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Investment Focus

Sabvest Capital Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in:

• Early, mid, and late-stage venture capital
• Emerging growth and growth capital investments
• Special situations and management buyouts

Investment Strategy

The firm seeks equity investments in both listed and unlisted companies, with a preference for:

• Businesses where key management holds meaningful stakes
• Family-managed companies
• Equity stakes typically ranging between 10% and 40%

Sabvest avoids stage-one startups, greenfield investments, and turnarounds. New investments are capped at 15% of its portfolio or 25% of shareholders’ equity.

Industry Preferences

Target sectors include:

• Information Technology
• Industrial, Media, and Retail
• Trading, Services, and Financial
• Distribution

Geographic Reach

The firm primarily invests in:

• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• Europe

Investment Approach

• Prefers large minority stakes in unlisted companies
• May hold majority or joint controlling interests without direct management
• Does not take board seats in majority investments
• Seeks influence through board representation or shareholder agreements

Secondary Investments

Sabvest also maintains a diversified portfolio including:

• Cash, bonds, and short-term instruments
• Fund participations and shares
• Debt instruments
• Meaningful exposure to international currencies

Headquarters: Sandton, South Africa