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Portfolio of investments
The current portfolio of private equity fund and proprietary investments spans a broad range of economic sectors and is summarised in the tables below:
     
Name of investment Description of business Status
FUND II    
Freeplay Energy Developer of technology involving the generation and storage of human-generated energy. Expected to be realised shortly.
Nortech International A global supplier of manufactured components for detection solutions. Sold during the year.
Prime Cure Clinics Provider of high quality,low cost primary healthcare services through a national network of medical centres. Sold during the year.
Shoe City Holdings National retailer of discounted formal,casual and sports footwear. Sold during the year.
Uni-Span Formwork and Scaffolding International Manufacturer and distributor of scaffolding and formwork products to the construction and building sector. Sold during the year.
FUND III    
LogicalOptions Leading recruitment,staffing and IT services and business with interests in South Africa and North America. Follow on investment made during the year.
Metrofile (formerly MGX) A provider of document management services and solutions. –
Net I UEPS Technologies Developer of technology utilising smart card technology to provide fully integrated systems to meet the requirements of “under-banked”populations of developing countries. Partial sale (20%) during the year.
Pepkor Retailer of clothing and footwear with operations in Africa,Australia and Europe,tradingunder the names of Pep,Ackermans,Dunns,and Best & Less. –
The Reclamation Group Environmental services group focused on the secondary metal market,with developing operations in waste paper,glass,rubber and plastic recycling. Sold during the year.
Wilderness Safaris Leading tourism wholesaler and operator of safari camps and related guest logistics. –
BRAITEC                   
Breathetex Owner of technology to apply waterproof,breathable membranes to fabric. –
Connect One Developer and producer of chips,software and hardware enabling non-PC devices to connect  to the internet. –
Eastmin Information Technology Provider of hardware and software solutions for the office automation and productivity environments. –
Floppy Sprinkler Irrigation technology business which has developed a worldwide patented,low cost sprinkler system. Follow on investment made during the year.
Grapevine Interactive Provider of collaborative messaging solutions to the corporate market. –
Graphic Data Provider of document management solutions in the UK through the use of a network of scanning and microfilming bureaus. –
IBA Health Provider of healthcare information systems in Australia,Singapore,New Zealand and the UK to hospitals and clinics. –
Intenda Developer of procurement and tender management software solutions. –
Intervate Provider of collaboration and productivity solutions utilising intranet,portal and mobile technologies. –
Websoft Provider of software and outsourcing solutions to insurance brokers and short-term insurers. Sold during the year.
Unique World Developer of high quality end-to-end technology and e-marketing solutions for Australian businesses. –
Tissue Link Developer of medical technology combining radio frequency energy with conductive fluid for use in surgical applications principally in the USA. –
 
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Aqua Online Aqua Online comprises e-strategy consulting,web design,software engineering and systems integration. Sold during the year. –
Beverage Packaging Independent beverage contract packing company with facilities to package beverages in cans, glass and PET bottles. –
Candy Tops Sugar confectionery manufacturer which targets lower income consumers through a network of principally wholesale customers both in South Africa and in the export market. –
Douglas Green Bellingham Producer,distributor and marketer of wine and spirit brands in South Africa and internationally. –
Dywidag and RMS Industrial services businesses operating in the roof bolt,steel reinforcing and mesh markets. Sold during the year.
Eyeperoptics Supplies spectacles,spectacle frames,contact lenses and other optometric products and administration and management of optometric practices and the manufacture of optometric products. –
IBA Health  Provider of healthcare information systems in Australia,Singapore,New Zealand and theUK to hospitals and clinics. –
Isegen Manufacturer and marketer of plastic additives and resin raw materials,as well as certain food acids used principally for the soft drink,food processing and pharmaceutical industries. –
Equine Holdings and Race Clubs Software developer and distributor of virtual online horse racing software. –
Metra Holdings Management consulting and services group acting as licensee of Gemini Consulting in South Africa. Sold during the year.
Net I UEPS Technologies Developer of technology utilising smart card technology to provide fully integrated systems to meet the requirements of “under-banked”populations of developing countries. Partial sale (20%) during the year.
Pangea Exploration Mineral resource exploration company engaged in the development of several resource projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Follow on investment made during the year.
Wilderness Safaris Leading tourism wholesaler and operator of safari camps and related guest logistics. –
 
 
 
 
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