African Rainbow Capital

African Rainbow Capital (ARC) is a fully black-owned investment company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 2015. It focuses on the financial services sector and other businesses across Africa that demonstrate potential for high returns on equity. The company aims to build black-controlled capital and improve the lives of ordinary South Africans. Its predecessor, Ubuntu-Botho Investments, was founded in 2004 to serve as Sanlam's empowerment partner, facilitating the accumulation of capital and promoting black ownership in the financial sector. Over the years, ARC has made significant strides in achieving its vision of being a leading black-owned financial services entity.

Johan Van Zyl

Co-CEO

28 past transactions

GoSolr

Venture Round in 2023
GoSolr is a residential solar energy company offering solar-as-a service with fixed monthly fees to households.

TymeBank

Series C in 2023
TymeBank, a subsidiary of the Tyme Group, specializes in digital banking solutions aimed at providing accessible financial services to the lower-income market. The bank emphasizes affordability, offering secure personal and business accounts online with minimal fees and high savings interest rates. Through its digital platform, TymeBank enables customers to benefit from features such as free card swipes and no monthly fees, making banking services convenient and easy to manage. With a focus on serving over 15 million customers in emerging markets, TymeBank is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and providing affordable banking options.

Kropz

Post in 2022
Kropz is an emerging plant nutrient producer with an advanced stage phosphate mining project in South Africa, a phosphate project in the Republic of Congo and an exploration asset in Ghana. The vision of the Group is to become a leading independent phosphate rock producer and to develop into an integrated, mine-to-market plant nutrient company focusing on sub-Saharan Africa.

Crossfin Technology

Acquisition in 2021
Crossfin Technology Holdings is a principal investment firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional offices in Durban and Johannesburg. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on investing in Fintech companies, particularly those situated in Africa. Crossfin aims to foster economic growth by supporting both high-growth startups and established businesses that generate cash flow. The firm seeks to provide investors with diverse exposure to technology investments within the Fintech sector, contributing to the development and advancement of financial solutions across the African continent and beyond.

Khumo Capital

Venture Round in 2021
Khumo Capital is an asset management company that specializes in providing investment management services across various sectors, including unlisted property, fixed income, and credit solutions. The firm employs both traditional and non-traditional investment instruments, implementing derivative-based services that include capital protection, absolute return strategies, and risk hedging. By focusing on these areas, Khumo Capital aims to assist clients in making informed financial decisions and optimizing their investment portfolios.

TymeBank

Private Equity Round in 2020
TymeBank, a subsidiary of the Tyme Group, specializes in digital banking solutions aimed at providing accessible financial services to the lower-income market. The bank emphasizes affordability, offering secure personal and business accounts online with minimal fees and high savings interest rates. Through its digital platform, TymeBank enables customers to benefit from features such as free card swipes and no monthly fees, making banking services convenient and easy to manage. With a focus on serving over 15 million customers in emerging markets, TymeBank is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and providing affordable banking options.

Linebooker

Venture Round in 2020
Linebooker is an online transport management company that streamlines delivery services by linking customers with a network of pre-approved transporters. The company's platform efficiently manages the entire process, from pick-up to delivery, handling administrative tasks and reducing the need for subcontracting through effective lane balancing. By facilitating end-to-end management and bidding, Linebooker enables customers to save on transportation costs and minimize time spent on administrative duties.

INfund Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
INfund Solutions is a consultancy firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in retirement fund consultancy and communications services. Founded in 2017, the company assists retirement funds in meeting regulatory requirements related to default products. Its offerings include member communication, counselor training, strategy implementation, adviser training, benefits counseling, and financial education. INfund Solutions aims to enhance the effectiveness of retirement funds by providing comprehensive support and guidance, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of retirement planning and default regulations.

Capital Legacy

Venture Round in 2019
Capital Legacy is a Johannesburg-based firm specializing in will drafting and estate administration services. The company assists clients in creating valid wills and executing the distribution of estates, ensuring that their legacies are protected. In addition to these core services, Capital Legacy offers insurance brokerage, fiduciary services, and life cover solutions, providing a comprehensive approach to estate planning. By focusing on affordability, the firm aims to help clients secure their legacies with lower fees, making essential estate planning accessible to a wider audience.

TymeBank

Private Equity Round in 2019
TymeBank, a subsidiary of the Tyme Group, specializes in digital banking solutions aimed at providing accessible financial services to the lower-income market. The bank emphasizes affordability, offering secure personal and business accounts online with minimal fees and high savings interest rates. Through its digital platform, TymeBank enables customers to benefit from features such as free card swipes and no monthly fees, making banking services convenient and easy to manage. With a focus on serving over 15 million customers in emerging markets, TymeBank is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and providing affordable banking options.

Rain

Private Equity Round in 2017
Driven by innovation, Rain is building the next-generation LTE-Advanced network to connect you to the unlimited opportunities of the digital universe, simply and transparently. Rain connects the people of South Africa to the limitless possibilities of the digital world. This is the future of fixed and mobile connectivity. Forget everything you know about fixed and mobile networks. Enjoy ‘open access’ to the internet at the best quality and speeds we can deliver, with affordable rates for all. Join our journey.

