Peter J.P. Van As

Phatisa is a leading sub-Saharan African private equity fund manager. Established in 2005, the firm focusses on investments across the African food value chain, plus affordable housing; whilst balancing commercial returns with impact objectives. Phatisa has three funds under management, totalling more than US$ 400 million, managed by a team of over 35 dedicated staff with a proven track record of managing private equity funds and commercial businesses throughout the continent. We speak ~30 languages and represent 11 nationalities. Phatisa is committed to the principle of 'and' – as opposed to 'or'. Meaning, the firm focusses on delivering impact & returns. Planet & profits. Growth & responsibility. As a core tenet, the firm believes that financial performance and impact are mutually exclusive – rather, mutually beneficial. And is driven by a passion to positively impact the lives & livelihoods of African people. Phatisa achieves this ambition by investing into the food value chain and affordable housing - to create inclusive businesses that maintain their commercial focus while addressing societal & environmental challenges.

Copia is the only B2C e-commerce platform design to serve the rapidly growing middle and low-income African consumer market, 750 million households strong.

Phatisa is a leading sub-Saharan African private equity fund manager. Established in 2005, the firm focusses on investments across the African food value chain, plus affordable housing; whilst balancing commercial returns with impact objectives. Phatisa has three funds under management, totalling more than US$ 400 million, managed by a team of over 35 dedicated staff with a proven track record of managing private equity funds and commercial businesses throughout the continent. We speak ~30 languages and represent 11 nationalities. Phatisa is committed to the principle of 'and' – as opposed to 'or'. Meaning, the firm focusses on delivering impact & returns. Planet & profits. Growth & responsibility. As a core tenet, the firm believes that financial performance and impact are mutually exclusive – rather, mutually beneficial. And is driven by a passion to positively impact the lives & livelihoods of African people. Phatisa achieves this ambition by investing into the food value chain and affordable housing - to create inclusive businesses that maintain their commercial focus while addressing societal & environmental challenges.

Phatisa is a leading sub-Saharan African private equity fund manager. Established in 2005, the firm focusses on investments across the African food value chain, plus affordable housing; whilst balancing commercial returns with impact objectives. Phatisa has three funds under management, totalling more than US$ 400 million, managed by a team of over 35 dedicated staff with a proven track record of managing private equity funds and commercial businesses throughout the continent. We speak ~30 languages and represent 11 nationalities. Phatisa is committed to the principle of 'and' – as opposed to 'or'. Meaning, the firm focusses on delivering impact & returns. Planet & profits. Growth & responsibility. As a core tenet, the firm believes that financial performance and impact are mutually exclusive – rather, mutually beneficial. And is driven by a passion to positively impact the lives & livelihoods of African people. Phatisa achieves this ambition by investing into the food value chain and affordable housing - to create inclusive businesses that maintain their commercial focus while addressing societal & environmental challenges.

Connecting people, Brands and opportunities

Copia is the only B2C e-commerce platform design to serve the rapidly growing middle and low-income African consumer market, 750 million households strong.

Every day, 3.4 billion people around the world enjoy our products - from ground-breaking brands like Hellmanns, Domestos, Dove and Rexona (to name just a few). Our brands lead the way - innovating in their fields, delighting their consumers and powering our business forward. And it is our people who make everything happen. Our bright and curious people who imagine and create the future - diverse, passionate and ambitious people. A role with us means endless opportunities with global brands that make markets and people who play to win. We make markets and create cultures through some of the biggest brands and best-known products in the world. Talented teams in 190 countries redefine the way we do business and set new standards for our brands. Always learning, always innovating. Is this your moment?