One Thousand & One Voices

One Thousand & One Voices, established in 2013, is a private equity firm based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The firm focuses on investing in companies across various sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, media, and telecommunications. It aims to leverage relational and intellectual capital, along with patient financial resources, to support the growth and development of these businesses. By engaging with leading families and family offices as limited partners, One Thousand & One Voices pursues a collaborative approach to investment, fostering sustainable growth in the region.

Ewoud Derksen

Managing Director

4 past transactions

The Rosehip Company

Private Equity Round in 2019
The Rosehip Company (PTY) Ltd, established in 2008 and headquartered in Mohales Hoek, Lesotho, specializes in the manufacturing and supply of a variety of food products. Its offerings include rosehip shells, powder, tea blends, and seed oil, catering to the global cosmetic, tea, and equine industries. Additionally, the company produces animal feed. A commitment to community prosperity is a central aspect of its business philosophy, driving its operations and growth.

Higher Ed Partners

Venture Round in 2018
Higher Ed Partners, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive support services to universities for online program management. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company assists institutions in enhancing their online enrollment capabilities by preparing existing systems and processes. Their services encompass academic support for faculty and instructional design teams, as well as marketing, enrollment, retention, and data analytics. Higher Ed Partners aims to facilitate the transition of traditional programs to engaging online formats, thereby expanding access to affordable higher education. With a proven model developed in the United States and Latin America, the company focuses on attracting qualified students and supporting them through to graduation, all while operating under the university's brand. This approach fosters sustainable growth for partner institutions and promotes student success.

TRUE Jerky

Venture Round in 2017
TRUE Jerky is a San Francisco-based healthy snack foods company. TRUE Jerky offers lines of innovative, premium meat-based snacks, sourcing 100% of its meat from animals raised within the United States. TRUE Jerky’s products can be found in nearly 2,000 stores nationwide.

SanLei

Venture Round in 2017
SanLei is a company based in Lesotho that specializes in the production, processing, and export of high-quality trout. Located near the scenic Katse Dam, SanLei focuses on rearing sushi-grade trout primarily for markets in Japan and South Africa. The company aims to provide customers with premium seafood options, leveraging the unique geographical advantages of the Kingdom of Lesotho, often referred to as "the roof of Africa." With a commitment to quality, SanLei plays a significant role in the aquaculture sector, catering to the growing demand for trout in international markets.
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