About
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, headquartered in Amsterdam. The company was spun out from Naspers, the South African media and technology conglomerate, establishing itself as an independent publicly listed entity focused on identifying and scaling consumer-facing internet businesses across emerging and developed markets. The firm operates a diversified investment portfolio spanning online classifieds, food delivery, payments, fintech, and edtech sectors, with a particular emphasis on high-growth opportunities in regions where digital adoption is accelerating. Prosus functions as both an operational investor and a strategic technology investor, taking both controlling and minority stakes in companies where it can add value through operational expertise, capital deployment, and access to its global network. The organization's investment approach combines early-stage venture capital with growth-stage and mature company investments, allowing it to support entrepreneurs from initial launch through scale-up phases. As a publicly traded company, Prosus provides its shareholders with exposure to emerging markets internet trends and technology innovation, while offering portfolio companies access to patient capital, international expansion capabilities, and operational support across its established business units. The firm's geographic focus extends across Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and select developed markets, reflecting its thesis that consumer internet adoption in emerging economies presents substantial long-term value creation opportunities. Prosus distinguishes itself through its ability to deploy significant capital at scale while maintaining flexibility across investment stages and company sizes.