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This partnership represents an important step in enhancing our contribution to South Africa’s economic growth. The investment is a vote of confidence by Africa’s largest fund manager in the CGZAH team and positions us to scale responsibly by investing further in capability and skills that will deliver long-term value creation within the markets we serve.
Niall Caroll
Chairman
CGZAHAcquired ByPIC Investment Group
Seller
CG and Zinyana Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
PIC Investment Group
Industry
Construction
Villioti Fashion Institute Proprietary LimitedAcquired ByInscape Education Group (Pty) Ltd City
Seller
Villioti Fashion Institute Proprietary Limited
Acquirer
Inscape Education Group (Pty) Ltd City
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Michael's Tree and Loader Service, LLCAcquired ByAstria Elevate
Seller
Michael's Tree and Loader Service, LLC
Acquirer
Astria Elevate
Industry
Business Products and Services
Benchmark International successfully completed the sale of CG and Zinyana Africa Holdings (Pty) LtdRead More
Eric Kolesnikov & Lindsey Price Earn the M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Awards
Benchmark International is pleased to announce that two outstanding members have been recognized as winners in the 17th annual Emerging Leaders Awards. Congratulations go to Eric Kolesnikov, Associate Transaction Director, and Lindsey Price, Marketing Specialist, on this well-deserved achievement.
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This investment is aligned with our mandate to deliver sustainable, long-term returns for our clients while supporting South Africa’s broader economic development objectives. CG & Zinyana Africa Holdings has demonstrated strong operational capability, a solid track record, and a clear commitment to growth and transformation. We believe this partnership will contribute meaningfully to industrial development, job creation, and value creation across key sectors of the economy, while supporting the company’s continued expansion and resilience.
August Van Heerden
Acting Chief Investment Officer
Xink ApS acquired by OmnidocsAcquired ByXink ApS acquired by Omnidocs
Seller
Xink ApS
Acquirer
Omnidocs
Industry
Software
Louisville Perfusion ServicesAcquired ByStrata Critical Medical, Inc.
Seller
Louisville Perfusion Services
Acquirer
Strata Critical Medical, Inc.
Industry
Business Products and Services
GlenartAcquired ByIG Design Group PLC
Seller
Glenart
Acquirer
IG Design Group PLC
Industry
Business Products and Services
Benchmark International successfully completed the sale of Villioti Fashion Institute Proprietary LimitedRead More
Benchmark International Manchester Team Members Recognised for Outstanding Corporate Finance Achievement
Joshua Chiles (Senior Associate) and Andrew Roberts (Director) have each been recognised with President’s Awards from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), reflecting their exceptional performance at the branch level in their Corporate Finance examinations—an important milestone toward earning the prestigious CF designatory letters.
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Villioti Fashion Institute is a leading fashion school and offers a range of courses and degrees in fashion.
Kittleson Landscape, Inc.Acquired ByLancaster Group, LLC
Seller
Kittleson Landscape, Inc.
Acquirer
Lancaster Group, LLC
Industry
Construction
MNK Architects, Inc.Acquired ByThe Stonewall Group
Seller
MNK Architects, Inc.
Acquirer
The Stonewall Group
Industry
Business Products and Services
Guide Architecture LLCAcquired ByGroveCourt Capital Partners, LLC
Seller
Guide Architecture LLC
Acquirer
GroveCourt Capital Partners, LLC
Industry
Business Products and Services
Benchmark International successfully completed the sale of Xink ApSRead More
Benchmark International recognized with multiple accolades at the global m&a atlas awards including Investment Bank of the year
Global Investment Bank of the Year
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Inscape Education Group is a multi-disciplinary design institution offering degrees and certificates in fields like graphic design and interior design.
Drywall Contractors, Inc.Acquired ByUndisclosed Buyer
Seller
Drywall Contractors, Inc.
Acquirer
Undisclosed Buyer
Industry
Construction
Dental Holdings LLCAcquired BySolmetex
Seller
Dental Holdings LLC
Acquirer
Solmetex
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
CiM Automation (Pty) LtdAcquired BySynapt Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Seller
CiM Automation (Pty) Ltd
Acquirer
Synapt Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Industry
Industrial
Benchmark International successfully completed the sale of GlenartRead More
Benchmark International Once Again Named International Investment Banking Firm of the Year, and Wins Several Other Awards
The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards, and Benchmark International was again recognized in several categories, including the impressive achievement of being named International Investment Banking Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year.
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