Horizon Equity Partners

Horizon Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in growth capital and buyout investments in small and medium-sized enterprises across Southern Africa, particularly South Africa. Founded in 1996, the firm focuses on investments in various sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, cleantech, alternative energy, and healthcare, among others. Horizon typically invests between $0.41 million and R100 million in unlisted companies with an enterprise value ranging from R20 million to R200 million. The firm generally seeks minority stakes of 10 to 49 percent but may consider majority positions in special circumstances. It does not invest in seed or start-up enterprises, nor in certain sectors like real estate and gambling. Horizon aims to hold its investments for three to seven years, with potential exit strategies including trade sales, public listings, or sales to financial institutions or management. The firm also engages in syndications with other venture capital firms to facilitate larger investments.