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Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa

South Africaidc.co.za

Overview

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is a national development finance institution, wholly owned by the South African government, that promotes economic growth and industrial development. It provides funding for industrial development projects and plays a catalytic role in promoting partnerships across industries within South Africa and, since the 1990s, the rest of Africa. Its mandate includes maximizing development impact through job-rich industrialization and contributing to an inclusive economy by funding black-owned and empowered companies, as well as enterprises owned by women and youth.

Year Founded

1940

Portfolio Companies

29

Website

idc.co.za

Investments

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Merensky TimberApr 2023Private EquityCo-investor
WetilitySep 2023Series ACo-investor
MellowVans-Corporate FundingCo-investor
WiSolarNov 2023DebtCo-investor
Synexa Life Sciences-VC RoundCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa based?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is headquartered in South Africa.

When was Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa founded?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa was founded in 1940.

How many portfolio companies does Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa have?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Merensky Timber, Wetility, MellowVans, WiSolar, Synexa Life Sciences.

What was Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa's most recent investment shown here?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in WiSolar in 2023.

What sectors does Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa focus on?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa focus on?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa's AUM?

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa's assets under management are estimated between $8.6B and $8.6B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSouth Africa
Year Founded1940

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