Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy |
Stages | MBO/LBO |
Investing | Mexico • South Africa • Brazil • Latin America • Korea |
SV Investment Partners LLC, operating under the brand Rockwood Private Equity, is a South African private equity fund specializing in multiple types of investments, including debt and equity financing arrangements. They are based in Inanda Greens Business Park, Augusta House, Building 6, 54 Wierda Road West, Wierda Valley, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa. With a focus on the IT, media, hardware manufacturing, and energy sectors, they utilize their expertise to conduct management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO) as their specialty. Their investment thesis revolves around selecting companies with strong market positions, compelling growth prospects, and the potential for operational improvements. They target entities where they can leverage their experience and network to add value beyond capital injection. Their portfolio includes a diversified selection of brands and companies. Notable acquisitions such as Bravo Brands in 2008, a furniture manufacturer with a variety of well-known mattress and lounge furniture lines; Global Roofing Solutions, a steel roofing manufacturer acquired in 2021; Prominent Paints, a prominent paint manufacturer and retailer added to their portfolio in 2022; and Nouwens Carpets, a carpet manufacturer also acquired in 2022, demonstrate the fund's strategic investments in their focus industries. Each portfolio company under Rockwood's wing benefits from strategic guidance, operational expertise, and a network that supports growth and market leadership. They emphasize creating long-term value in their investments, aiming for sustainable growth and profitability.