AfriSam Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1934

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,425

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 13

AfriSam General Information

Description

Manufacturer of construction materials based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company offers cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregate materials, thereby contributing significantly to infrastructure development.

Contact Information

Website
www.afrisam.co.za
Formerly Known As
Holcim South Africa, Anglo, Anglo Alpha Cement Company, Anglovaal Portland Cement Company
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Constantia Office Park, Corner 14th Avenue & Hendrik Potgieter Street
  • Weltevreden Park
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng 1715
  • South Africa
+27 0860
Primary Industry
Raw Materials (Non-Wood)
Parent Company
West China Cement
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • Constantia Office Park, Corner 14th Avenue & Hendrik Potgieter Street
  • Weltevreden Park
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng 1715
  • South Africa
+27 0860

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AfriSam Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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AfriSam Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of construction materials based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company offers cement, ready-mix concret
Raw Materials (Non-Wood)
Johannesburg, South Africa
1,425 As of 2026

Irene, South Africa
 

Lagos, Nigeria
 
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AfriSam Competitors (4)

One of AfriSam’s 4 competitors is Sephaku Holdings, a Corporation company based in Irene, South Africa.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sephaku Holdings Corporation Irene, South Africa
Dangote Cement Corporation Lagos, Nigeria
PPC Zimbabwe Corporate Backed or Acquired Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Afrimat Corporation Bellville, South Africa
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AfriSam Patents

  • 8

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

AfriSam Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-2364281-A2 Additives for cr (vi) reduction in cement, slags, mortars, concrete, waste water and mining industry waste Inactive 11-Nov-2008
EP-2364281-A4 Additives for cr (vi) reduction in cement, slags, mortars, concrete, waste water and mining industry waste Inactive 11-Nov-2008
WO-2010057225-A2 Additives for cr (vi) reduction in cement, slags, mortars, concrete, waste water and mining industry waste Inactive 11-Nov-2008
WO-2010057225-A3 Additives for cr (vi) reduction in cement, slags, mortars, concrete, waste water and mining industry waste Inactive 11-Nov-2008
DE-2517686-A1 Subdivided materials conveying method - material introduced into a pulsating gaseous stream in pipeline Inactive 22-Apr-1975 B65G53/06
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AfriSam Former Investors

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AfriSam FAQs

  • When was AfriSam founded?

    AfriSam was founded in 1934.

  • Where is AfriSam headquartered?

    AfriSam is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • What is the size of AfriSam?

    AfriSam has 1,425 total employees.

  • What industry is AfriSam in?

    AfriSam’s primary industry is Raw Materials (Non-Wood).

  • Is AfriSam a private or public company?

    AfriSam is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of AfriSam?

    The current valuation of AfriSam is .

  • What is AfriSam’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for AfriSam is .

  • How much funding has AfriSam raised over time?

    AfriSam has raised $1.14B.

  • Who are AfriSam’s investors?

    Ata Capital, Aveng, Bunker Hills Investment, Ethos Private Equity, and Holcim are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in AfriSam.

  • Who are AfriSam’s competitors?

    Sephaku Holdings, Dangote Cement, PPC Zimbabwe, and Afrimat are competitors of AfriSam.

  • When was AfriSam acquired?

    AfriSam was acquired on 10-Apr-2026.

  • Who acquired AfriSam?

    AfriSam was acquired by West China Cement.

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