Raise Africa Investments is a black woman-owned and managed private equity firm that focuses on companies with a proven track record that require investment and strategic input to reach their full potential.
Our multilingual team has a strong command of the business languages spoken on the continent, enabling business expansion through better communication.
“Raise Africa Investments is like family to us. We have been in business with the executive team for many years. Their passion for empowering growth in South Africa is an inspiration to us all.”
“I have known and dealt with the Executives of Raise Africa Investments for many years. It has been fantastic to watch them build a reputable and successful investment business. I look forward to seeing the future success of the company and being involved in some of their further investments.”
“I like working with the Raise Africa Executives and I share their passion to see Africa transformed through business. I believe as a Black Fund Manager, there are many opportunities on the horizon, ready to be explored.”
We invest in a wide range of businesses and industries across the African continent. Our executive team, furthermore, is fluent in the most prominent business languages spoken in Africa (Portuguese, French and Russian), which helps smooth the flow of deal-making and investee companies’ growth.
We use our combined, diverse experience and skills to inform all investment decisions the firm makes.
All our investments are carefully made, with the benefit of our investors and investee companies in mind.
The Raise Africa team of executives are not only seasoned businesspeople, but they also have the qualifications that one would expect a stellar investment team to have. Thanks to this combination of skills, education and networks, we are able to make results-driven investment choices.
