Ian Lessem
Director/Board Member at Talk360 Group BV
Network origin in Ian Lessem first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of Cape Town
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 88 |
Havaic LP
 Havaic LP Investment ManagersFinance Havaic LP (Havaic) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 7 |
Talk360 Group BV
 Talk360 Group BV Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Talk360 Group BV offers companies and organizations the opportunity to make huge savings on all employees’ mobile calls. Its specialties include international calling, mobile services, smart phone app, VoIP services, and app development. The firm partners with resellers in communications, allowing its customers to purchase call credit easily and conveniently both with cash and online. The company is headquartered in Leusden, the Netherlands.
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| Holding Company | Specialty Telecommunications | 2 |
Zendascape Pty Ltd.
 Zendascape Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zendascape Pty Ltd. provides technology platform to localized armed response providers. The firm’s services include nationwide response network, mobile response, pinpoint geo-located incidents and push to activate response. The company was founded by Warren Myers and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 1 |
Recomed Pty Ltd.
 Recomed Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Recomed Pty Ltd. operates as an online platform to book appointments of medical practitioners.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 1 |
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Companies connected to Ian Lessem via their personal network
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| University of the Witwatersrand | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Stellenbosch | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Coast2Coast Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Coast2Coast Investments (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Coast2Coast Investments Pty Ltd (Coast2Coast Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Coast2coast Holdings Pty Ltd founded in 2007 by Gary Shayne and Cris Dillon. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd.
 African Infrastructure Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance African Infrastructure Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. (African Infrastructure Investment Managers) is a private equity firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape with additional offices in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Cote d'Ivoire. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
 Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. (Customised Solutions) is the asset management subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately owned by Old Mutual Ltd. (JSE: OMU) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2001 as Old Mutual Global Index Trackers (Pty) Ltd. and changed their name to Old Mutual Customised Solutions (Pty) Ltd. in May of 2015. Headquartered in Pinelands, Customised Solutions provides investment advisory services to corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, collective trusts, various global unit trust funds such as UCITS, investment companies, municipal government entities, and charitable organizations. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Metier Private Equity Pty Ltd.
 Metier Private Equity Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Metier Private Equity Pty Ltd (Metier Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Metier Group of Companies founded in 2003 by Botha Christopher Paul, Dalais Raymond Thierry and Hewat Anthony. The firm is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| DRA GLOBAL LIMITED | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
SilverStreet Capital LLP
 SilverStreet Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance SilverStreet Capital LLP is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2007 by Gary Vaughan-Smith and Alexander Constantine Da Costa. SilverStreet Capital LLP is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
Monitor Deloitte
 Monitor Deloitte Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Monitor Deloitte is a company that provides strategic consulting services. The company is based in Rosslyn, VA. The company was founded by Lene S Schulze. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Consultant / Advisor | |
Old Mutual Investment Group (Pty) Ltd.
 Old Mutual Investment Group (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Old Mutual Investment Group (Pty) Ltd. (OMIGSA) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Investment Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by Old Mutual Ltd. (JSE: OMU; OTCMKTS: ODMUF). Formerly known as Old Mutual Asset Managers, OMIGSA offers segregated portfolios and pooled funds across the risk/return spectrum and manage various multi-assets, equity, fixed interest and listed property strategies for individual and institutional investors. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Actis Africa Ltd. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd.
 Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Ninety One Ltd. (JSE: NY1) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 1991 and was formerly known as Investec Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. Headquartered in Cape Town, Ninety One is a specialist asset management firm which provides a range of portfolio management services and products to institutional and individual investors. They are socially responsible and are aware of their broader responsibility to society and seek to make a positive impact by focusing on initiatives that support local communities and their environments. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| DIGICORE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Air Freight/Couriers | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Primedia Holdings Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
PrimaLoft, Inc.
 PrimaLoft, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries PrimaLoft, Inc. engages in the research, development, and production of insulations and fabrics. The firm sells its products under the brand PrimalLoft which are used in outdoor and fashion, home furnishings, work wear, hunting, and military applications. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Latham, NY. | Textiles | Director/Board Member | |
Marucci Sports LLC
 Marucci Sports LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Marucci Sports LLC manufactures and distributes baseball and softball equipment. Its product portfolio includes wood and metal bats; apparel and accessories; batting and fielding gloves; and bags and protective gear. The company was founded by Kurt Ainsworth in 2004 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
Velocity Outdoor, Inc.
 Velocity Outdoor, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of The Kattegat Trust Co. Ltd., Velocity Outdoor, Inc. is a holding company that provides strategic expertise, business management, and financial consulting services to various brands. The company is based in Bloomfield, NY. These brands include Ravin Crossbows, CenterPoint Archery, Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Optics, Game Face Blasters, Game Face Airsoft, and LaserMax. Ravin Crossbows is known for its industry-leading crossbows and accessories, while Crosman and Benjamin offer a range of airguns and accessories. CenterPoint Optics provides riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, and other optics accessories. Game Face Blasters and Game Face Airsoft offer foam blasters and airsoft rifles, pistols, ammo, and accessories. LaserMax provides laser and light-based aiming enhancers, including guide rod series lasers systems and trigger guard lasers. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member | |
Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd.
 Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of FirstRand Ltd., Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. is a South African Johannesburg-based investment management company. The company offers innovative investment solutions and is known for its Ashburton Leaders Equity Fund, which focuses on investing in market leaders. Ashburton Investments, as a trusted investment manager of FirstRand group, helps investors reach their investment goals. The company's investment philosophy and approach can be learned through their website, where prices and performance of their funds can also be viewed. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
FirstRand Bank Ltd.
 FirstRand Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance FirstRand Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CLOSE BROTHERS GROUP PLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | President | |
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp.
 Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. manufactures permanent and soft magnetic products and assemblies. It offers precision magnetic assemblies, flexmag flexible magnets, magnet production, fabrication and precision thin metals. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
FOX Factory, Inc.
 FOX Factory, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Fox Factory, Inc. manufactures and develops shock absorbers and racing suspension products. The firm also offers t-shirts, tech shirts, hats and hoodies for men and women. It serves snowmobile, mountain bike, off road car & truck, terrain vehicle and motorcycle markets. The company was founded by Robert C. Fox Jr. in 1974 and is headquartered in Braselton, GA. | Auto Parts: OEM | Private Equity Investor | |
Compass Group Management LLC
 Compass Group Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Compass Group Management LLC (Compass Group Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of The Compass Group International LLC founded in 1998 by Alan B. Offenberg and Elias J. Sabo. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Irvine, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Royal Bank of Scotland International Custody Bank Ltd.
 Royal Bank of Scotland International Custody Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland International Custody Bank Ltd. provides banking services. The company is based in London, UK. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Spear Capital Pty Ltd.
 Spear Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Spear Capital Pty Ltd (Spear Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Newlands, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of the Western Cape | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of South Africa | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| PSG FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Public Communications Contact | |
Deloitte/Malawi/
 Deloitte/Malawi/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte/Malawi provides accounting services. The private company is based in Blantyre, Malawi. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Kleoss Capital (Pty) Ltd.
 Kleoss Capital (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kleoss Capital (Pty) Ltd. (Kleoss Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Halekopane Matsipa. The firm is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Arise Pty Ltd.
 Arise Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Arise Pty Ltd. (Arise) is a private equity firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
| Rhodes University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Boston Consulting Group | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Barclays Global Investors Holdings Deutschland GmbH | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Obsidian Health Pty Ltd.
 Obsidian Health Pty Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Obsidian Health Pty Ltd. provides healthcare solutions to both the private and public healthcare sectors. It offers angio, cardio, hospital, point of care, and orthopaedic products. The company is headquartered in Randburg, South Africa. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Kountable, Inc.
 Kountable, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Kountable, Inc. engages in financing, procurement, insurance, and logistics services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The firm offers trade management support solutions. The company was founded by Christopher Hale, Craig Allen, and Catherine Nomura in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
SeamlessHR Ltd.
 SeamlessHR Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SeamlessHR Ltd. provides end to end human resource software for hiring, training and managing top talent in Nigeria. covers payroll, leave, performance, and onboarding. The company was founded by Emmanuel Okeleji and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Lateral Capital LLC (New York)
 Lateral Capital LLC (New York) Investment ManagersFinance Lateral Capital LLC (New York) (Lateral Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Rob Eloff. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| BRIMSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Seavuna Fishing Co. Pty Ltd.
 Seavuna Fishing Co. Pty Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Seavuna Fishing Co. Pty Ltd. is a South African company that engages in fishing and processing operations. The private company is based in Mossel Bay, South Africa. | Food Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
South African Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd.
 South African Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance South African Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in South Africa. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Clover SA Pty Ltd.
 Clover SA Pty Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Clover SA Pty Ltd. manufactures packaged food. Its products include milk, numel, amasi, cheese, yoghurt products, beverages, soy milk, lactose free milk and functional drink. The company is headquartered in Roodepoort, South Africa. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Tsebo Solutions Group Pty Ltd.
 Tsebo Solutions Group Pty Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tsebo Solutions Group Pty Ltd. provides hospitality and facilities management services. It offers facilities management, remote camps, catering, and cleaning services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Khulasande Capital Partnership
 The Khulasande Capital Partnership Investment ManagersFinance The Khulasande Capital Partnership (Khusalande Capital) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2014 by Sthembile Nkabinde. The firm is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
| FIRSTRAND NAMIBIA LIMITED | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd.
 FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. (FIA UK) is a Great Britain-based fund management firm headquartered in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1984, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FIA UK provides a range of global investment products and services to institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| South Africa | 29 |
| United States | 11 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Malawi | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Process Industries | 3 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 191 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 91 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 75 |
| Private Equity Investor | 56 |
| Graduate Degree | 49 |
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| Katie Spencer | 16 |
| Jeroen van Doornik | 13 |
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| Ryan Franz | 12 |
| Sacha Oshry | 11 |
| Christopher Kapanga | 9 |
| Ryan Thorp | 9 |
| Quintin Rossi | 9 |
| Liz Kolobe | 8 |
| Mvikeli Hlophe | 8 |
| Rijn van der Walt | 7 |
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