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Private equity for this time and this place

Here in Africa and now in this era of rapid technological and social change

More than capital for owner-managed businesses

Building sustainable scalable and saleable businesses

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A rare approach to shift mindset and ignite growth

Entrepreneurial spirit. Corporate know-how.

Delivering both financial and social returns

Doing good while doing well

Private equity for this time and this place

Here in Africa and now in an era of rapid technological and social change

Building sustainable scalable and saleable businesses

More than capital for owner-managed businesses

Entrepreneurial spirit. Corporate know-how.

A rare approach to shift mindset and ignite growth

Doing good while doing well

Delivering both financial and social returns

About Us

UNLOCKING VALUE IN MEDIUM-SIZED AND MID-MARKET GROWTH COMPANIES

Founded in 2013, Sanari Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in growth companies emanating from Africa (mainly from South Africa) with regional and global scalability and exposure. We emphasise digital and human enablement to unlock business potential.

With a specialisation in founder-run, owner-managed and family-owned businesses, we partner management in building Sustainable, Scalable and Saleable (Sanari “3S”) businesses.

Diverse in every way, Sanari Capital is women-led and majority black- and women-owned. The capital we invest confers black ownership to our underlying companies and we bring a strong transformation, diversity and impact agenda.

Investment Focus

AN IMAGINATIVE AND BALANCED PORTFOLIO

We work with established companies in our investment focus areas that have a convincing growth thesis, clear focus and a compelling competitive advantage. In particular, we partner with owner-managed businesses that are approaching a new critical juncture and preparing to scale to the next level.

Our investment focus is framed by investment “themes” within which we spotlight specific sectors:

All Connected / Industry 4.0

IoT / Tech / ICT

Education is the Most Powerful Weapon

Schools / Edutech

Data is the New Gold

Big Data / Predictive Analytics

In Sickness and in Health

Healthcare / Food / Agribusiness / Medtech

There is no Planet B

Green Solutions / Green Alternatives

We believe that inclusive growth and shared prosperity is an imperative for business, not just in South Africa, but globally. In order to help realise this vision we are committed to:

About Us

UNLOCKING VALUE IN MEDIUM-SIZED AND MID-MARKET GROWTH COMPANIES

Investment Focus

AN IMAGINATIVE AND BALANCED PORTFOLIO

Our investment focus is framed by investment “themes” within which we spotlight specific sectors:

Partnering With Society

SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION

Diversity & Transformation

Inclusive Innovation

Responsible Investment

Investment in Social Services

Job Creation & SME Investment

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