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Mahlako Financial Services
Impact investorJohannesburg · Growth · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Mahlako invests in social infrastructure assets aimed at developing and transforming South Africa's economy. Its focus spans the energy value chain (solar PV, wind, nuclear, gas and coal, with investments in renewable energy), broader infrastructure sub-sectors (water, waste, transport, telecommunications, IT and critical manufacturing), and social and student housing intended to redress apartheid-era spatial imbalances. Alongside direct investment and project development, the firm renders advisory mandates, asset management and fund management. Its subsidiary Mahlako Financial Services launched a R1.75 billion Energy Fund. The group emphasizes inclusive, sustainable growth, blending development, investment and stewardship.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 4 portfolio companiesCleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1Fintech ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:South Africa×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAon is a global professional services firm offering risk, retirement, and health solutions, using proprietary data and analytics to help clients manage volatility and improve performance.
FintechInsurTech
Prieska Power Reserve is a green energy project in South Africa planning to produce green hydrogen and ammonia from 2030 using solar, wind, water, and air resources.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Makole Mupita(Director)Meta Mhlarhi(Director)Martin Walzer(Director)Jaco Kellerman(Director)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Solar Capital De Aar 1Solar Capital De Aar 3
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Mahlako Financial Services invest at?
- Mahlako Financial Services invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Mahlako Financial Services focus on?
- Mahlako Financial Services focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
- Where is Mahlako Financial Services located?
- Mahlako Financial Services is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
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