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Why being bought out by a foreign multinational isn’t always the best option

RMB Ventures' growth partnership with Cargo Compass represents one of the biggest upfront cheques we’ve ever written. And, ironically, it makes them even more attractive for international investors in the future.

How RMB Ventures maximises value creation

In the context of private equity, value creation generally centres on maximising returns for shareholders. However, we believe that value should be created for all stakeholders. Maximising value creation requires a holistic approach to growing a business in a way that benefits not only shareholders, but all stakeholders and society at large. This approach empowers businesses to reach their full potential across a broader spectrum of metrics than simply how much profit they generate.

Creating shared value

A growing global awareness of how businesses can have an impact, both positive and negative, on a variety of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, has spotlighted the concept of shared value. Challenges like resource consumption, waste production, climate change, poverty, education, unemployment, corruption and governance matter to stakeholders – not just shareholders, but customers, partners, and the communities we operate in.

The AI Imperative

In an era where informed decision-making is the cornerstone of effective leadership, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force in the business landscape. AI is redefining the parameters of operational efficiency and profitability, presenting leaders with an unprecedented opportunity to steer their organisations towards a future ripe with potential.

Unlocking the power of gender diversity

At RMB Ventures our purpose is to empower people, teams and businesses to unlock their full potential. Fostering diversity of thinking is a cornerstone in achieving this. During a recent event focused on Gender Diversity, a panel moderated by Dharshni Padayachee, RMB’s Head of Inclusion, Belonging, Diversity, and Equity, underscored the role of inclusivity in driving business performance. The panel featured industry leaders Helen Nicholson, CEO of The Networking Company; Niven Postma, strategy, leadership, and culture expert; Alan Pullinger, former CEO of FirstRand Limited; and Andiswa Bata, CEO of FNB Business. Together, they explored the complexities of gender diversity and shared practical insights on building a pipeline of female leaders.

Private Equity as a Catalyst for Social Change

Private equity today involves far more than just funding; it has evolved into a powerful platform for fostering meaningful social change while amplifying business growth. By leveraging greater ecosystems and relationships, and by connecting with the right partners and platforms, Private Equity can support innovation that enables businesses to develop successful, scalable solutions for real-world challenges.. A promising example of this impact is in the healthcare sector, where technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping how care is accessed and delivered.

Putting People First In The Age Of Digital Everything

We now exist in a digitally transformed world. The rapid and mass adoption of digital technologies such as electronics, computing, mobile devices, the Internet, social media and artificial intelligence (AI) has forever altered the human experience, fundamentally changing the way we all live, work, communicate and entertain ourselves. Fully analogue experiences, it would seem, have now become more of an exception rather than the norm for most human beings, as ones and zeros infiltrate every aspect of our lives.