Human health activities

Black Women-Owned South African Fund Managers 

Firebird Fund Managers has its roots in business rescue and private equity. We specialize in identifying businesses which are distressed but where active intervention, new capital, debt restructures and compromises, can remedy the distress. We ensure Transformation and Impact through the following:Firebird is 75% black ownedJobs retained is key metric to us as well as above average IRR’s We hand over our businesses wherever possible to new entrants  Sustainable businesses with great governance is our goal

Firebird Turnaround Fund – Investment

The Energy and Environment Partnership covering Southern and East Africa (EEP Africa) is a multi-donor fund providing early-stage grant and catalytic financing to innovative clean energy projects, technologies and business models.

EEP Africa has been at the forefront of efforts to fast track clean energy access and sustainable and inclusive green growth, channeling more than EUR 57 million to 200+ pioneering projects with positive impacts on lives and livelihoods.

In January 2018, EEP Africa transitioned into a multi-donor trust fund managed by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF). This new

Earth Capital is a ‘Post Seed and Series A’ stage equity impact investor, which scales post revenue, commercially viable venture solutions to social and environmental issues in South Africa.   Earth Capital has emerged in response to a range of socio-economic and environmental mega-trends both in South Africa, Africa and the rest of the planet.

We exist to fill a large funding gap for early stage impact ventures, which are typically too risky or too small in investment size, to be of interest to typical institutional investors in South Africa. In partnership with our sister company, Impact

Crucis Venture Capital's funding solution for entrepreneurs is a 12J company structure, that focuses on 5 sectors we believe have the most potential for sustainable growth in the medium term.

The 5 sectors are:
1. Fintech
2. Medical tech
3. Manufacturing
4. Waste
5. Agro-processing

Crossfin invests in high growth and established cash generative businesses, offering investors a blended exposure to technology investments in Fintech. The Crossfin group is uniquely positioned to unlock real value through the organic and acquisitive growth of our ecosystem and the continual introduction of additional products and services through our various platforms. Crossfin aims to influence technology across the value chain from point of processing to point of fulfilment either directly or through partnerships.

Agri-Vie is a private equity investment fund focused on food and agribusiness in Sub-Sahara Africa, a foundational sector of the continent’s economies. Agri- Vie harnesses private equity investment disciplines to generate above-average investment returns, while also addressing development impact challenges.

Initiated by the Agri-Vie investment team and Sanlam Private Equity with the cooperation of South African and international investors as well as the Makotulo Consortium, Agri-Vie has consistently grown its role as a trusted investment partner in food & agribusiness.

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Futuregrowth is a fixed interest investment company that creates opportunities for investors to choose returns that matter.

Managing clients'​ assets of around R193 billion (+/- US$12 billion)*, across the full range of interest bearing and developmental investments, Futuregrowth has developed one of the largest and most experienced teams of investment professionals in the fixed interest space. In addition, the team's specialist skills set, particularly credit analysis, and duration and yield curve management, allows for better risk management and the ability to deliver value to client

Jozi Angels is an angel network in Johannesburg that exists to grow the startup ecosystem and facilitate the growth of innovative startups in South Africa. 

Through our broader network we have sourced the hottest startups and facilitated several investments. Our members are approved investors serious about providing capital and coaching to early stage companies. Our our mission is to further develop the startup ecosystem through investment, events and education. We facilitate investments in to startups that suit the investor’s professional background while at the same time supporting South

Nodus is an independent investment banking business specialising in mergers & acquisitions, buy-outs & private equity.

The Nodus Capital business is focussed on mergers and acquisitions, buy-outs and the raising of capital. We initiate, evaluate, structure and facilitate the implementation and conclusion of corporate transactions and the raising of capital. We see transactions through from start to finish. Private Equity The Nodus Equity business is focussed on private equity. Our investment philosophy is simple: clear investment criteria; a rigorous investment process; and a close working

Convergence Partners is an investment management firm focused on the technology, telecommunications and media sectors.

Convergence Partners, founded in 2006,has a proven track record of developing new investment opportunities as well as actively adding value to investments across the life cycle of ICT assets.

As impact investors, Convergence Partners brings its skills, experience and capital to accelerate communications access and ICT infrastructure development on the Continent, focusing on initiatives that increase availability of communications, broadband services and new technology