Edge Growth

Venture Round in 2017
Edge Growth is an enterprise and supplier development firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2007. The company specializes in fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within Southern Africa. By focusing on commercial leadership and corporate citizenship, Edge Growth aims to create sustainable business ecosystems that promote enterprise development. The firm's approach integrates business and SME development, helping to navigate the complexities of the market and ultimately drive economic growth in the region.

Constellation Capital

Venture Round in 2017
Constellation Capital provides financial services to the investors.

RSA Group

Venture Round in 2017
RSA Group focuses on the sales and marketing of agricultural products, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. The company provides marketing services aimed at helping farmers enhance the profitability and value of their businesses. By leveraging various marketing channels, including ground markets, export, retail, and direct-to-consumer sales, RSA Group facilitates the promotion and distribution of agricultural goods on behalf of farmers.

Autoboys

Acquisition in 2017
Autoboys Holdings, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in providing automotive parts and glass replacement services. The company operates through three divisions: Autoboys Glass services, Autoboys automotive, and a parts portal. It caters to the automotive insurance sector, body repair shops, mechanical workshops, and individual customers. Autoboys offers a wide range of products, including suspension components, auto body parts, transmission and braking systems, cooling systems, electrical components, service parts, and steering systems. Additionally, Autoboys provides automotive glass repair and replacement, painting services, and vehicle inspections, ensuring comprehensive solutions for all automotive needs at competitive prices.

Alexforbes

Post in 2016
Alexander Forbes is a global provider of financial, risk, and insurance solutions, specializing in multi-manager investment services. The company offers a range of integrated retirement, investment, life, and insurance products aimed at helping clients create, grow, and protect their wealth and assets. Its operations are structured around two main platforms: institutional and retail. The institutional platform serves a diverse customer base, including retirement funds, corporations, trustees, unions, and various organizations, providing consulting and advisory services in areas such as actuarial and investment management. The retail platform focuses on individuals and their dependents, offering tailored financial solutions to meet their specific needs. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Alexander Forbes aims to support clients in navigating the complexities of financial planning and asset management.

Afrimat

Post in 2016
Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing construction materials and industrial minerals. Listed in the 'Construction & Building Materials' sector of the Main Board JSE Limited it operates through five key divisions: ■Mining & Aggregates ■Concrete Products ■Readymix ■Industrial Minerals ■Contracting International

Bravura

Private Equity Round in 2016
Bravura is an independent investment banking firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 1999. The firm specializes in corporate finance, structured solutions, and property asset management services. Bravura provides a range of advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and wealth management. They focus on delivering tailored solutions to both listed and private companies as well as entrepreneurs, emphasizing sustainable value creation. Their expertise also extends to broad-based black economic empowerment and various aspects of investment portfolio structuring and management. Bravura's approach is centered on offering substantial, integrated solutions that meet the unique needs of their clients.

ooba

Private Equity Round in 2016
ooba, formerly MortgageSA, pioneered mortgage origination in South Africa and now offers a range of solutions to homebuyers. As South Africa's leading home loan originator, we can help you to not only finance your home with ease, but also see that you're well insured.

Colourfield

Private Equity Round in 2016
Colourfield is South Africa's first and largest dedicated liability-driven investment manager, specializing in discretionary investment management services aimed at mitigating investment-related risks. The firm focuses on understanding the unique needs and aspirations of its clients, employing proprietary models grounded in rigorous academic research to tailor investment strategies. These strategies prioritize the outperformance of liabilities and financial goals over traditional market benchmarks. By considering the specific nuances of the South African investment environment, Colourfield enhances the likelihood of clients achieving their financial objectives, ultimately providing real financial benefits.

CMB International Capital

Venture Round in 2016
CMB International Capital Corporation is an investment banking firm based in Central, Hong Kong, that specializes in a wide array of financial services. Founded in 1987 as a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, the firm offers comprehensive services including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, equity underwriting, and corporate restructuring. It also provides project financing, business consulting, and various forms of debt financing. CMB International Capital serves a diverse clientele, comprising institutional, corporate, and individual clients both domestically and internationally. The firm is equipped to assist with share placements, refinancing for listed companies, and transaction advisory services, making it a versatile player in the financial services sector.

Payprop

Private Equity Round in 2016
PayProp is a cloud-based payment platform designed for the property management industry, focusing on streamlining rental payment processes. It automates the collection of tenant payments and ensures accurate disbursements to property agents, landlords, and contractors, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing administrative costs. By leveraging advanced technology, PayProp facilitates secure transactions and provides comprehensive transactional control, which is crucial for regulatory compliance in the rental market. The platform is currently operational in South Africa and the United Kingdom, supporting client agencies in managing residential lettings effectively. Additionally, PayProp offers tenant risk management tools to further assist property managers in mitigating potential risks associated with rentals.

Capital Appreciation

Post in 2016
CapitalAppreciation Limited operates as a special purpose acquisition company.

Metrofibre Networx

Private Equity Round in 2016
Metrofibre Networx is a managed bandwidth service provider and internet service provider (ISP) that builds and operates a number of fibre-to-the-premises access infrastructures in and between commercial business parks, business clusters, residential estates and suburbs (access infrastructures). These access infrastructures are, in turn, connected to a Metro-Core-Ring circling Tshwane and Johannesburg, interconnecting these parks, clusters and estates.
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