Firstrand Overview
- Service
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Commercial Bank
- Year Founded
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1998
- Professionals
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50,178
- Financed Companies
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21
- Financings
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13
- Serviced Investors
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2
Firstrand General Information
Description
Founded in 1998, FirstRand Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. The bank provides services in initial public offerings, private placement, debt, and loans. FirstRand Bank caters to sectors of manufacturing, insurance tech, industrials, software as services providers, mobile, real estate, energy, information technology, materials. and mining.
Contact Information
Website
www.firstrand.co.zaYear Founded
Corporate Office
- 4 Merchant Place
- Corner Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road, Sandton
- Sandton, 2196
- South Africa
Firstrand Financings
| Company Name | Financing Date | Debt/Deal Date | Debt/Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Molecular Imaging | Jan 2025 | ||
| Fleet Complete | Sep 2024 | ||
| PowerFleet | Sep 2024 | ||
| Puma Energy Singapore | May 2024 | ||
| WEG | Apr 2024 | ||
| Premier FMCG | Mar 2024 | ||
| SteelBond | May 2022 | ||
| Pallet Supply Company | Mar 2022 | ||
| Metalco Industries | Mar 2021 | ||
| Ironmongery Warehouse Africa | Sep 2017 |
Firstrand Co-Lenders (23)
| Lender | Lender Type | Lender Location | Total Shared Financings | Last Shared Financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSA Bank | Commercial Bank | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1 | |
| Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank | Commercial Bank | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | ||
| Bank of China | Commercial Bank | Beijing, China | ||
| BNP Paribas | Commercial Bank | Paris, France | ||
| Capricorn Group | Lender | Windhoek, Namibia | ||
| Citibank Group | Commercial Bank | New York, NY | ||
| Credit Agricole | Commercial Bank | Montrouge, France | ||
| Credit Suisse | Investment Bank | Zurich, Switzerland | ||
| First Abu Dhabi Bank | Commercial Bank | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| Growth Capital Partners (South Africa) | Mezzanine | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1 |
Firstrand Investment Preferences
| Preferred Industries | Preferred Verticals | Preferred Deal Types | Geographic Preferences | Transaction Amount |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMB Corvest | Illovo, South Africa | 1989 | |
| Ashburton Investments | Saint Helier, United Kingdom | 1983 | |
| Rand Merchant Bank | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1977 | |
| Aldermore Bank | Reading, United Kingdom | 1969 | |
| FNB South Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1837 |
Firstrand FAQs
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When was Firstrand founded?
Firstrand was founded in 1998.
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Where is Firstrand headquartered?
Firstrand is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.
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What is the size of Firstrand?
Firstrand total number of employees/professionals is 50,178.
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What service provider type is Firstrand?
Firstrand's service provider type is Commercial Bank.
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What companies has Firstrand invested in or acquired?
Firstrand has invested in or acquired companies like HSBC South Africa, MellowVans, and Slow (Leisure Facilities).
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What are Firstrand subsidiaries?
RMB Corvest, Ashburton Investments, and Rand Merchant Bank are subsidiaries of Firstrand.
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