We are a Private, Family-Owned Investment and Advisory Firm. Since our founding, we’ve been driven by excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to preserving value—financial, social, and generational. With a global outlook and deep African roots, we provide strategic counsel and bespoke investment solutions across sectors. Our strength lies in our ability to navigate complexity with clarity, aligning capital with purpose to create lasting impact. At Goneke Investment Group, we don’t just manage assets and participate in private equity—we shape legacies.
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Managed by GIG on behalf of it's global investors.
ANNUAL REVENUE
Combined annual revenues of companies in GIG's equity portfolio's.
EMPLOYMENT
Employed by the companies in GIG's equity portfolio's.
Note: All figures as of June 1, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.
1. Reflects assets under management from the private equity channel across GIG funds.
2. Gains figure represents gains (realised and unrealised) LTD as of June 30, 2024.
3. As of March 31, 2024.
Goneke Investment Group (GIG) has cultivated a world-class reputation for effectively collaborating with large industrial partners, unlocking access to exclusive transactions that remain out of reach for most financial investors. These opportunities are typically unavailable to those unable to commit significant equity or lacking the collaborative prowess required to navigate complex deals. The transactions we pursue—characterized by their intricacy, substantial equity requirements, and the imperative for a partner with a proven track record—face limited competition. This exclusivity stems from GIG’s ability to deliver real value and foster productive, trust-based relationships with industry giants, positioning us as a preferred partner for high-stakes investments. When you trust GIG with your investment, you’re aligning with a firm that not only understands these markets’ intricacies but also has the demonstrated capacity to drive superior outcomes through strategic partnerships.
Our ability to originate proprietary transactions hinges on our deep industry knowledge and extensive network of relationships, which together form the bedrock of our competitive edge. We possess keen insights into market trends and developments—such as the rise of renewable energy demand in Africa or the expansion of logistics hubs under AfCFTA—that enable us to identify unique investment opportunities before they become widely recognized. Simultaneously, our strong connections with key industry players, including multinational corporations, and governments across multiple continents position us as a go-to partner for strategic infrastructure assets. Whether it’s negotiating with a regional energy authority for a hydropower project or partnering with a global real estate developer on an urban renewal initiative, these relationships grant us privileged access to deals that others simply cannot replicate.
Almost all of our equity fund investments are proprietary or arise in situations where GIG holds a distinct advantage, reflecting our deliberate focus on exclusivity and impact. We target larger transactions—such as multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects or transformative industrial ventures—that demand both significant capital and sophisticated expertise. This focus allows us to channel the capabilities of our Business Intelligence Team toward a select number of portfolio companies, rather than diluting efforts across numerous smaller deals. By concentrating our resources, we achieve significant performance improvements—through operational enhancements, technological upgrades, or market expansion—and unlock scale benefits that amplify returns. For example, we might optimise a transportation asset to double its throughput, yielding a 12% IRR, or reposition a real estate holding to increase its value by 15%, demonstrating our ability to transform assets into industry leaders.
Our proprietary origination strategy enhances our capacity to drive significant value creation, delivering superior outcomes for our investors. The limited competition for these complex, equity-intensive deals—combined with our proven track record of successful collaborations—enables us to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and maximize returns. Our deep industry knowledge informs every stage of the investment process, from identifying high-potential opportunities to executing strategies that enhance asset performance during our holding periods. By partnering with GIG, investors gain access to a firm that not only excels at sourcing exclusive transactions but also leverages its expertise to achieve exceptional, risk-adjusted returns—whether it’s a 10% yield from an energy project or a 14% IRR from a real estate venture—making us a reliable steward of your capital in the pursuit of long-term prosperity.
At Goneke Investment Group (GIG), operational value creation lies at the heart of our investment strategy. We recognize that true financial success extends beyond capital allocation—it requires enhancing the performance of our portfolio companies to unlock their full potential. To achieve this, we have assembled a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, each averaging 30 years of industry expertise across sectors like energy, healthcare, and transportation. This team serves as the backbone of our operational efforts, applying a world-class toolkit rooted in hands-on experience and industry-leading practices to drive measurable improvements and maximise returns for our investors.
Our Business Intelligence team leverages a suite of proven, industry-leading tools and best practices—such as Kaizen for continuous improvement, Six Sigma for process optimization, capacity de-bottlenecking to remove inefficiencies, and cycle time reduction to accelerate operations—to enhance portfolio company performance. These operational specialists focus on key areas that drive growth and efficiency, including:
By embedding these techniques into our portfolio companies, we achieve significant performance uplifts—such as a 20% efficiency gain in a manufacturing plant or a 15% increase in customer retention for a service provider—driving both revenue growth and operational resilience. GIG’s focus on operational excellence consistently delivers tangible value, transforming portfolio companies into high-performing, sustainable businesses. These proven techniques not only increase efficiency, performance, and customer satisfaction but also generate substantial revenue growth—often boosting top-line figures by 10-25% through enhanced capacity and market positioning. Additionally, our operational improvements offer stronger downside protection during economic downturns by reducing costs, improving cash flows, and fortifying assets against market challenges. For instance, a transportation company under our management might maintain positive cash generation during a recession due to optimised fleet operations, while a real estate asset could preserve value through improved tenant management.
By investing with GIG, you’re partnering with a firm that brings a specialised operational capability to the table—a proven approach to value creation that maximises returns while building resilient, high-performing businesses. Our dedicated team’s expertise, combined with our sophisticated operational toolkit, ensures that every investment benefits from measurable improvements—whether it’s a 12% IRR uplift from efficiency gains or a 15% revenue boost from capacity optimization. This strategy not only enhances financial outcomes but also positions our portfolio companies as industry leaders, capable of thriving in any economic environment. With GIG, your investment is backed by a commitment to operational excellence that delivers both immediate impact and long-term sustainability.
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