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Zak Borg and Benji Borg, co-founders of ANCHOVY. Plc, together with James Abela and Matthew Sammut, co-founders of NIU Ltd., recently announced the formation of a comprehensive technology and digital services group, Capital 9H Ltd. Through this collaboration, they aspire to create the largest digital services offering in Malta and pave the way for an international growth programme within this rapidly growing sector.
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apital 9H Ltd. will lead, own and manage both companies’ local market leadership position and technology talent base as an integrated digital offering, providing each client-base with end-to-end digital services that will support them throughout their digital transformation journey. 9H plc is a result of the converged vision of the four founders, strengthening the local market offering while embarking on an exciting roadmap to internationally expand the group’s operations. The group is set to become the natural digital transformation partner for local businesses irrespective of size or maturity. The founders believe this merger to be a major milestone in the evolution of Malta’s digital economy, reflecting the transformation aspirations of the country. They also underline the group’s intention to grow further by attracting other ventures with similar aspirations into its structure. “In five years’ time, I see myself being part of a group of companies that works with great organisations that fit a purpose,” asserts Benji Borg, “Right now we are on a mission to consolidate the value chain, but our next phase will be purpose-driven. We want to be part of the solution and work with organisations that are driven by the same core
Left to right: James Abela, Zak Borg, Matthew Sammut, Benji Borg
values that we have. Our biggest strength is that we are a founderdriven organisation, with a very clear mission. We are determined to consolidate and provide all services under one roof for a seamless client experience.” Zak Borg’s first job was as a sailing coach and a software engineer. He says that he always had a vision to do something big, and it all changed when he read one of Richard Branson’s books. “Our biggest challenge so far has been achieving scale while maintaining service level quality in local and new international markets such as the Middle East. Scaling a service business internationally is no easy feat and we are still experimenting in order to find the best structure,” he explains. “Our biggest success stories, I would say, have been the mini milestones along the journey, from issuing a bond to building great business relationships.”
