ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY
ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY is a Series C+ and buyout fund in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa investing in Fintech, Healthcare, agriculture, food, manufacturing, mining, information-technology, telecommunications, electronics, retail, logistics, construction, transportation, commercial-banks and specialized-finance.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, Healthcare, agriculture, food, manufacturing, mining, information-technology, telecommunications, electronics, retail, logistics, construction, transportation, commercial-banks, specialized-finance
- Invests in
- South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1984
- Assets under management
- $800 million
- Website
- ethos.co.za
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Thesis
Ethos Private Equity is a leading investment firm in sub-Saharan Africa, founded in 1984 and recognized as the largest private equity firm in the region. The firm focuses on small- to mid-sized companies with strong growth potential, leveraging deep local market understanding and extensive experience across economic cycles. Ethos acts as an active investor, aiming to maximize value post-investment and generate superior returns. Ethos Fund VI has approximately R8.6 billion (US$800 million) in commitments. Ethos also manages credit strategies and has a related investment vehicle, Ethos Capital, listed on the JSE. The firm has a strong track record with numerous IPOs and acquisitions, delivering a high realized IRR.
Common questions
Does ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY invest?
ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY invests in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.