27four invests in Inclusivity Solutions to enable innovative insurance solutions across the continent
New partnership with innovative enterprise will help increase social impact in South Africa and potentially, beyond. 27four Investment Managers is pleased to announce its partnership with Inclusivity Solutions in their recent Series A2 funding round. 27four’s Venture Capital Fund have invested alongside Goodwell Investments towards a funding round of ~ US $4 million to pan-African […]
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Secha Capital Announces Strategic Investment in the Agribusiness sector
Secha Capital, a Black, female-founded growth capital impact firm backed by 27four Investment Managers, has made a strategic investment in AgrigateOne, reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainable growth in Southern Africa’s agribusiness sector. This investment aligns with Secha Capital’s operator-investor model, which combines capital infusion with hands-on management support to unlock the full potential of […]
27four supports Founders and Management in Tyme Group’s Landmark US$250m Series D Raise
27four is pleased to announce its partnership with Founders and Management of Tyme Group to participate in Tyme Group’s recent Series D funding round. Tyme’s capital raise has propelled the digital banking group to unicorn status. This strategic investment aligns with 27four’s commitment to supporting innovative fintech companies and their visionary leadership teams. Investment Highlights […]
Summit Africa Invests in St Maryʼs Hospital to Transform Healthcare in the Eastern Cape
Summit Africa, a leading private equity firm backed by 27four Investment Managers, has announced its acquisition of a 55% shareholding in St Maryʼs Hospital, located in Mthatha. The163-bed acute and subacute hospital provides much needed healthcare services through over 72 medical specialists to an annual average of 10,000 patients from surrounding rural and peri-urban communities […]
fundHERforward: Insights from the Publicly Run Working Capital Application and Screening Process
At 27four, we’re deeply committed to shaping the future of emerging female fund managers. As Lester Freamon, from the Wire, once said, “We’re building something, here, detective, we’re building it from scratch. All the pieces matter”. This sentiment resonates strongly with our recent experience during the fundHERforward publicly run working capital application and screening process. […]
27four ESG Annual Asset Manager Survey – South Africa Private Markets
The 27four Investment Managers’ Annual ESG survey aims to help asset owners and other investors understand the level of ESG adoption and integration among South African asset managers, and to serve as an indicator of ESG investment trends and sustainable finance in the South African market. This third iteration of the survey focuses on private […]
Secha Capital Invests in Cultura Fresh to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture in Southern Africa
Secha Capital, a Black, female-founded growth capital impact firm, proudly announces its investment in Cultura Fresh, the Western Cape’s leading controlled-environment hydroponic producer of leafy greens. This investment is part of Secha Capital’s second fund, which recently secured a first close of R300 million from blue-chip investors including RMB Ventures, 27four Investment Managers, the SASME […]
Vuna Partners Announces Strategic Investment in Chilleweni Cold Storage
Vuna Partners, a leading South African private equity firm backed by 27four, is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Chilleweni Cold Storage, a prominent family-operated cold storage and logistics provider serving South Africa’s frozen food market. Vuna Partners has acquired a 30% shareholding in Chilleweni, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ growth trajectories. […]