Company Overview
Founded in 2001, ChillBev is a fully integrated beverage company specializing in New Product Development (NPD), brand ownership, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and co-packing. With two strategically located production facilities in the Western Cape and Gauteng, and distribution hubs across South Africa, ChillBev optimizes transport costs and ensures operational flexibility.ChillBev operates two core business lines: a diverse portfolio of non-alcoholic and alcoholic brands targeting high-growth market segments, and a co-packing service catering to both local and multinational clients. Renowned for innovation and quality, ChillBev introduced Southern Africa’s first sugar-free mixers and utilizes premium ingredients sourced from trusted global suppliers. By combining a robust regional presence with advanced manufacturing processes, ChillBev has firmly established itself as a leader in the beverage industry.
ChillBev demonstrates alignment to our impact thesis through several core SDGs. The company promotes gender equality (SDG 5) through a female employment rate of approximately 40% across ChillBev and Inhle—an achievement that stands out in the manufacturing sector. The business also supports decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) through the creation of jobs (in South Africa’s challenging youth unemployment context), supporting local supply chains, adding value to raw materials, generating tax revenue, and advancing local manufacturing technologies. Through supporting local production, ChillBev reduces reliance on beverage imports, thus retaining capital within South Africa and contributing to national development objectives. Through our investor consortium, we will support the company in advancing its ESG and impact priorities, including improved B-BBEE scores, more structured waste management practices, and greater resource efficiency.