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Capitalising on Intellectual property

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:39:34 +0000

South African universities could benefit significantly, and boost the communities they serve, by creating start-up companies to exploit their research and generate much-needed revenue, writes Anita Nel.

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Tanno Brosens

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Tanno co-founded Magus in 2000. After qualifying Cum Laude from the
University of Stellenbosch,Tanno spent two years with Allan Gray as an Analyst,
and then 14 years with Investec Bank. At Investec, Tanno held a variety of positions,
playing a key role across the Asset Management, Treasury and Property divisions.

Paul Duval

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Paul co-founded Magus in 2000. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant
with PKF in Cape Town, Paul co-founded advisory firm BJD Incorporated.
This firm was acquired by PKF in 1997, after which Paul spent three years
as a partner at PKF focused on audit and corporate finance assignments.

Andrew Sparg

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Andrew joined Magus in 2012, with 14 years experience in the Financial Services industry. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in Cape Town, he spent 11 years within the Investec Bank group in South Africa and the UK. Within Investec Andrew held a variety of roles, ranging from a deal originator in Structured Finance to Joint Head of Credit Risk at Investec Bank plc. From 2007 to 2012 Andrew served as a voting member on the Credit Committee for Investec Bank plc, and was also a voting member on the Investec Bank plc Investment Committee.

SA Contractor

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:31:27 +0000

An electronic procurement community for the South African construction industry.

Betucare International

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A manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic health products.

Portfolio Online

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A third party reservations website for members of The Portfolio Collection.

Booksure

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The company provides a secure payment solution for independent accommodation establishments.

Please visit www.booksure.com

Humid Med Technology (Pty) Ltd

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Magus Ventures has acquired the technology for a revolutionary new health mask for air travel, and has developed the product to a commercialised stage. Magus is in discussions with several leading pharmaceutical companies for the manufacture and distribution rights of the health mask.

Boundary Financing Limited

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Formerly the International Bank of Southern Africa, Boundary Financing Limited was purchased by Magus Specialised Funds in 2003 from BNP Paribas and Dresdner Bank. The two major European banks were exiting South Africa and Magus Specialised Funds was able to structure, and raise funding for, the purchase of the bank. The structuring of the purchase of the bank was complex, with issues such as regulatory and tax considerations, and in depth corporate credit analysis was required on the banking book.