Sekunjalo Group
Investment Details
Investor Type
Private Investment Firm
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Commodities, Hedge Funds, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Crypto, ESG and Impact Investing, Collectibles & Art, Distressed and Special Situations
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Mexico, South Korea, Netherlands, South Africa, Russia, Sweden, Norway
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Finance
- Retail
- Education
- Private Equity
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Entertainment
- Biotechnology
- ICT
- Leisure
- Oil and Gas
- Food and Beverages
- Lifestyle
- Property
- Legal
- Resources
- Entrepreneurship
- Energy and Power
- Logistics & Transport
- Media and Publishing
- Fishing and Aquaculture
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Construction & Engineering
- Energy & Mining
- ESG & Sustainability
- HR & Management
- Marketing & Media
- Tourism & Travel
Investment Size:
10,000,000 to 200,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1997
Sekunjalo Group is a values-based and purpose-driven investment firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Iqbal Survé, the firm has grown from a seed capital of $20,000 to an investment portfolio valued between $3.5 and $4 billion. The company's investment philosophy centers on the belief that it is possible to 'do good and do well,' aiming to create shared value and growth in all partnerships. Sekunjalo's diverse portfolio spans various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, media and publishing, e-commerce, private equity, energy and power, and telecommunications. The firm has investments in over 200 companies, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa, and is the owner of the largest print and online media group in South Africa, with 24 titles and the second-largest online site. Sekunjalo's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare, media and publishing, e-commerce, private equity, energy and power, and telecommunications. The firm has a history of strategic partnerships, including a significant investment in Independent Media, which owns several major South African newspapers and online platforms. Additionally, Sekunjalo has partnered with Siemens in Sub-Saharan Africa to invest in renewable energy, contributing to sustainable development in the region. The firm's approach emphasizes ethical business practices and corporate governance, adhering to the highest standards in all its public and private investments. Sekunjalo's commitment to social justice and economic inclusion is evident in its support for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) initiatives, aiming to address historical economic disparities in South Africa. Through its diverse investments and strategic partnerships, Sekunjalo Group continues to play a significant role in the economic development of South Africa and the broader African continent.
Requirements
- Alignment with Sekunjalo's values and investment philosophy
- Potential for shared value creation
- Commitment to ethical business practices and corporate governance
- Focus on sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare, media and publishing, e-commerce, private equity, energy and power, and telecommunications
- Opportunities for sustainable development and social impact
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Portfolio Companies
- Independent Media
- Loot.co.za
- Magic 828 FM
- Condé Nast Independent
- The African News Agency
- Infinera
- Siemens
- Bioclones (Pty) Ltd
- Genius Biotherapeutics
- Ribotech
- espAfrika
- Cape Town International Jazz Festival
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