCBA Group Plc
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | Frogfoot and Vox recapitalisation led by DNI Consortium and Metier Investors | Private Equity, Corporate Transactions | Undisclosed | South Africa |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Nedbank Group acquires 66% stake in Kenya's NCBA Group for ZAR 13.9 billion | Corporate Transactions | $849.6m | Kenya |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.power-technology.com/news/pele-energy-nedbank-norfund/?cf-view, www.power-technology.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.