Directory of SARS approved Section 12J Companies

NESA VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Nesa Capital is an independent credit manager focused on promoting inclusive growth in Southern Africa to create impact. As such, all investment offerings by Nesa Capital provide its investors with financial as well as measurable social returns.. Nesa Capital currently manages Nesa Venture Capital Investments, an approved VCC with a focus on investing in a portfolio of asset-backed renewable energy projects across South Africa.

2% + 20% of profits

R150k

OPTOMISE

Optomise VCC is a Venture Capital Company (VCC) which offers bespoke solutions to investors wishing to obtain the benefits of S12J.

Dependent on structure and value of investment

R3mil

THE BROADREACH

Broadreach focuses on medium sized private equity transactions and sector-specific Section 12J compliant investment vehicles.

2% + Performance Fee 10%

R1mil (neg)

FAIRTREE CAPITAL HOSPITALITY

Fairtree Capital Hospitality focusses on leveraged acquisitions of a diversified portfolio of hospitality properties with positive cash flows and significant capital appreciation potential which are positioned to benefit from the growth in the South African tourism industry.

1% + Performance Fee 20%

R500k

ANUVA INVESTMENTS

Anuva is focussed on acquiring strategic investments in owner managed businesses which will benefit not only from an investment of our financial capital, but also our several years of experience and success in management interventions to enhance and improve the financial stability and performance of SMME’s.

2% + 20% of profits

R100k (upfront or in monthly installments)

SANARI GROWTH PARTNERS

Sanari Growth Partners is a private equity fund that offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of high- and stable- growth private investments and additional 12J tax benefits. With top tier investment experience and relevant entrepreneurial backgrounds, the Sanari team unlocks significant value in its investments.

2% + 20% of profits.

R1 million per investor. The Fund Board may in its discretion accept lesser amounts.

LUCID VENTURES

Lucid was founded by former Kulula.com and Discovery CEO- Gidon Novick. Our other founders include Alon Apteker, founder of Internet Solutions, Cura Software and Akeso Hospitals and Leor Attie, Internet solutions and Saicom.

1.5%

R2.5mil

KNIFE CAPITAL

By leveraging Knowledge, Networks & Funding, KNF Ventures accelerates the growth of South African innovation-driven SMEs and generates enhanced returns for investors. Targeted IRR: 40%. KNF is managed by Knife Capital – a leading Southern African venture capital firm focusing on technology-enabled ventures.

2.5% + 20% of profits

R1mil

TITANIUM VC 1

Ti1 takes an innovative approach to alternative clean-energy solutions. We believe that ‘where there is energy, there is growth.’ Investing in people, know-how and proven technology that will make energy cheap, plentiful and reliable. Although we pursue high returns akin to the venture capital world, our projects are selected on a low-risk basis. Collectively our team has decades of experience in the various aspects of energy, from innovation, financing, engineering, execution and successful delivery.

3.0% Once Off

R1Mil

ITO CAPITAL

Itô Capital​ (pty) LTD​ is a leading Venture Capital Company (VCC) and Financial Services Provider (FSP), specializing in delivering high returns from the Education & Hospitality sectors while limiting shareholders exposure to market and operational risks.

1.75% + Performance Fee 20% (only when hurdles are met)

R1mil

GROWTH GRID

Growth Grid Venture Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd. (GGVCP) is a registered venture capital company (VCC) for purposes of section 12J of the Income Tax Act.

<2%

R500k

GROVEST

Grovest was the first company in South Africa to comply with Section 12J regulation.

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CARBIDE VC 1

Carbide aims to identify and invest in a diversified portfolio of small to medium size companies

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SMART CAPITAL

We have spent numerous years studying the solutions for increasing the success rate of SME’s.

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FAIRTREE CAPITAL

Adhering to a sound investment philosophy has seen Fairtree Capital deliver long-term performance that has served our clients well

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I-CUBED CAPITAL

We acquire equity in companies that demonstrate profitability, growth potential and whom have partly or wholly invested own capital in their businesses.

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KINGSON CAPITAL

We provide venture capital for companies and strategize their route to market dominance.

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PALLIDUS VENTURE CAPITAL FUND 1

Founded in 2015 by four investment banking professionals with a combined investment banking experience in excess of 40 years.

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KIGENI HOLDINGS

Specializing in infrastructure funding and related activities in Africa

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SIGNATURE CAPITAL

DS Capital (Pty) Ltd trading as Signature Capital is a company registered in the Republic of South Africa and based in Johannesburg.

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KZN VENTURE CAPITAL FUND

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IRIDIUM PRIVATE EQUITY

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AGIS CAPITAL

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HC 100

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OAKTREE CAPITAL

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LORNAZEST

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OBELUS

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AURIK

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ENERGIA VC1

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