Investment Analyst

Lehlogonolo (Hloni) Thankge

Hloni joined Sanari Capital in 2024 as an Investment Analyst with experience in both management consulting and investment banking. Hloni started his career at a Non-Profit Organisation called Phaphama SEDI, which advises entrepreneurs in the Cape Town area to improve social awareness and drive a more economically inclusive South Africa.

Following this, Hloni joined Standard Bank as an Investment Banking Graduate. In this role Hloni gained experience in the Capital Markets, Equity Financing and Corporate Finance teams, allowing for a firm understanding of the banking sector. Subsequent to this, Hloni specialised in Corporate Financing Solutions, with a large emphasis on ESG linked funding. During his time with Standard Bank, Hloni completed transactions with clients across different sectors and countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, the United Kingdom and others.

Hloni holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town.

Get to know Hloni better…

A key determinant in my career path has always been to look at how I can assist in growing Africa into the global giant I know it should be. From building up small enterprises in the townships of Cape Town to funding the investments of multi-national corporations into South Africa, this has always been my north star.

Coming to Sanari offers me that next stage of responsibility in ensuring my dream becomes a reality. Here I form part of a team that builds up various sectors by unlocking the value proposition in the companies we invest in and partner with.