Africa Lighthouse Capital, a private equity firm based in Botswana, has purchased a sizeable minority equity stake in Bayport Financial Services Botswana, a regulated microfinance organisation that offers financial services to formally employed people nationwide, including government employees.
Services provided by Bayport Financial Services Botswana
Known for its dedication to ethical lending practices, Bayport Botswana provides working people, especially those in vital service positions like teachers, nurses, and police officers, with access to credit.
The company’s financial products allow customers to invest in small business ventures, housing, and education because they are made to promote economic empowerment and personal growth.
Africa Lighthouse Capital CEO expresses enthusiasm
Africa Lighthouse Capital founder and CEO Bame Pule expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “Africa Lighthouse Capital is proud to partner with Bayport Botswana, a clear leader in Botswana’s financial services sector. We share a vision of a more inclusive financial sector in Botswana and see great potential in Bayport’s responsible lending model. Our investment is about supporting and empowering working families by enabling access to credit that can help them invest in education, housing and small businesses.”
“Bayport’s typical borrowers are essential workers like teachers, nurses, and police officers who benefit from Bayport’s financing to improve their lives. We are committed to building a more inclusive financial system in Botswana, and this partnership advances that goal,” he added.
This calculated investment supports companies that provide significant social impact and financial returns, aligning with Africa Lighthouse Capital’s overarching goal of promoting inclusive economic growth in Botswana.
Africa Lighthouse Capital acquires 76% equity stake in Medlane Holdings
Africa Lighthouse Capital announced in May that it would make a substantial investment to purchase a 76 per cent equity stake in Medlane Holdings, the premier day hospital in Botswana.
This investment would support an ambitious growth plan and increase access to high-quality primary healthcare throughout Botswana.
Medlane Holdings, specialising in ophthalmic surgical procedures like corneal transplants and retinal surgeries, has made a name for itself in Botswana’s healthcare industry. Under the ongoing direction of its founders, Warren Lane and Dr Tyler Lane, Medlane Holdings will be able to expand its therapeutic focus areas more quickly thanks to this strategic investment.
With the help of Africa Lighthouse Capital, several new facilities will be established, new medical specialities will be introduced, and comprehensive pharmacy and preventative care services will be developed.
This expansion aims to lessen Botswana’s dependency on expensive outbound medical tourism while meeting the country’s increasing need for easily accessible and reasonably priced primary healthcare.
About Africa Lighthouse Capital
Africa Lighthouse Capital is a private equity firm based in Botswana that works with entrepreneurs to accelerate business growth by implementing tailored value creation strategies.
The company invests in high-potential industries and offers financial and practical strategic assistance to promote long-term value creation and sustainable growth.
About Bayport Financial Services
In 2004, Bayport Financial Services, a non-bank supplier of unsecured credit and related products, was founded in South Africa. Bayport Money Solutions was established as an employer-driven program because the firm wanted to interact with clients in a way that promotes long-term financial wellness.
The program was not a wild guess; instead, it was based on its experience in providing financial literacy training and debt solutions to its own employees.
It collaborates with like-minded public and private sector employers to provide their staff with financial solutions. Since the launch of Bayport Money Solutions in 2019, it has witnessed directly the positive impact that well-executed, considerate, and caring debt solutions, when paired with a robust financial literacy program, can have on people’s and households’ quality of life.