Sango Capital
About Sango Capital
Sango Capital is an investment management firm established in 2011, dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through fund and direct investments across Africa. The firm manages assets for global investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, foundations, and family offices. Sango Capital's strategy combines international best practices with deep local networks and a dedicated on-the-ground presence to unlock unique mid-market investment opportunities in Africa. The firm's investment approach focuses on high-growth, privately held mid-market companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, agriculture, education, logistics, manufacturing, retail, infrastructure, and transportation. Sango Capital targets investments in countries such as Tunisia, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Angola, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Algeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire. Sango Capital has a track record of significant investments, including the acquisition of a controlling stake in Sotipapier, a leading paper packaging manufacturer in Tunisia, in August 2022. The firm also acquired a majority of the Limited Partner interests in Synergy Private Equity Fund II L.P. in February 2025, demonstrating its commitment to supporting value creation and liquidity initiatives in the African private equity landscape.
Investment Mandate
Investment Stages7
Asset Classes2
Geographical Focus
African markets28
Other stated markets1
Requirements
Strong growth potential, Experienced management teams, Scalable business models, Alignment with Sango Capital's investment strategy, High growth potential, Established market presence, Scalable business model, Strong management team, Competitive market positioning, Clear exit strategy
Stated Portfolio5
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