Ndavara Group is a South African investment holding and acquisition company focused on acquiring and building established, profitable businesses with strong long-term potential.

We partner with founders, shareholders, management teams and capital providers to execute succession transactions, majority acquisitions, management-supported buyouts and strategic growth investments.

Our approach is built around disciplined acquisitions, active ownership and sustainable value creation.

Building Enduring Businesses Through Strategic Ownership

About Ndavara

Ndavara Group invests in businesses that have already demonstrated their ability to create value.

We focus on established companies with proven products or services, sustainable earnings, capable management teams and clear opportunities for further growth.

Rather than pursuing short-term financial engineering, our objective is to build enduring businesses through thoughtful ownership, disciplined capital allocation and close collaboration with management.

Ndavara combines South African market participation with international relationships and perspectives, creating a platform capable of supporting businesses through their next stage of development.

Long-Term Ownership. Practical Partnership

Our Approach

Acquire

We work collaboratively with founders, shareholders, management teams, lenders and capital partners to structure appropriate transactions.

We identify high-quality businesses with established earnings, capable leadership and clear long-term potential.

After acquisition, we focus on sustainable growth, stronger governance, operational improvement and strategic expansion.

Partner

Build

Our Investment Focus

We are primarily interested in established, cash-generative companies operating in sectors where Ndavara can contribute strategic, commercial and operational value.

Our preferred sectors include:

Industrial & Engineering Services

Businesses providing specialised engineering, maintenance, technical, industrial and project services.

Mining Services & Mining Technology

Companies supporting mining operations through technology, equipment, services, processing, maintenance and specialised solutions.

Renewable Energy & Infrastructure

Established businesses operating across renewable energy, energy services, infrastructure development and related technologies.

Specialised Manufacturing

Manufacturers serving industrial, commercial and specialist markets with established customer relationships and defensible capabilities.

B2B Distribution

Businesses distributing specialised equipment, products, technologies or consumables to commercial and industrial customers.

Logistics & Business Services

Established logistics, supply-chain and specialist service businesses with sustainable customer demand.

We will selectively consider compelling opportunities outside these sectors where the underlying business meets our investment criteria.

Investment Criteria

Our preferred investment profile includes:

• Established operations with a proven trading history

• Sustainable and recurring profitability

• EBITDA generally from R20 million and above

• Enterprise values typically between R100 million and R500 million

• Strong existing management or a credible management succession plan

• Clear opportunities for organic or acquisitive growth

• Defensible market position or specialist capabilities

• Transparent financial reporting

• Strong customer relationships

• Responsible business practices

We consider both controlling investments and selected influential minority positions.

Have a Business or Investment Opportunity?

Whether you are considering selling a business, seeking a succession partner, advising a shareholder or exploring a strategic investment opportunity, we welcome confidential discussions.

South Africa

20 West Road South Morningside, Sandton

WhatsApp: +27760268250

Australia

70 Allingham Street Kuraby QLD Australia

WhatsApp: +61403448889

Contact Us

info@ndavara.com