EP#7: Investing in Data: The CPB Story

EP#7: Investing in Data: The CPB Story

Ascension Capital unpacks their strategic investment in Consumer Profile Bureau, a technology-driven credit bureau revolutionizing data access and financial inclusion in South Africa. The team explains how CPB's innovative approach to data management and identity verification is transforming financial services while tackling the country's R50 billion unclaimed benefits challenge. • Tech-driven credit bureau providing essential data services to financial institutions • Management team with deep industry knowledge creating competitive advantage • Identity verification technology connecting fingerprints to Home Affairs databases • Helping connect beneficiaries to R50 billion in unclaimed benefits across South Africa • Social impact through financial inclusion and potentially lower credit costs for consumers • KYC and anti-money laundering services helping address South Africa's grey-listing challenges • Co-investment structure requiring careful alignment of investor goals and visions • Importance of succession planning and managing key person risk in technology businesses For more information, please visit our website at ascensioncapital.co.za. For more information or to connect with the team, visit https://www.ascensioncapital.co.za/

EP#6: Why we invested in Paul's Muesli

In this episode, the team discuss why they invested in a Muesli Manufacturer. Episode Guests: Kabelo Moja, Naairah Motala, Kabelo Senoelo, Tinyiko Ngwenya For more information or to connect with the team, visit https://www.ascensioncapital.co.za/

EP#5: Ascension Accelerate Student Programme

In this episode, Naairah Motala and Shereen Mbele will look at the Ascension Accelerate Student Program - a unique private equity focussed vacation work programme designed to benefit young talent. Catch our podcast on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts here: https://bit.ly/ascpod05 [https://bit.ly/ascpod05] Episode Guests: Naairah Motala & Shereen Mbele For more information or to connect with the team, visit https://www.ascensioncapital.co.za/

EP#4: Lessons from previous PE deals

In this episode, Kabelo Moja, CEO of Ascension Capital Partners, prompts the team to share experiences and lessons from previous private equity deals, including what worked, what didn't work, red flags, and the like. Share this with a friend in finance. YouTube and Podcast here: https://bit.ly/ascpod004 For more information or to connect with the team, visit https://www.ascensioncapital.co.za/

EP#3: Insights into Private Equity

Ascension Capital Partners' podcast about private equity. In episode three, the team dives deeper into their experiences and shares their personal insights on private equity. For more information or to connect with the team, visit https://www.ascensioncapital.co.za/