Where transformation is an ongoing journey, where aspirations evolve into tangible results
Our Investment Philosophy: Transformation and Value Creation
Transparency
We track JALA INVESTMENTS and portfolio company performance with transparency, ensuring accountability and encouraging responsible corporate behavior.
Socio-political Responsibility
Responding to southern Africa’s socio-political landscape by demanding high levels of corporate responsibility.
Accountability and Sustainability
Holding ourselves accountable to portfolio companies for providing accelerated services while ensuring profitability and long-term sustainability.
Triple Bottom-Line (TBL)
JALA INVESTMENTS is dedicated to the Triple Bottom-Line (TBL) model, which evaluates company performance by both financial and non-financial standards. This approach defines critical success measures for JALA INVESTMENTS, portfolio companies, and the communities they serve.
Our expertise includes:
Buy-outs
Management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs, and management buy-ins of unlisted companies or subsidiaries of JSE listed companies.
Expansion Capital
Vital funding for established businesses poised for organic growth and acquisition opportunities, with a focus on platform build-up strategies
Target: 35% – 51% equity
Replacement Capital
Financing for the full or partial exit of significant equity investors. These investments support either the incumbent management’s business plan or companies with under-performing assets, where a revitalized management team and a new investor group can make a positive impact.
Joint Ventures
Collaborations with multinational corporations, local mainstream SA businesses, and emerging BEE business sector players.
Co-Investment
Partnering with BEE investment companies in listed, unlisted, or state-owned enterprises
Target: 5% – 25% equity