Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) |
Investing | South Africa |
Investment Range | $20,000,000 - $20,000,000 |
Tana Africa Capital is an investment management company with a distinct focus on the African continent, co-founded by the influential Oppenheimer family and Singapore's state-owned investment company, Temasek Holdings. They invest in private equity and provide growth capital to companies in various consumer-driven industries. Tana Africa Capital's investment strategy is built upon three central tenets: adopting a long-term investment horizon, actively engaging with its portfolio companies, and concentrating on consumer needs within their operating sectors. Their portfolio typically includes companies in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail, Education, Healthcare, Agribusiness, Leisure, Manufacturing, Retail Financial Services, Media, Logistics, and Business Services. They are flexible in the nature of their investments, engaging in both control and minority stakes. With a strong focus on the IT & TMT, Hardware & Manufacturing, and AI & Big Data sectors, Tana Africa Capital's investments range from a minimum to a maximum of $20 million. This investment size reflects their commitment to substantial, meaningful partnerships with their investee companies, supporting them to achieve sustainable growth and profitability over time. The team at Tana Africa Capital brings a combination of deep local knowledge and global investment expertise, positioning themselves as a valuable strategic partner to businesses looking to scale within the diverse and rapidly evolving African market.