ABOUT US


A Strategic Investment Holdings Company involved in various sectors from Hospitality, Construction, Financing, Technology & Advertising/Communications. The company focuses on investments with strong growth potential and sustainable returns over the long term. Company is founded by Karabo Songo a brand specialist, business executive & entrepreneur with business interests that focus on the advertising and marketing industry. He has management experience that ranges from Technology Services, Hospitality/Leisure & marketing/advertising investments.

As part of contributing to the industry direction and policy development, he sits on various industry boards incl. Association for Communication and Advertising in SA. He has also been recognized by several corporate organizations through various business nominations, judging/speaking panels and awards such as Loerie Awards, Assegai Awards, Nedbank IMC Conference, EOY Entrepreneur of the Year, MTN App of the Year, Bookmark Awards & Effie Awards.

His passion is to be able to build innovative marketing businesses & brands within Africa with a difference and grow entities into profitable assets for shareholders. He has worked and managed brands in the following sectors: Telecomms, S.O.E's, Financial Services, F.M.C.G, Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing etc


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OUR MISSION

To create long-term value for our stakeholders by strategically investing in diverse sectors, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth.


OUR VISION

To be a leader in strategic investments, recognized for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional performance across all our sectors. We aspire to shape industries, inspire communities, and generate lasting impact that yields results.


OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity | Innovation | Sustainability | Diversity & Inclusion | Customer Centricity | Collaborative

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

CURRENT & PAST BOARD SEATS

Agency Council Member

IAB SA

Board and Exco Member

Association for Communication and Advertising

Board Member

G20 Young Enterpreneur South Africa

Non Executive Chairman

Association for Communication and Advertising

Non Executive Chairman

Olive Communications & MEdia Group (Pty) Ltd

Non Executive Director

Activecom Media

Non Executive Director

Brave Group

Non Executive Director

Moepathutse ICT Solutions

Non Executive Projects Director

Tsalena Media

NEWS

Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah

The Trevor Noah Tourism Campaign is not merely about showcasing South Africa’s wonders; it’s a heartfelt voyage guided by the emotions of pride, belonging, and a deep-rooted love for one’s homeland. Trevor Noah, the beloved comedian with a global footprint

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House of Brave announces major empowerment deal, appoints Karabo Songo, Musa Kalenga

Yesterday saw 100% black-owned investment firm FastGro Investment Holdings acquire a 25.1% share of independent agency House of Brave (HOB) and the appointment of new group CEO Karabo Songo and chief future officer Musa Kalenga.

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NYF Awards for SA's The Animation School and Fastgro Investment Holdings

The New York Festivals (NYF) 2024 TV & Film Awards winners have been announced with South Africa’s The Animation School winning a silver and bronze and Fastgro Investment Holdings winning a bronze. Both The Animation School’s

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Why transformation is slow in the advertising industry

As the advertising industry faces an April implementation of new transformation targets, the independent House of Brave agency has sold a 25.1% stake to FastGro Investment Holdings, a 100% black-owned investment firm active in various sectors, including hospitality,

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House of Brave Announces Empowerment Deal for Agency Group

The true meaning of transformation in the South African advertising industry is finally coming to the fore with the acquisition of 25.1% share by FastGro Investment Holdings (a 100% black owned investment firm) of independent agency House of Brave (HOB) as well as the

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CONTACT DETAILS

21 Aspen Street

Bryanston Ext

Johannesburg

2191





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