Overview

Oakwell was founded in 1999 by the South African entrepreneur Mark Paulsmeier, and now forms part of an elite investment consortium which operates from the Cayman Islands.

Oakwell was established to function as a self-sustaining private investment group whose mission is to take full advantage of the various lucrative corporate investment opportunities that is almost only presented to well resource organizations in the world economy.

Hence, Oakwell Holdings has established three dedicated specialist divisions in its quest to achieve its ambitious vision of becoming the worlds most exclusive and dynamic private investment group.

• Oakwell Associates is the venture capital financing division of the group and has a funding capacity exceeding $115-billion through its 1200 funding syndicates.
• Oakwell Corporate is the corporate expertise and advisory services division of the group, comprising of approximately 105 000 independent corporate and professional consultants and specialists in 68 countries. Oakwell Corporate provides the group with the required in-house corporate and management advice, as well as guidance to effectively give effect to its objectives and goals.
• Oakwell Investments is the division of the group responsible for the merger and acquisitions of lucrative business enterprises into the Oakwell fold. In addition, Oakwell Investments are responsible to manage the group’s vast corporate empire that includes corporate activities and interests in approximately 2300 companies in 68 countries. Oakwell Investments also manages and invests the more than $80-billion entrusted by various international funds and investment groups to the Oakwell portfolio.

With its valuable, well-structured and resourced three specialist divisions, Oakwell has a very strong global presence which underlines the group’s phenomenal successes as reflected in its Group Achievements.

The positive impact of Oakwell’s successful Corporate Strategy and corporate philosophy have secured its position as the most preferred and exclusive private investment group in the world. In addition, Oakwell has established itself as a leader in demonstrating good corporate citizenship through its active participation and involvement in philanthropic programs.

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