Contec Global Inc.

What Contec Global Inc. does

Contec Global Inc. is a privately held, family-owned technology conglomerate founded in 1984 by the Berry family and headquartered in London, with African operations anchored in Lagos, Nigeria and a presence in Dubai, UAE via Berry Holdings Ltd. The company operates across five primary verticals through wholly owned subsidiaries: Secure Technologies (government biometric ID systems, dominated by the CERPAC expatriate residence permit scheme with the Federal Government of Nigeria and replicated in Burundi and Niger); AfriOne (smartphones, tablets, and laptops manufactured at a 20,000+ sq.ft. Lagos facility, launched in 2016 as Nigeria's first domestically built smartphone brand); Contec Energy (CNG and LNG supply, including the licensed COGO plant in Lagos and a virtual pipeline system across six West and Central African countries); Contec Agro (organic farming biotechnology including bioseed, biofertilizer, and bioplanting products); and Mobile Technologies (NowNow mobile payments and Green Lotto entertainment via POS agent networks). In 2024, the group expanded into luxury automotive through the acquisition of Wiesmann, a German manufacturer partnered with BMW for M-series engines.

The company's revenue model is diversified across licensing and government services (Secure Technologies), hardware sales (AfriOne devices, agro inputs), transaction fees (energy supply, mobile payments, lottery), and capital-intensive infrastructure operations (CNG/LNG facilities). The customer base is bifurcated: government contracts anchor the secure technologies and energy verticals, while African and Nigerian consumer segments drive mobile, smartphone, and lottery revenue. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales (government contracts), physical manufacturing and retail (AfriOne), licensed facilities (energy), and POS agent networks (financial services and entertainment).

Operational scale spans 11 countries across Africa (Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, Chad, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Niger), Europe (UK, Germany post-Wiesmann), and the Middle East (UAE). Total disclosed headcount is 51-100 employees — likely understated given the conglomerate's multi-vertical scope and reliance on outsourced or contracted labor — with no external institutional investors or public listing in evidence. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Contec Global Inc.

Legal name

Contec Global Inc.

Website

https://contecglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Contec Global Inc. is a privately held, family-owned technology conglomerate founded in 1984, operating across government biometric security (CERPAC program in Nigeria), smartphone manufacturing (AfriOne), energy (CNG/LNG), agriculture, mobile payments, and luxury automotive (Wiesmann).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Technology Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Cash-in-Transit (CIT) & Valuables Logistics Security (IMAIAEAL)

Keywords

• Government secure identity
• Biometric authentication systems
• Mobile device manufacturing
• Natural gas energy
• Organic agriculture biotechnology

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Secure Technologies Licensing & Services: Government contracts for secure document systems, ID cards, and the CERPAC scheme. Revenue from licensing secure technology solutions and operating 36 issuance centers across Nigeria. Partnerships with governments in Burundi and Niger.
2. Mobile Device Sales (AfriOne): Sale of AfriOne smartphones, tablets, and laptops manufactured in Nigeria. First mobile phone manufacturer in Nigeria, targeting African consumers with affordable technology devices.
3. Energy Supply (CNG/LNG): Supply of power, energy, and gas to regions in Africa. License to operate CNG plant in Lagos supplying clean fuel to transport sector (COGO project). Virtual pipeline solutions for gas delivery.
4. Financial Technology Services: Mobile payment services through NowNow platform and POS networks. Lottery/entertainment services through Green Lotto with registered attendant network.
5. Agricultural Products: Sale of organic farming products including bioseed, biofertilizer, and bioplanting to support African agricultural development and food security.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Contec Global is a diversified technology conglomerate that, through multiple operating subsidiaries, delivers government-grade secure identification systems (notably the CERPAC scheme under partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria); manufactures and sells AfriOne smartphones, tablets and laptops in Lagos; operates licensed CNG/LNG energy infrastructure and a virtual pipeline system across West and Central Africa; supplies organic agricultural biotechnology products (bioseed, biofertilizer, bioplanting) under the Contec Agro brand; runs mobile payment (NowNow) and lottery (Green Lotto) services via POS networks; and produces Wiesmann luxury vehicles following its acquisition of the German manufacturer.

