How many investments has Convergence Partners made?

Convergence Partners has 31 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.

What stage does Convergence Partners invest at?

Convergence Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.

Where is Convergence Partners located?

Convergence Partners is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.

Does Convergence Partners lead rounds?

Convergence Partners has led 5 of the 7 rounds where its role is on record.

Who does Convergence Partners co-invest with?

Convergence Partners most often shares deals with 4Di Capital, Halls Investments, HAVAIC, among 10 tracked co-investors.

Convergence Partners

Private equity

Johannesburg · Seed–Late Stage · 26 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Convergence Partners focuses on ICT investment opportunities across Africa, targeting large-scale expansion from network infrastructure ('first node') through to end-user connectivity ('last mile'). The firm positions itself as a specialist that seeks not only strong financial returns but also social impact, framing technology and connectivity as drivers of economic growth on the continent.

Invests inAdTech Cleantech Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Data & Infrastructure Deep Tech Digital Health Energy Enterprise Software Fintech Gaming Impact & Social Good IoT SaaS Space Tech Africa Johannesburg South Africa

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Stage

Seed–Late Stage

Johannesburg, ZA

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2006

Last 12 months

1 investment

Tracked investments

IPOs

Acquisitions

Team · 26 people

from the firm's website

Andile Ngcaba· Chairman & Founding Partner· Johannesburg, SA and San Francisco, USAin

Chairman, founder and majority shareholder of private equity group Convergence Partners, which invests in African telecom, media and technology, Andile has been involved in infrastructure projects such as Seacom and FibreCo. He formerly served as South Africa's Director General of Communications.

Brandon Doyle· Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner· City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africain

Founding partner in 2006 and CEO of Convergence Partners, with over 25 years of investment banking and private equity experience. Formerly head of Investment Banking at Nedbank and held senior corporate finance roles at FBC Fidelity and Anglo American.

Idan Segal· Chief Investment Officer & Founding Partner· City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africain

Founding partner and CIO responsible for deal sourcing, implementation, portfolio management and capital raising; sits on the Investment Committees of Funds I and II. Previously in Nedbank Capital's Corporate Finance team.

Stefan Ferreira· Chief Financial Officer & Founding Partner· City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africain

Founding partner and CFO with executive responsibility for deal sourcing, implementation and post-investment management; sits on the Investment Committees of Funds I and II. Previously a Senior Manager at Nedbank Capital Corporate Finance and worked at Brait and PwC.

Adebayo Kazeem· Principal and Head of West Africa· Lagos, Nigeria

Head of West Africa for Convergence Partners, based in Lagos. Previously a Principal at the Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa Fund, a Director at Renaissance Capital, and an investment banker at Lehman Brothers; holds an INSEAD MBA and engineering degrees from Imperial College and the University of Lagos.

Uchenna Enebeli· Principal· London, England, United Kingdomin

Develops and executes investments in the West Africa region and performs financial analysis, valuation and portfolio monitoring. Previously spent three years at a private equity firm active across East and West Africa.

Yolande Tabo· Investor Relations Principal· Paris, Île-de-France, Francein

Focused on capital raising and investor relations for the funds and portfolios under management, and serves as Training Officer of the Convergence Partners CA Programme. Sits on boards of certain investee companies.

Aldo Fourie· IT Manager

Boitumelo Mosoeu· Analyst

Analyst in the Deal Team supporting deal execution and post-investment portfolio management, with a focus on financial analysis and valuation. Holds a B.Com from Wits and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant; previously worked at IBM and T-Systems.

Bontle Lentsoane· Manager: Strategic Research & Portfolio Management· South Africain

Responsible for portfolio management, reporting and risk analysis, including valuations and performance tracking. Previously an equity research analyst at Vunani Securities covering construction and materials.

Ethan Moodley· CA Trainee· City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africain

Candidate in the Convergence Partners CA Programme rotating through finance, portfolio management and the deals team, with a University of Pretoria education and a top-10% CFA Level 1 result.

