SUMMIT Africa

Meet Mmamokgopane Sithole - Analyst: Private Equity Mmamokgopane adds extensive expertise in investment analysis, ESG factors, deal-making, valuations and business modelling. She graduated from the University of Cape Town in September 2018, earning a BCom with a specialisation in Management Studies and a BCom Honors in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management. In December 2018, she began her career as a Junior Investment Analyst at Nedgroup, where she gained valuable exposure to the asset management industry. In June 2021, she joined All Weather Capital as an ESG and Investment Analyst, playing a pivotal role in advancing the company’s ESG initiatives. Her exceptional work in navigating the evolving ESG landscape earned her recognition as a finalist at the ABSIP Awards showcasing her strong skills in qualitative analysis. To further deepen her expertise in investment analysis, Mmamokgopane joined PwC in June 2023 as a Valuation Senior Associate, where she worked with listed and unlisted entities across various industries locally and internationally. #MeetOurNewMembers #TeamExpansion #SummitAfrica #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting #InvestmentAnalysis #GrowthAndImpact

Meet Lebone Nkhumeleni: ESG Principal Lebone brings a wealth of experience as a collaborative ideator, strategist and communicator, with a strong background in ESG, corporate sustainability and impact investing across diverse sectors. Since November 2017, she has served as a Strategy and Business Management Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, where she designed and facilitated research-driven content on strategy, social innovation, responsible leadership and sustainability. In her role as a Corporate Social Responsibility expert at Growthpoint Properties, Lebone led strategic socioeconomic development initiatives, overseeing corporate social investment, transformation efforts and sustainability reporting. She has also worked with the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), engaging with business, social and government leaders to assess leadership accountability and strategy. Additionally, at ActionAid, she focused on reporting for child sponsorship funding partnerships for the NGO. Lebone holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management and Industrial Sociology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management from Rhodes University, as well as an MPhil in Business Management with a focus on Responsible Leadership and Strategy from the University of Pretoria. #MeetOurNewMembers #TeamExpansion #SummitAfrica #ESG #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting #InvestmentAnalysis #GrowthAndImpact

We are thrilled to welcome Lebone Nkhumeleni and Mmamokgopane Sithole to the Summit Africa team! We look forward to the valuable contributions you will make and the shared growth we will experience together. Here’s to your continued success and many milestones ahead!

Meet Sarika Ramithlal - Senior Associate: Private Equity Born and raised in Gauteng, Sarika grew up in Zakariyya Park, Johannesburg and completed her matric at Nirvana Secondary School in Lenasia. She chose accounting because of her passion for the subject and received a scholarship from EY while studying. She places great importance on  family, integrity and the practice of living in alignment with one’s values.  She is also a strong advocate for mentorship and fostering strong connections, recognising that her role is fundamentally relationship-based. Sarika is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 13 years of experience in finance, commerce, corporate finance and private equity. Throughout her career, Sarika has been actively involved in the management and execution of transactions across a variety of industries. She has demonstrated a particular affinity for the financial services and healthcare sectors. Her wide-ranging responsibilities encompass the preparation of information memorandums, the review and performance of due diligence, participation in negotiation processes, asset valuation and portfolio management She holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Witwatersrand and began her career as an Assistant Manager at EY. Her experience includes senior roles at Grindrod, including Senior Associate for Private Equity and Senior Associate at RisCura prior to Summit Africa. In her role as a Senior Associate for Private Equity, Sarika Ramithlal analyses investment opportunities and negotiates deals that create meaningful impact in communities while delivering strong returns for investors. You can learn more about Sarika and the Summit Africa team at https://lnkd.in/gxvP5PCs #SummitAfrica #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting #FinancialServices #ResponsibleInvesting #CharteredAccountant #WomenInFinance #Leadership #Integrity #TransactionManagement #WitsAlumni 

Wishing you a blessed holiday season. May this festive season bring you joy, peace, and happiness, and may the New Year be filled with growth, opportunity and purpose! #SummitAfrica #ImpactInvesting #CollectiveImpact #StrategicPartners

As we approach the close of an impactful year, we reflect on 2024 with gratitude for the strong partnerships that have fuelled our success. We extend our appreciation to our partners, team, clients, portfolio investments, service providers and various stakeholders. Your unwavering support has been integral to the milestones we’ve achieved this year. For Summit, 2024 was a productive year of advancing ESG and Sustainability themed investment and a year of learning and growth. All of this was made possible through collaboration, with our strategic partnerships enabling us to drive meaningful social impact that will continue to benefit South African communities for years to come. Here’s to continuing this journey together in 2025, achieving even greater transformative impact through the strength of our partnership! #GratitudeForPartners #ESGInvesting #SustainabilityInvesting #CollaborationForImpact #SocialImpact #TransformativeImpact #StrategicPartnerships

