Sanari Capital
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
2013
AUM
$80 M
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Investor profile last updated: 18 December, 2024
Profile
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.
Industry
Sanari Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sanari 3S Growth Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Edtech
Energy
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Series A
Series B
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$80 M
|
December 2024
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FAQs about Sanari Capital
Is Sanari Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Sanari Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Sanari Capital located?
Sanari Capital is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Sanari Capital founded?
Sanari Capital was founded in 2013.
What sectors and industries does Sanari Capital invest in?
Sanari Capital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Energy, Security, IT Services.
What is Sanari Capital geographical focus of investments?
Sanari Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Sanari Capital typically invest in?
Sanari Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Sanari Capital investment?
Sanari Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Sanari Capital?
Sanari Capital has around $80m assets under management.
When was Sanari Capital last fund created?
Sanari Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-04
What are the contacts of Sanari Capital?
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