Sango Capital

We’re excited to see our Investment Director, Christian Roelofse, speak at #AVCA2025! Looking forward to an engaging discussion on the rise of secondaries, liquidity solutions, and portfolio optimization.

The Economist’s latest coverage of Africa highlights an important era for Africa: while we still face challenges, it also holds unparalleled potential. By 2030, half of all workers joining the global workforce will be African. The opportunity to drive growth and transformation has never been greater. This trend has inspired collaboration between Bridgewater Associates[1] and the World Bank, which Sango supports. “In fact, in almost all circumstances faster growth is the best way to cut poverty and ensure that countries have the resources to deal with climate change.”- The Economist. This is consistent with Sango’s beliefs – since our inception we have invested in mid-market growth private equity with the potential to become multinational champions. As stated elsewhere in the same special report: “Everyone with a stake in Africa must think big. Countries need development bargains that allow for the emergence of large firms and productive industries.” At Sango Capital, we focus on unlocking Africa’s opportunities. Since 2011, we’ve helped global investors—from pension funds to family offices—find the best opportunities in Africa by combining deep local knowledge with global expertise. Investors who succeed will be those who build the right partnerships and understand Africa’s growing importance. 📖 Read The Economist’s report here: https://lnkd.in/eQKZDfC8 [1] https://lnkd.in/eEmFujyd

Sango Capital has acquired a majority of LP interests in Synergy Private Equity Fund II L.P., further aligning with Synergy Managers (Mauritius) Limited. As Christian Roelofse, Investment Director at Sango Capital, notes:   "With this second acquisition, we can collaborate with the GP more holistically in supporting workstreams across both platforms."   Read more in SecondaryLink: https://lnkd.in/e4__qtYa More from Sango here: https://lnkd.in/ezW27in3

Last Wednesday, our CEO Richard Okello joined a distinguished panel on "Egypt & Africa Through the LP Lens: What Are LPs Looking For?" at EgyptVCSummit.  It was an energizing opportunity to reconnect with our investee funds and portfolio managers, witnessing firsthand the impressive progress of select fund teams and portfolio companies as they scale. Equally exciting was the discussion around the government’s efforts to accelerate VC activity in Egypt through various incentives—critical for fostering a dynamic investment ecosystem. Great to engage with so many thoughtful investors and operators driving growth across Africa! 

Sango Capital has acquired a majority of the Limited Partner (LP) interests in Synergy Private Equity Fund II L.P., strengthening its partnership with Synergy Managers (Mauritius) Limited, which remains the General Partner (GP). This follows Sango’s earlier acquisition of majority LP interests in another Synergy-managed fund, enabling deeper collaboration across both portfolios. The secondary market in Africa remains underdeveloped, limiting exit options for LPs. Read the full article to explore challenges in fund term extensions, the evolving toolkit for LPs, and how Sango is driving liquidity solutions in African private equity.

Sango’s Christian Roelofse recently spoke at SuperReturn Africa on “Fund structures and PE models: breaking the mould.

This year, attendees will have the opportunity to network and debate capital deployment, value creation, and liquidity, both in Africa and the global context. We look forward to connecting with our many friends and colleagues at this year’s event!

We are excited to see our team represented at SuperReturn Africa in Cape Town!

We are honored to announce that Sango Capital received Private Equity Africa’s LP Award for Fund Co-Investments.    This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional results and forging impactful partnerships in private equity across Africa. Our sincere thanks to Private Equity Africa for this acknowledgment and congratulations to Pierre Deludet and Christian Roelofse for representing Sango Capital at the awards dinner.

We’re excited to share that Sango Capital has reached 5,000 followers on LinkedIn! Thank you for your continued support, engagement, and trust in our mission. Every follower fuels our journey as we drive impactful investments and foster growth across Africa. Here’s to reaching new heights together! Stay tuned for more insights, updates, and opportunities as we continue to grow.