
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe eyes $1-billion valuation
TymeBank, controlled by Motsepe, expects to complete a $150-million funding round by the fourth quarter.
TymeBank, controlled by Motsepe, expects to complete a $150-million funding round by the fourth quarter.
This achievement comes less than a decade after its inception and is bolstered by a significant $110 million secured in its Series C capital raise finalized in January 2024.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
Motsepe’s fortune peaked above $3 billion in May, but a $200 million decline linked to his stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has pushed his net worth to $2.8 billion.
Recent disclosures reveal that companies linked to Motsepe donated heavily across the political spectrum in the first quarter of 2024.
Motsepe, who became Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 thanks to his mining ventures, is establishing a new base for his fortune, building resilience, and seeking future opportunities.
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The surge in Motsepe’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 45.9-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM).
Sanlam’s interest in SGIC is set to rise from 40 percent to 51 percent, and in SLIC from 42 percent to 54 percent.
The decline is a significant blow to Motsepe’s wealth, as his holding in ARM represents a substantial portion of his net worth.
Motsepe, boasting a net worth of $2.5 billion, derives a significant portion of his wealth from his substantial stake in ARM, cementing his position as one of Africa’s leading industrialists.
If successful, this collaboration could propel Motsepe into the ownership ranks of MultiChoice Group, further diversifying his holdings in South Africa’s leading companies.
The $28.8-million interim dividend will be deposited into Patrice Motsepe’s bank account on Mon., April 8, 2024.
Sanlam CEO Paul Hanratty, a notable figure in South Africa’s business landscape, lauded the company’s robust delivery in the face of extraordinary challenges during the past fiscal year.
Motsepe, who achieved the status of Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 through success in the mining industry, has consistently been a dedicated philanthropist.
Motsepe, Africa’s first Black billionaire and a prominent South African tycoon, holds a 45.9-percent stake in ARM, or 89,905,401 shares.