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Private equityJohannesburg · Growth–Late Stage · 55 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Metier invests through two practices. Its Capital Growth funds pursue growth-stage equity investments with significant exposure to South, Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa. Its Sustainable Capital practice targets pan-African investments in resource-efficient infrastructure, renewables and clean energy. The firm positions itself as an independent, connected and insightful growth investor that helps partner companies become market leaders, emphasizing shared value through enterprising partnerships. Its team has worked together for over three decades, cultivating a culture described as approachable, creative, honest, active and aligned.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 55 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 33 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cloud Computing ×1Cybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:South Africa×4
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Metier is a private equity fund manager based in South Africa with three decades of experience investing in mid-cap entrepreneurial businesses across South, Southern, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
ConsumerFintechHealthtechSouth Africa, ZA
Retailability is a South African retail group founded in 1984 that operates fashion and apparel store brands including Edgars and Keedo, selling clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty products.
ConsumerRetail TechLa Lucia, ZA
Durban-headquartered engineering services company spanning industrial contracting, ship repair (Dormac) and diversified manufacturing.
Vivica Group is a South African diversified ICT and infrastructure holding company operating through portfolio brands including telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, email marketing, cybersecurity, and technology services.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSouth Africa, ZA
Watu is an asset financier providing financing for motorcycles, three-wheelers and smartphones, with a focus on mobility and connectivity.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAHL Venture PartnersLendableFMOVerdant Capital
York Timber Holdings is a timber and forestry company that grows and harvests softwood and hardwood plantations for the building and construction industry in South Africa.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsSouth Africa, ZA
Herman Katzenellenbogen(Founder)
Co-investorsVantage Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AE AMDAMNAstrapakBisedgeBlinkwaterBokpoort CSPElementumFrogfoot and VoxIMMKathu CSPKenafricKenafric IndustriesL&B CoLiberty Star Consumer Holdings (Libstar)LibstarLife and Brand CoMainstreamMainstream wind portfolioMaster PlasticsProfessional Learning GroupSindilaSouth PointSoutheyStage ZeroSurgical InnovationsTecroveerVox Telecom
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsSurgical Innovationsacq. by Ascendis Health
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Metier made?
- Metier has 33 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Metier invest at?
- Metier invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Metier focus on?
- Metier focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Metier located?
- Metier is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
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