Galetume Rampedi· Senior Associate· Athens, Attiki, Greecein

Senior Associate with a finance and private equity background, focused on deal execution, financial analysis and post-investment management. Began her career at Nedbank and later worked at Oppenheimer Partners across FMCG, industrials and TMT sectors.

Hemant Imrit· Finance and Risk Manager

Finance and risk manager at Convergence Partners Africa Ltd with over 15 years of hedge fund and private equity accounting experience.

Jeremy Zinman· Head Impact & SEMS Officer· City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africain

Oversees administrative functions of the private equity funds and related portfolio activities. Formerly a Private Equity Supervisor at Kleinwort Benson.

Keleiah Pillay· ESG & Impact Officer

Supports the ESG team across research, analysis and reporting. Holds a Bachelor of Social Science from UCT and a Master's in Development Studies and Diplomacy from the University for Peace in Costa Rica.

Laurentius Human· Managing Fund: Convergence Partners Management, Energy Finance· Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africain

Manages Convergence Partners' energy finance fund. Previously Managing Director of the Amandla Renewable Energy fund and CEO of Inala Technologies, a Fund I portfolio company deploying telecoms and energy solutions across 32 African countries.

Lindokuhle Danisa· Managing Director: Convergence Partners Management

Oversees financial management, human resources and middle office activities. A qualified chartered accountant who completed her articles at Deloitte and studied at Wits and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Lyle Hobyane· Accountant

Internal accountant at CPM supporting daily finance operations, with a BCom accounting degree from Nelson Mandela University and a background in financial accounting, tax and reporting.

Mark Fourie· Managing Director (Convergence Partners Africa) & Head: Risk

Responsible for operational aspects of Convergence Partners with a focus on governance and risk within the firm and its investee companies. A qualified chartered accountant who trained at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mmabatho Tebane· Accountantin

Handles day-to-day accounting activities and supports financial reporting. Completed her BCompt at UNISA and her articles at GL Palmer and Company.

Msizi Kubeka· Financial Manager

Responsible for finance and administration activities including liquidity management, tax compliance and financial reporting. A qualified chartered accountant who trained at Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo.

Nhlanhla Ndumo· Analyst: Convergence Partners Management, Energy Finance

Joined in 2021 through the CA Programme and now serves as an Analyst in the Deal Team supporting transaction execution and post-investment management. Studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and interned at Procter & Gamble.

Sibongile Makuvhele· Office Cleaner

Vidhoushee Rampertab· Junior Associate of Administration and Compliance

Junior Associate of Administration and Compliance at Convergence Partners Africa Limited, specializing in company secretarial, compliance and fund administration. Holds a BSc in Banking and International Finance from the University of Technology, Mauritius, with prior roles at JurisTax and IQ EQ.

Vuyelwa Mveme· CA Trainee

Trainee in the CA Programme rotating through finance, portfolio and deal teams. Holds an undergraduate degree from Wits and a postgraduate diploma from UNISA.

Yashna Doomun· Manager Compliance and Administration

Manager of Compliance and Administration at Convergence Partners Africa Limited with over seven years in compliance and administration of private equity and corporate entities. Holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and a BSc Criminology from the University of Technology, Mauritius.

What they invest in

from 22 of 31 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×12Cloud Computing ×9SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Data & Infrastructure ×5Cybersecurity ×4Fintech ×4Hardware ×3

HQs:South Africa×15United States×2United Arab Emirates×1Japan×1Nigeria×1

Investments · 31 tracked

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By year:2026 · 1 2023 · 2 2016 · 1 2012 · 15 dated

Datacentrixdatacentrix.co.za in✓ verifiedAcquired

Datacentrix provides integrated technology and digital business solutions including cloud services, managed IT services, consulting, and connectivity across Africa.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMidrand, ZA

Gamezboostgamezboost.com in 𝕏✓ verified

GameZBoost provides a white-label casual gaming platform that enables brands, telcos, loyalty programs, and media publishers to launch fully branded gaming portals with skill-based games, tournaments, and real-world rewards.

