Annei Bruwer

Mergon

Mergon was started in 1980 by Francois van Niekerk and has grown into an internationally diversified investment portfolio that has achieved sustained commercial success over the past four decades. Mergon's story is unique in that, from humble beginnings and limited capital, Francois initiated a structure and financial ecosystem that now gives away over 70% of all proceeds through the Mergon Foundation. This positively impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Africa and the Middle East. Mergon Invest Mergon Invest holds an international portfolio of successful businesses operating within the property, financial services and technology industries, including industry leader King Price. In partnering with like-minded entrepreneurs, Mergon manages investments to deliver long-term capital growth and sustainable, growing distributions. As hands-on, relationship-based investors, Mergon's flexible mandate and entrepreneurial mindset allows for investment, growth and exit strategies that are tailored to maximise the potential of each investment. Mergon Foundation The proceeds of Mergon's investment portfolio is distributed by the Mergon Foundation which has a long history of working with carefully selected ministries and NPOs who focus on the spiritual and social transformation of communities in need. The Foundation strategically deploys these resources through well-chosen partnerships for the spiritual and social transformation of communities. Mergon Integrate Mergon has two entities that make up Mergon Integrate, namely Nation Builder and Ziwani. Nation Builder inspires and equips the business community to lead in sustainable social impact in South Africa. Ziwani is a platform that connects and equips business leaders through peer-learning, relationship and knowledge-sharing. It assists Christians in business to practically and meaningfully apply their Christian values in their sphere of work.