TALMAR INVESTMENT GROUP
About Us
TALMAR is a wellness focused investment platform backing founder led, “better for you” food, beverage and supplement brands, with the manufacturing, supply chain and distribution power to help them scale.
Partnered with Investec Bank
Backed by Investec and seasoned operators, blending institutional strength with entrepreneurial agility.
Our Integrated Platform
Build
Product Manufacturing
Innovation &
Incubation
Procurement
Planning
Production &
Replenishment
Warehousing & Inventory
Scale
Brand Distribution & Sales
Sales & Distribution
Brand Marketing
Direct-to-Consumer
Exports
Analytics
Value Creation
Driving Sustainable Growth
Optimisation
Synergise Brands and Platform
Grow Entrepreneurial Leaders
Improve Bottom Line
Value Deliverance
Our Value Add
We invest in and grow high potential “better for you” brands, from functional beverages and clean-label snacks to advanced nutritional supplements, and connect them to world class manufacturing and sales & distribution capabilities.
Unlike traditional investors, we don’t sit on the sidelines. We are operators, strategists, and partners, working alongside founders to build resilient, scalable businesses that are good for people and commercially strong for investors.
We put all the pieces of the puzzle together, combining visionary founders, breakthrough products, strategic expertise, and best in class infrastructure.
What We Look For
We focus on brands and businesses that live at the intersection of health, function and sustainability.
Health & Wellness
Low/no sugar, low/no alcohol, non-GMO, organic, natural, plant-based, clean-label products.
Convenience
Ready to drink formats, on the go pack sizes, accessible price points and everyday occasions.
Function
Vitamins, nootropics, energy, CBD, gut health, electrolytes, bone & skin health, slimming and antioxidants.
Sustainability
Superior branding and packaging, quality ingredients, emotional connection, and a focus on recyclability, natural sourcing and certifications. We partner with brands that are already resonating with modern consumers, and help them become category leaders.
Where We Are Invested
The TALMAR Team
Executives
Richard Rushton
Chairman
Ex SAB & Adcock Ingram executive with senior leadership experience in Africa, Asia, Latin America and recently retired CEO of Distell Ltd and serving on RCL Board.
Wim Buhrmann
CFO
EX MD of Distell Southern Africa with proven and sustained success in the Southern African beverages industry with a strong Financial background(CA).
Craig Parker
MD
Supply chain executive with general management experience across beverage and consumer goods value chain in SAB, Coke, BOS Brands, Goodleaf, Rubicon and In2Food.
Non-Executives
Mornay Coetzee
Experience in the beverage industry with SAB, Brandhouse and Diageo and highly successful entrepreneurial track record as co-founder founder in Mukuru. Libra, Korridor, REM Marketing & Inter Africa BDC.
Andre Parker
Ex MD of SAB Africa & Asia and SAB Plc executive with extensive listed company board experience at Tiger Brands, Standard Bank, Distell & Spur Corp.
Dr Tony Rushton
Investor and ex-partner of East Coast Radiology, a leading radiology practice recently acquired by Life Healthcare.