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Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s backed investors take over Java House restaurant chain

Paul MurungiEast Africa Lifestyle News & Analysis The Big StoryMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java House Africa, from UK’s emerging-market investor Actis, for an undisclosed sum. A statement released by the two equity firms yesterday notes that the investment marks a significant milestone in Java House’s growth journey, reinforcing its position as a category leader on the continent. Founded in 1999, Java House has grown into a household name, offering high-quality coffee and a diverse menu to customers across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The company…

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Meet the New Owners: Who are Alterra Capital Partners and Phatisa Who Bought Java House?

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets Company News Global News Real Estate & Construction The Big StoryJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

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Java House restaurant chain sold in undisclosed multi-million dollar deal

Paul MurungiBusiness & Markets Company News Destinations & Hotels East Africa Food, Wine & Fine Dining Global News Lifestyle News & Analysis Real Estate & Construction The Big Story The Executive TravelerJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with the transaction awaiting approval from the Comesa Competition Commission. Alterra Capital Partners, an Africa- focused equity firm is set to acquire Java House from Actis International, a U.K based limited liability company registered in accordance with the laws of England. Actis holds an investment fund under the Actis LLP, a Mauritian investment holding company,which through its subsidiaries, is involved in the fast food and restaurants business, operating the Java House…

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The rise of Cafe Javas and the price competition has to pay

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Hospitality & Tourism The Big StoryAugust 14, 2019November 18, 2019

Café Javas ended 2018 at a high- a gross turnover of UGX27.1 billion, according to our highly placed sources. This was a 48.1% jump from the UGX18.3 billion turned over…

FOOD WARS: Cafesserie pushes Java House out of Village Mall; to open second branch in October

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Lifestyle The Big StoryMay 21, 2019May 21, 2019

Cafesserie, the Italian coffee and French bakery house is opening its second Ugandan outlet at Village Mall Bugoloobi, CEO East Africa, has reliably learnt. Ironically the premises it is occupying,…

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