
Directory of SARS approved Section 12J Companies
The list below features Venture Capital Companies which offer Venture Capital Funds approved by SARS in terms of Section 12J of the Income Tax Act. This means an investment into a Section 12J Compliant Venture Capital Fund provided by the companies below will be fully tax deductible.
Note – if there is no Find Out More link for the company, it means they have not responded to our request for more information. Some companies have requested to be omitted from the directory, they are listed at the bottom of the directory.
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NESA VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTSNesa 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. |
Fees
2% + 20% of profits |
Minimum Investment
R150k |
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OPTOMISEOptomise VCC is a Venture Capital Company (VCC) which offers bespoke solutions to investors wishing to obtain the benefits of S12J. |
Fees
Dependent on structure and value of investment |
Minimum Investment
R3mil |
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THE BROADREACHBroadreach focuses on medium sized private equity transactions and sector-specific Section 12J compliant investment vehicles. |
Fees
2% + Performance Fee 10% |
Minimum Investment
R1mil (neg) |
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FAIRTREE CAPITAL HOSPITALITYFairtree 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. |
Fees
1% + Performance Fee 20% |
Minimum Investment
R500k |
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ANUVA INVESTMENTSAnuva 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. |
Fees
2% + 20% of profits |
Minimum Investment
R100k (upfront or in monthly installments) |
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SANARI GROWTH PARTNERSSanari 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. |
Fees
2% + 20% of profits. |
Minimum Investment
R1 million per investor. The Fund Board may in its discretion accept lesser amounts. |
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LUCID VENTURESLucid 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. |
Fees
1.5% |
Minimum Investment
R2.5mil |
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KNIFE CAPITALBy 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. |
Fees
2.5% + 20% of profits |
Minimum Investment
R1mil |
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TITANIUM VC 1Ti1 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. |
Fees
3.0% Once Off |
Minimum Investment
R1Mil |
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ITO CAPITALItô 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. |
Fees
1.75% + Performance Fee 20% (only when hurdles are met) |
Minimum Investment
R1mil |
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GROWTH GRIDGrowth Grid Venture Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd. (GGVCP) is a registered venture capital company (VCC) for purposes of section 12J of the Income Tax Act. |
Fees
<2% |
Minimum Investment
R500k |
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GROVESTGrovest was the first company in South Africa to comply with Section 12J regulation. |
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CARBIDE VC 1Carbide aims to identify and invest in a diversified portfolio of small to medium size companies |
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SMART CAPITALWe have spent numerous years studying the solutions for increasing the success rate of SME’s. |
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FAIRTREE CAPITALAdhering 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 CAPITALWe 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 CAPITALWe provide venture capital for companies and strategize their route to market dominance. |
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PALLIDUS VENTURE CAPITAL FUND 1Founded in 2015 by four investment banking professionals with a combined investment banking experience in excess of 40 years. |
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KIGENI HOLDINGSSpecializing in infrastructure funding and related activities in Africa |
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SIGNATURE CAPITALDS 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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Dormant Company
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IRIDIUM PRIVATE EQUITY |
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Dormant Company
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AGIS CAPITAL |
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Dormant Company
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HC 100 |
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Dormant Company
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OAKTREE CAPITAL |
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Dormant Company
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LORNAZEST |
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OBELUS |
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Dormant Company
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AURIK |
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ENERGIA VC1 |
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The following companies declined to provide information:
– The Open Window
– Gateway Capital
– Engeli
– Leaf Capital
– Westbrooke Capital Management