R50M-R250M for founder-led and family-owned South African businesses
A Johannesburg private equity firm founded in 2013 investing in scalable founder-led and family-owned South African businesses with regional and international growth potential.
Use when
You run an established, scalable South African business and want growth capital from an aligned local investor.
Skip when
You are a startup at any venture stage. A minimum cheque around R50 million means an established, profitable business, not an early-stage company.
Status (24 Sep 2026): the Sanari 3S Growth Fund reached final close at about R1.5 billion (US$80 million) in December 2024. Cheques run roughly R50 million to R250 million, so this is growth private equity rather than venture. Women-led and majority Black-owned, investing in founder-run, owner-managed and family-owned mid-market businesses in South Africa at an inflection point. Portfolio includes Edulife Group, LightWare LiDAR, iiDENTIFii and Energenic.
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