Koos Bekker's Prosus backs Rain’s $75 million funding round
Under South African billionaire Koos Bekker, Prosus continues its efforts to support tech solutions that address the evolving needs of workers worldwide.
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Prosus, led by South African Billionaire Koos Bekker, acquires food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Prosus acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for $4.3 billion, expanding its European food delivery dominance and leveraging AI, investment expertise, and logistics innovation.
Internet group led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker buys back $196 million in shares
While continuing its buyback program, Prosus is also looking ahead, with plans to invest nearly $20 billion in Europe.
Internet group led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker to invest $20 billion in Europe
Prosus, which holds a diverse portfolio spanning fintech, social media, edtech, and food delivery, is doubling down on growth opportunities in the region.
South African billionaire loses $112 million as US targets Tencent in Chinese military blacklist
His 0.76% stake in Prosus dropped $73 million, while his 0.93% stake in Naspers lost $39.6 million.
Prosus to acquire online travel agency in Latin America for $1.7 billion
Prosus is set to acquire Latin America’s top online travel agency, Despegar, for $1.7 billion to expand its ecosystem.
Prosus aims for $400-million e-commerce profit by 2025
CEO Bloisi emphasizes profitability and strategic divestments in core business
Prosus, linked to South African billionaire Koos Bekker, offloads $743 million worth of Trip.com shares
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Prosus backs Sydney startup in $33-million raise
Prosus, a global consumer internet group founded in 1997 under South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s leadership, has become one of the world’s largest technology investors.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker records $300-million wealth loss in 2023
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth dips by $100 million
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.4 billion.
Internet group partly owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker to sell part of PayU for $610 million
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth surges by $100 million back to $2.5 billion
With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Bekker ranks among the wealthiest billionaires on the African continent.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth declines by $200 million in 96 days
Bekker has been an active businessman since 1985.