Athena Capital
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Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2003
AUM
$6 000 M
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
Long-term
Investment Horizon
Series B,
Pre-seed,
Seed,
Series A,
Late Stage (Series C+)
Investment Stage
Expansion
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Athena Capital is an established private equity company that has the experience to deliver positive returns for innovation-led businesses. We partner with proven entrepreneurs and a vast network of specialists to provide the operational, strategic and financial support that can accelerate growth.
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Region of investment
Athena Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athena Capital – AIH Limited Fund
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Retail
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
Africa
|
$5-10 m
|
$75 M
|
August 2003
|
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FAQs about Athena Capital
Where is Athena Capital located?
Athena Capital is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
When was Athena Capital founded?
Athena Capital was founded in 2003.
What sectors and industries does Athena Capital invest in?
Athena Capital invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Medical Devices, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AdTech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Retail.
What is Athena Capital geographical focus of investments?
Athena Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Athena Capital typically invest in?
Athena Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Athena Capital investment?
Athena Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Athena Capital?
Athena Capital has around $6 000m assets under management.
When was Athena Capital last fund created?
Athena Capital last fund was created/launched in 2003-08-10