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M&G Investments

Institutional investor

South Africa · Series B

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Investment thesis

M&G Investments follows a valuation-based investment philosophy, relying on long-run anchors for asset pricing, known facts rather than forecasts, and a detailed understanding of company fundamentals. The firm emphasizes a long-term focus, deliberately ignoring short-term market noise, and constructs portfolios on a risk-conscious basis to protect and grow clients' savings. Operating in South Africa since 1994, it combines local market knowledge with the global expertise of parent group M&G plc to identify investment opportunities for clients across unit trust, tax-free, and retirement products.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Series B
HQ
South Africa, ZA
Founded
1931
Tracked investments
6
Unicorns
1

What they invest in

from 6 of 6 portfolio companies

Fintech ×3Deep Tech ×2Digital Health ×2EdTech ×2Hardware ×2Energy ×1Future of Work ×1Healthtech ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×2United States×1South Africa×1

Investments · 6 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22024 · 12023 · 12019 · 12018 · 16 dated

AMBOSSamboss.comin𝕏Mar 2025

AMBOSS is a digital medical knowledge platform serving doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals worldwide with study materials, clinical reference content, and exam preparation tools.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechNew York, US

Madjid Salimi(Founder)inDr. Sievert Weiss(Founder)in

BoardDr. Sujit K. Brahmochary

Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsCherry VenturesFranz Haniel & Cie. GmbHPartech VenturesProject A VenturesTarget Global+3 more

Envisicsenvisics.cominSep 2023

Envisics develops holographic waveguide and dynamic holography technology for augmented-reality head-up displays (AR HUD) used by automakers to project images onto vehicle windshields.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsInMotion VenturesStellantis Ventures

Mainspring Energymainspringenergy.cominApr 2025

Mainspring Energy develops power generation systems.

Deep TechEnergyHardware

Shannon Miller(Founder)in

BoardTom Linebarger(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsKhosla VenturesAlumni VenturesClearSkyDCVC (Data Collective)Fine Structures VenturesGeneral Catalyst+5 more

Prodigy Financeprodigyfinance.comin𝕏Sep 2018

Prodigy Finance provides low-interest loans to international students pursuing master's degrees at institutions worldwide.

EdTechFintechCape Town, ZA

Cameron Stevens(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalIndex VenturesCPP InvestmentsDeutsche BankDFCGoldman Sachs+1 more

Sonovatesonovate.comin𝕏Sep 2019

Sonovate provides flexible funding solutions for recruitment agencies, consultancies, and labour marketplaces to support business growth and operations.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Richard Prime(Founder)inDamon Chapple(Founder)in

Co-investorsDawn CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalRocket Internet SE

Tymetyme.comDec 2024

Tyme is a digital banking group that builds and operates consumer banks in emerging markets, offering a customer-facing platform for managing and growing money.

Digital HealthFintech

Coenraad (Coen) Jonker(Founder)inCoenraad J. Jonker(Founder & CEO)inDavid Pfaff(Co-CEO)inCheslyn Jacobs(CEO of GoTyme Bank South Africa)Nathaniel D. Clarke(CEO of GoTyme Bank Philippines)John Kane(CEO Merchant Cash Advance Asia)in

Co-investorsBlue Earth Capital AGJG Digital Equity VenturesNorrsken22VU Venture PartnersYolo InvestmentsLavender Hill Capital Partners+1 more

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has M&G Investments made?
M&G Investments has 6 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does M&G Investments invest at?
M&G Investments invests at the Series B stage.
What sectors does M&G Investments focus on?
M&G Investments focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is M&G Investments located?
M&G Investments is headquartered in South Africa, ZA.

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