Strategic partnership to drive localisation, expand services, and reduce reliance on medical tourism
Gaborone, Botswana
13 May 2025
Africa Lighthouse Capital is pleased to announce a significant investment to acquire a 76% equity stake in Medlane Holdings, Botswana’s leading day hospital, to support an ambitious growth plan and expand access to quality primary healthcare across Botswana.
Medlane Holdings has established itself as a leader in Botswana’s healthcare landscape, specialising in ophthalmic surgical procedures such as corneal transplants and retinal surgeries. This strategic investment will enable Medlane Holdings, under the continued leadership of its founders, Warren Lane and Dr. Tyler Lane, to accelerate the expansion of its therapeutic focus areas. Africa Lighthouse Capital’s support will facilitate the establishment of multiple new facilities, the introduction of new medical specialisations, and the development of comprehensive preventative care and pharmacy services. This expansion aims to address the growing demand for accessible and affordable primary healthcare in Botswana and reduce the reliance on costly outbound medical tourism.
Bame Pule, the Founder and CEO of Africa Lighthouse Capital, said, “We are excited about working with the founders of Medlane Holdings to help the company fulfil its potential by establishing multiple new specialisations, among other growth initiatives. The investment will
increase the localisation of specialist care and reduce medical tourism. We are also excited about launching the company’s occupational health and wellness business, which will make a positive impact in preventative care in Botswana, thereby reducing healthcare costs and
alleviating the national disease burden. We intend to achieve this while building Medlane Holdings into a citizen-owned national champion hospital operator in a sector that is currently dominated by international companies.”
“Medlane Holdings has a proven track record of reducing costs and improving the quality of primary healthcare in Botswana. This partnership with Africa Lighthouse Capital is a gamechanger, providing the resources and expertise to dramatically broaden our impact. We are committed to expanding our geographic footprint beyond Gaborone, accelerating our growth trajectory, and, with Africa Lighthouse Capital’s support, doubling our capacity, broadening our specialties, and bringing affordable, high-quality surgical care closer to home for all Batswana, ” commented Warren Lane, the Co-Founder of Medlane Holdings.
About Africa Lighthouse Capital: Africa Lighthouse Capital is a Botswana-based private equity firm dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs and accelerating the growth of businesses through customised value creation strategies. The firm invests in high-potential sectors, providing both capital and hands-on strategic support to drive sustainable growth and create lasting value.
About Medlane Holdings: Medlane Holdings operates Botswana’s leading day hospital, with a focus on cost-effective, non-overnight surgical procedures. It is pioneering localised ophthalmic and primary care surgeries that enhance access and outcomes while reducing cost and reliance on outbound medical referrals.