Kasada Capital Management is a private equity firm focused on the hospitality sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The firm was founded in 2018 by Olivier Granet, a former investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Kasada has raised over $500 million to invest in hotels, resorts, and other hospitality assets in Africa.
Kasada’s investment strategy is to partner with experienced hotel operators to develop and manage hotels in Africa.
The firm believes that the African hospitality sector is under-developed and has significant growth potential.
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Kasada’s target markets include:
- Gateway cities: Major cities that are gateways to tourism destinations, such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi.
- Tourist destinations: Popular tourist destinations, such as beach resorts and safari lodges.
- Upcoming markets: Emerging markets with strong economic growth and rising disposable incomes, such as Rwanda and Ghana.
Kasada has a strong team with a deep understanding of the African hospitality sector.
The firm’s team has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including investment banking, development, and management.Kasada is a well-funded and experienced private equity firm that is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of the African hospitality sector.
The firm is committed to investing in hotels and resorts that will create jobs and boost economic development in Africa.Here are some of Kasada’s notable investments:
- Protea Hotels by Marriott, South Africa: A portfolio of 15 hotels in South Africa.
- Zanzibar Serena Beach Resort, Tanzania: A luxury beach resort in Zanzibar.
- Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya: A safari lodge in Kenya.
- Botswana Island Lodge, Botswana: A safari lodge in Botswana.
- Rwanda Silverback Lodge, Rwanda: A safari lodge in Rwanda.
