Lireas Holdings

Lireas Holdings (Pty) Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1972, it focuses on both direct investments and fund of fund investments, primarily targeting the insurance sector, including traditional insurance businesses and insurance technology. The firm actively seeks opportunities in startups, acquisitions, expansions, and growth capital, often preferring to take majority stakes in the companies it invests in. Additionally, Lireas Holdings invests in private equity and venture capital funds, utilizing its own capital and the dividends from its existing investments to finance these activities. The firm has a particular emphasis on companies located in South Africa, aiming to support the development of insurance underwriting agencies and related ventures.