ConsumerGamingSaaSCenturion, ZA

Mark van Diggelen(Founder & CEO)in

Inalainalabroadcast.co.za✓ verified

Argosy is a distributor of broadcast and communications equipment and components for studios and system integrators, specializing in cables, connectors, racks, and infrastructure products.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureHardwareMedia & EntertainmentNot specified, ZA

Inqubainquba.com in 𝕏✓ verified

inQuba provides a cloud-based customer experience management platform that gathers omni-channel feedback throughout the customer journey and enables businesses to personalize interactions and resolve service issues collaboratively.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Trent Rossini(Co-Founder & CEO)Micheal Renzon(Co-Founder & CEO inQuba North America)

Co-investorsKnife Capital

42Markets42markets.groupApr 2023 · $10M

42Markets Group is a specialist fintech group that incubates and invests in financial and capital markets technology businesses.

4Di Capital4dicapital.com

4Di Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Africa, providing both capital and mentorship to founders in the region.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareCape Town, ZA

Justin Stanford(Founding Partner)Erik van Vlaanderen(General Partner)

Bloodhoundbloodhoundsa.com inFeb 2012

Bloodhound provides a cloud-based management platform for security operations, offering real-time location tracking, workforce deployment monitoring, and compliance management for security guard services and security providers.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

E. Anthony Krumeich IV(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Fulton(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPatrick Dugan(Director)

Co-investors500 Global Rothenberg Ventures

Comsolcomsol.co.zaJan 2016

Comsol is a South African wireless network operator that builds and operates connectivity infrastructure including Fixed Wireless Access, Private Networks, and 5G broadband, serving businesses and homes through ISP and service provider partners.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTJohannesburg, ZA

Csquaredcsquared.com in 𝕏Nov 2023

CSquared deploys wholesale open-access broadband infrastructure across African countries, enabling mobile network operators and internet service providers to deliver faster and more reliable connectivity services to end users.

Cloud ComputingUganda, ZA

Co-investorsInternational Finance Corporation

Ctrackctrack.com in 𝕏

Ctrack provides a fleet management and asset tracking platform powered by telematics and AI that helps businesses across various industries optimize fleet operations, monitor driver behavior, and predict maintenance and operational needs.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainIrene, ZA

Co-investorsSanari Capital

Dimension Datadimensiondata.com 𝕏acquired by NTT

NTT DATA is a global IT services and consulting company offering enterprise-wide solutions spanning cloud, AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, connectivity, digital workplace and sustainability services across over 190 countries.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Kazuhiko Nakayama(Representative Director, President and CEO, NTT DATA Group Corporation)Abhijit Dubey(Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA, Inc.)

e4 Strategice4.co.za inAcquired

South African technology company providing digitalisation software and services to financial services, data and legal sector clients.

Entersektentersekt.com in 𝕏

Entersekt provides digital banking and payment authentication solutions for financial institutions to detect and prevent fraud.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Clare Conway(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAccel-KKR HAVAIC Endeavor Catalyst

ESET Southern Africaeset.com in 𝕏

ESET is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting users' technology, with initiatives spanning cybersecurity education, research, and environmental sustainability.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Richard Marko(CEO)in

Fibrecofibreco.co.za 𝕏acquired by SEACOM

South African open-access wholesale carrier that built a long-haul terrestrial fibre optic backbone network across the country.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureSouth Africa, ZA

Inqinq.inc in 𝕏

inq provides a unified control platform where customers can manage multiple services through a single portal, offering orchestration, billing, provisioning, and support capabilities.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSBlantyre, ZA

Naresh Kumar(Head of Innovation and R&D)inDavid Herselman(Leadership Team Member)inSuhavna(Chartered Accountant, Leadership Team Member)inKhethi(Human Capital Leadership)in Grant Zietsman(Leadership Team Member)inCraig McDonald(Chief Financial Officer)in