The strategic partnerships forged by Summit Social Infrastructure Fund with education and healthcare service providers play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality services to local communities. At the inaugural Summit Social Infrastructure Fund Investor Day and AGM, co-heads Thurstan Moodley, CFA and Vongani Mbhokota presented the fund’s achievements and outlined the exciting future of its purpose-built education and healthcare infrastructure portfolio. Today’s event provided delegates with invaluable insights into the Fund’s work and highlighted the transformative power of purpose-built infrastructure. Attendees toured the SPARK School Campus in Midrand, followed by a visit to the Eduvos Campus, also in Midrand. Eduvos CEO Siegie Brownlee offered a thoughtful overview of the challenges facing higher education in South Africa, particularly around student funding. A heartfelt thank you to all Limited Partners, service providers, and the Summit Africa team for making this event a success. We look forward to seeing you again in 2025! #SummitAfrica #InvestorDay #AGM2024 #PartnershipForImpact #SocialInfrastructure #EducationInvestment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting  

Founded in 1979, Eduvos operates 12 campuses across South Africa and takes pride in shaping the potential of students, one by one, to contribute to Africa’s prosperity. During her presentation at the Summit Africa Social Infrastructure Fund Investor Day and AGM, CEO Siegie Brownlee highlighted the critical role of partnerships between education providers and social infrastructure owners. Siegie emphasised that successful partnerships must align with Eduvos' core values and ethos. She expressed deep appreciation for the partnership with Summit Social Infrastructure Fund which plays a pivotal role in enhancing access to quality, affordable higher education in South Africa. Through this collaboration, Eduvos aims to expand its portfolio and further its mission. On the state of higher education in South Africa, Siegie pointed out that student funding remains a significant barrier in the sector. Estimates indicate that about half of matriculants cannot afford tertiary education without substantial financial support, underscoring the need for funding in areas like technology and accessibility. Siegie believes universities can help by rethinking business models to lower cost structures and tuition fees, as well as increasing access to technology on campuses. Another barrier is the inadequate preparation for tertiary education, particularly in terms of career and study choices. She stressed the importance of career counselling, higher certificate programs, and pre-degree foundation courses to better equip students for success in higher education and beyond. We'll be sharing more insights into this impactful sector throughout the day! #SummitAfrica #InvestorDay #AGM2024 #PartnershipForImpact #SocialInfrastructure #EducationInvestment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting

At the Summit Africa Social Infrastructure Investor Day and AGM, our Managing Partner, Tomi Amosun, shared with delegates that Summit Africa is guided by four core principles: excellence, stewardship, partnership and innovation. Tomi emphasised that achieving superior financial returns for clients while creating meaningful social impact in communities is only possible through strategic partnerships, with service providers in education and healthcare sectors to support the provision of quality education and healthcare services in local communities. Looking to the future, Summit Africa aims to strengthen its thought leadership position by mobilising increased capital for Impact, ESG, and Sustainability-focused investments. Through the Summit Africa Foundation, the firm drives positive change by forging strategic partnerships that address key social challenges, with a focus on empowerment and community development initiatives. We'll be sharing more insights into this impactful sector throughout the day! #SummitAfrica #InvestorDay #AGM2024 #PartnershipForImpact #SocialInfrastructure #EducationInvestment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting

The Summit Africa Social Infrastructure Investor Day and AGM included a site visit to the Eduvos Midrand Campus. Eduvos offers a diverse range of accredited qualifications through its four faculties: Applied Science, Commerce & Law, Humanities, and Information Technology. All qualifications are recognised by the Council on Higher Education and registered on the National Qualifications Framework.  The campus also boasts cutting-edge laboratories designed for advanced learning. Beyond academics, Eduvos provides a variety of extracurricular activities and amenities, including soccer, a gym, a swimming pool, and a versatile event venue. Numerous outdoor seating and relaxation areas allow students to socialise, enjoy meals, or collaborate on projects outside the classroom. During the visit, delegates toured the campus, engaged with students, and received a comprehensive overview of the campus's offerings. We'll be sharing more insights into this impactful sector throughout the day! #SummitAfrica #InvestorDay #AGM2024 #PartnershipForImpact #SocialInfrastructure #EducationInvestment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting