Sanari Capital Sustainability Report - December 2023

The Sanari Capital Annual Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 has been published! We are so proud of our impactful portfolio. Read the full report here. Since investment, our investees have delivered: - 115% increase…

Sanari Capital announces R1.25 billion ($65 million) in second close for growth fund, welcomes PIC and Alexforbes as new investors

Johannesburg, 5 October 2023 – Sanari Capital, a women-led and majority Black- and women-owned South African private equity firm, has successfully raised R1.25 billion (about $65 million) for its growth fund. The fund is poised to play a pivotal…

Sanari Capital wins 2022 PEA Award for Edulife Group

We are delighted to announce that Sanari Capital has won Portfolio Company of the Year for Social Impact at the 2022 Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards for its investment in Edulife Group. Our investment in Edulife Group has allowed for a…

Sanari Capital announces R475 million first close for its new fund

Johannesburg, 8 September 2022 - Sanari Capital has announced a R475 million (c.$28 million) first close on its Sanari 3S Growth Fund (Sanari 3SG). The private equity firm focuses on investments in growth companies emanating from Africa (mainly…

Edulife and Sanari delivering Impact, Excellence, Growth and Partnership

Edulife Group is a network of private schools, offering diverse and tailor-made education across the economic spectrum, from affordable to high end fee schools. Sanari Capital is extremely proud of the company's growth and broader social impact,…

Sanari's investment focus: growth investing

Ever found yourself wondering whether Sanari is a venture capital firm or a private equity firm? Our technology flavour can be misleading particularly in a fast-changing world where digital is pervasive and the lines between VC and PE are blurring. Sanari…

Sanari Capital wins Technology Deal of the Year at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that Sanari Capital has won the special recognition award for 2021’s Technology Deal at this year’s Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards for its investment in LightWare LiDAR. This award recognises the remarkable…

In Times Like These

Dear Friend of Sanari We would like to share with you a bit about Edulife Group, our most recent investment in affordable and accessible education. Edulife is the largest independent schools group in the Free State. With humble origins of…

Sanari CEO Receives Special Recognition Award at Private Equity Awards 2019

In a very exciting month for Sanari Capital, we are incredibly proud to share the news that Sanari CEO, Samantha Pokroy received a special recognition award last week in London at the Private Equity Africa Awards 2019! Sam was recognised…