About Us – Rostra AG

About Us

Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, and listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, we are a publicly traded investment company specializing in long-term equity investments in southern Africa. With a sectoral focus on the financial services industry and commodity trading companies, we target high-potential businesses with promising growth opportunities. Our regional emphasis lies in Southern Africa, where we partner with established and emerging companies to support sustainable growth and regional development. Through deep local insight and long-term capital commitment, we aim to enable growth and create lasting value – both for our shareholders and our portfolio companies.

We have been founded in 2024 and carried out our first investment in 2025. As Rostra AG is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, we serve as a gateway both for providing a capital market access for thriving African business as well as for offering a transparent access to Africa’s growth markets for international investors.

Strategy

We are pursuing a strategy of sustainable, profit-oriented growth with a steady increase in enterprise value. Our focus regarding our acquisitions is therefore on thriving businesses that offer substantial growth and profit potential in view of future development.

Our core investment focus lies in African financial services and commodity trading companies, particularly in Southern Africa. By investing in these sectors, we aim to support broader financial inclusion. Financial inclusion in Southern Africa has improved significantly, especially through digital financial services such as mobile money. Yet, with 90% of transactions still made in cash, the potential for expanding cashless payments remains vast. Despite existing challenges – such as liquidity issues, limited financial access, and regulatory constraints – the financial sector offers high long-term value. Through strategic investments and sustainable development, we seek to participate in Africa’s dynamic fintech and trade growth.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is a fundamental principle that extends across all areas of our company. Transparent reporting and an emphasis on personal and corporate liability are deeply rooted in our Group’s corporate culture. A strong, trust-based relationship between the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board forms the foundation of effective leadership and responsible management at Rostra AG.

Leadership

Our leadership team combines extensive experience as investors with a genuine entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for supporting our portfolio companies as trusted advisors. Our directors possess deep strategic and operational expertise with track records of successful acquisitions both on the African as well as the European continent.

With a pragmatic mindset, we are well-equipped to address entrepreneurial challenges effectively. We believe in responsible entrepreneurship, mutual trust, and integrity – and we work alongside our portfolio companies in a collaborative and authentic way to drive long-term success.

Career

At Rostra AG, a shared passion for tackling unique challenges is what unites our entire team. That’s why we’re not just looking for talent – we’re looking for individuals with personality, curiosity, and a drive to learn every day while continuously challenging the status quo. We value critical thinkers who can look beyond established structures, connect the dots, and implement practical, effective solutions. If you’re excited to grow within a dynamic team and shape the future with us, we’d love to get to know you!