African Rainbow Capital

African Rainbow Capital (ARC) is a South African investment company established in 2015, focusing on private equity and venture capital investments across various sectors, including e-commerce and digital platforms. The company aims to create a broad-based Black-controlled investment vehicle with exposure to a diversified portfolio of investments. ARC primarily acquires significant minority equity interests in established and start-up businesses that demonstrate experienced management, strong cash flow generation, and solid growth prospects. The company's investment strategy emphasizes market disruptors and initiatives that benefit the public, such as Rain and TymeBank.

ARC's investment approach is characterized by a focus on businesses with experienced, qualified, and capable management, a demonstrable track record, strong cash flow generation, solid growth prospects, and established market positions. The company seeks opportunities for consolidation or market share expansion and aims to enhance commercial prospects by having strong empowerment credentials. ARC leverages its substantial balance sheet and the ability to execute on the right funding package, utilizing the relationships of its leadership and networks to unlock strategic and growth opportunities.

In March 2025, ARC announced plans to delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and relocate its headquarters from Mauritius to South Africa. This strategic move aims to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve tax efficiency. The decision was driven by factors including limited public shareholding, low liquidity, and the company's share price not reflecting the true value of its investments. The shift to South Africa is expected to better reflect the value of its investments in South African companies and enhance operational efficiency.