Shuter & Shooter
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Shuter & Shooter - overview
Location
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Primary Industry
Media
About
Shuter & Shooter is a South African publisher specializing in educational materials, offering over 950 textbooks and digital resources designed to support diverse learners across the educational spectrum. Shuter & Shooter Publishers (Pty) Ltd focuses on producing educational learning materials tailored to the South African curriculum. The firm is headquartered in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. In 2006, Zico Capital acquired a minority stake in the company.
The founder's history is not publicly available. Shuter & Shooter Publishers (Pty) Ltd specializes in educational learning and teaching materials, focusing on high-quality textbooks and supplementary resources for the South African curriculum. Their product offerings include over 950 meticulously crafted titles in all of South Africa's official languages. Notable imprints such as Shuters Top Class, Shuters Premier, and IsiZulu Sethu address educational needs from foundational literacy to specialized training materials.
The company also provides digital innovations like e-books and animated video lessons, aligning with governmental initiatives in education. They primarily serve the South African educational market, including schools, educators, and students, while their digital resources extend to a wider audience seeking modern educational tools. Shuter & Shooter Publishers generates revenue through the sale of educational materials, focusing on direct-to-consumer transactions and partnerships with educational institutions. They offer flagship products, including CAPS-approved textbooks and digital learning resources sold directly to schools and learners.
Transactions typically involve bulk purchases by educational institutions and individual sales to consumers. Their pricing structure reflects their commitment to quality education, although specific pricing details for individual products are not publicly disclosed. As a recognized training provider, they also engage in partnerships that may include training services related to their educational offerings, enhancing their revenue streams within the educational sector. Shuter & Shooter plans to launch new educational products, although specific release dates are not detailed.
The company aims to expand into new markets, specifically targeting opportunities beyond the South African borders to enhance accessibility for a diverse learner base. The funding received from Zico Capital in 2006 will support these initiatives, although financial terms were not disclosed.
Current Investors
Zungu Investments
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Literary Publishing
Website
www.shuters.com
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Shuter & Shooter - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Buyout | Completed | Shuter & Shooter | - |
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