Product overview

Contec Global Inc. is a diversified technology conglomerate operating across multiple verticals through distinct divisions and sub-brands. The company offers a portfolio of technology solutions spanning government security (Secure Technologies with CERPAC program), organic agriculture (Contec Agro with bioseed/biofertilizer products), luxury automotive (Wiesmann acquisition), mobile technology (AfriOne devices, NowNow payments, Green Lotto), and energy (Contec Energy with COGO CNG project). The company operates across Africa, India, and Europe with operations in Nigeria, UAE, and UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AfriOne: Innovative, sleek, and affordable smartphones, tablets, and laptops manufactured in Nigeria - the first mobile smartphone made in Nigeria
• COGO
• NowNow
• Green Lotto
• Wiesmann

Products and services

• CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card) Program Flagship government identification program partnered with the Nigerian government since 1984, providing secure documents for identification of foreign residents with a central database tracking foreign national movements across Nigeria.
• Secure Technologies (Government ID & Authentication Systems) Automated systems for authentication of people, objects and documents; tamper-proof, machine-readable security solutions and secure ID documents for government clients.
• AfriOne Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops Affordable smartphones, tablets and laptops manufactured in Nigeria since 2016; first mobile smartphone manufactured in Nigeria, enabling connectivity for Nigerian consumers.
• NowNow Mobile Payment Platform Mobile-responsive financial technology software enabling connectivity for Nigerians to enter the marketplace for commerce and payments, distributed through POS networks with registered attendants.
• Green Lotto Entertainment / Lottery Service Entertainment technology providing daily winnings and weekly jackpots with POS systems and registered attendant networks for distribution.
• Contec Energy CNG/LNG Supply (incl. COGO Plant and Virtual Pipeline) Power, energy and gas supply across Africa with focus on renewable energy solutions and backup power generation; includes a Federal Government-licensed CNG plant in Lagos (COGO) and a virtual pipeline (LNG & CNG) system that is the first of its kind in Western Africa, operating across Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, Chad, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
• Contec Agro (Bioseed, Biofertilizer, Bioplanting) Organic farming products and biotechnology solutions for African agriculture: bioseed, biofertilizer and bioplanting products used at every stage of farming from seed treatment and root dipping through soil application to dip irrigation.
• Wiesmann Luxury Vehicles German luxury car manufacturer acquired by Contec Global, producing high-end automobiles powered by BMW M-series engines.
• Mobile Technologies Division Services Mobile technology services including commerce, entertainment, internet, advertising and media across Africa and India; covers telecommunications equipment manufacturing, paging network operation, ITES, network management services, VAS, and financial technology for payments and lending.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 CERPAC centers operating across Nigeria
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Federal Government of NigeriaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Long-standing partnership since 1984 for the CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card) scheme. Contec Global provides secure documents for identification of foreign residents and maintains a central database tracking foreign national movements. Operates 36 centers across Nigeria.
• Government of BurundicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development and production of secure smart technologies and documentation solutions.
• Government of NigercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development and production of secure smart technologies and documentation solutions.
• WiesmanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Wiesmann, a German-based luxury car manufacturer. Wiesmann is set to launch newest additions to the Wiesmann range powered by BMW M-series engines.
• BMWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BMW for engine supply (M-series engines) powering Wiesmann luxury vehicles. Combined partnership with BMW and other leaders in automotive and luxury industries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veridos GmbH: Provider of government identity solutions including secure documents and biometric enrollment systems, comparable to Contec Secure Technologies' secure ID and CERPAC operations for sovereign clients.
• OPay: Major Nigerian mobile payment and POS platform operator, directly comparable to Contec's NowNow mobile payment service and attendant-controlled POS distribution network.
• HID Global: Specialist in secure identity credentials, access control, and biometric identification technology for governments and enterprises, directly comparable to Contec's biometric and secure-document offerings.
• Transsion Holdings: Dominant African smartphone manufacturer behind the TECNO, Infinix, and itel brands — directly comparable to Contec's AfriOne business, which manufactures affordable smartphones for the Nigerian market from a Lagos facility.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in biometric and government-issued identity solutions, directly comparable to Contec's Secure Technologies division and the CERPAC program, which has issued secure identification documents to foreign residents across Nigeria since 1984.
• Maserati: Italian luxury sports and GT car manufacturer with limited-volume, premium-positioned vehicles — comparable to Wiesmann's boutique positioning as a niche luxury performance brand under Contec's ownership.
• Aston Martin Lagonda: Boutique British luxury sports car manufacturer with low-volume, high-unit-economics production — directly comparable to Contec's Wiesmann luxury automotive business relaunched with BMW M-series engine supply.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: Global aerospace and defense conglomerate whose Digital Identity and Security division provides government biometric and document verification solutions, competing with Contec's Secure Technologies but at significantly larger scale and across multiple non-African markets.
• Interswitch Group: Largest Nigerian payment infrastructure company with broad electronic payments, processing, and switching services — directly comparable to Contec's NowNow mobile payment platform but operating at significantly broader scale across the Nigerian ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Flutterwave: Pan-African payments and fintech infrastructure provider with growing share of Nigerian and West African digital transactions — an adjacent comparable to Contec's NowNow mobile payment platform as both target Nigerian consumer payment volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/contecglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/contecglobal.co.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contecgloballtd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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