LifeQlifeq.com in 𝕏

LifeQ develops a health technology platform focused on longevity, biological age optimization, and performance metrics for individual health monitoring and management.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness

Franco du Preez(Founder)in

Co-investors4Di Capital Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)DotExe Ventures Halls Investments Invenfin

Optasiaoptasia.com in 𝕏

Optasia operates a B2B2X financial infrastructure platform that enables credit at scale across emerging markets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSAbu Dhabi, AE

Salvador Anglada(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEthos Development Partners International

Paradigmparadigm-infra.com

Paradigm Infrastructure develops and operates shared wireless telecom infrastructure in selected emerging and growth markets.

Rack Centerrack-centre.com

Rack Centre operates a carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in West Africa, offering colocation infrastructure for mission-critical workloads.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareNot specified on page, NG

Seacomseacom.mu

Mauritius-registered operator of Africa's original privately-owned subsea cable, selling bandwidth, cloud and network services.

Snaptsnapt.net

South African provider of a unified application delivery platform for load balancing, WAF and API security.

South Africaasbisafrica.co.za in

ASBI provides supply chain, marketing, and sales distribution services to accelerate brand growth across Southern, East, and North Africa.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainJohannesburg, ZA

Co-investorsAsbis

Venture Garden Groupventuregardengroup.com in 𝕏

Venture Garden Group deploys capital, technology, and talent to support transformative growth in emerging economies, partnering with governments, businesses, founders and investors.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodAustin, US

Bunmi Akinyemiju(Partner & CEO)inKunmi Demuren(Co-founder)inDemola Idowu(Co-founder)

Vodacomvodacom.com in 𝕏

Vodacom is an African telecommunications and financial services company serving 230 million customers across consumer and enterprise segments.

Cloud ComputingConsumerEnterprise SoftwareJohannesburg, ZA

Shameel Joosubin

Vuma Camvumacam.co.za in

Vumacam provides CCTV infrastructure and a cloud platform for managing video surveillance networks and alerts in real time.

GovTechHardwareSaaSJohannesburg, ZA

Yellowyellow.africa

South African asset financier providing pay-as-you-go solar home systems and smartphones to rural off-grid households.

Yellowyellow.capitalAug 2026

Yellow Capital is a digital-asset trading desk offering algorithmic market making across major centralized exchanges, treasury management, programmatic token sales, and venture investment for early-stage token projects.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Alexis Sirkia(Founder & Chairman)

Co-investorsYellow Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

GemaltoIntargetParadigm Infrastructure

Exits · 6

2 IPOs · 4 acquisitions · showing 2

Dimension Dataacq. by NTTFibrecoacq. by SEACOM

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Further investment by FirstRand in AI-led fintech Optasia - Optasia

Optasia · optasia.com · Mar 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Convergence Partners made?: Convergence Partners has 31 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Convergence Partners invest at?: Convergence Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Convergence Partners focus on?: Convergence Partners focuses on AdTech, Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Impact & Social Good, IoT, SaaS, Space Tech.
Where is Convergence Partners located?: Convergence Partners is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
Does Convergence Partners lead rounds?: Convergence Partners has led 5 of the 7 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does Convergence Partners co-invest with?: Convergence Partners most often shares deals with 4Di Capital, Halls Investments, HAVAIC, among 10 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Andile Ngcaba, is chairman, founder of investment group Convergence Partners.

Supersourcing · Andile Ngcaba

Episode 26 | Andile Ngcaba Chairman and Founding Partner of Convergence Partners

Maglazana Tech Media · Andile Ngcaba

Brandon Doyle on Convergence Partners’ big new infrastructure fund

TechCentral · Brandon Doyle

TCS | Brandon Doyle on Convergence Partners' big new infrastructure fund

TechCentral · Brandon Doyle

WTDC, Kigali 2022 INTERVIEW: Andile Ngcaba, Founding Partner & Chair, Convergence Partners

ITU · Andile Ngcaba

Brandon Doyle interviewed on CNBC Africa, Closing Bell West Africa

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