Sanlam Private Equity Snags Majority Stake in Medhold for Growth Phase

🏥 Meet Medhold

• Medhold supplies medical devices and life-saving equipment to healthcare providers across South Africa, since 1988.

• Now, Sanlam Private Equity has acquired a 51% majority stake to fund the company’s regional growth.

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🩺 Solving the Supply Gap

• Hospitals in Southern Africa often struggle to buy and maintain high-end gear from different global manufacturers.

• Medhold fixes this by streamlining the supply chain for critical care equipment.

• This helps modernize older healthcare infrastructure and leads to better results for patients.

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🛠️ More than Just Equipment

• They don't just sell machines. Medhold handles everything from installation and clinical training to long-term technical maintenance.

• The company has been around for more than 38 years, and currently operates actively in Southern Africa, incuding South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, and Mozambique.

• They also have exclusive partnerships with top-tier global brands, which is a major draw for investors.

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🚀 Moving Forward

• The major stake investment will help scale distribution of advanced technologies in areas such as robotic surgery, diagnostics, anaesthesia and patient monitoring.

• The joint commitment will also enhance employee development, helping Medhold to grow its professional medical services to meet the demand of the region.