Norsad Capital
Venture debtGaborone · Growth · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Norsad Capital finances the growth of profitable African businesses through flexible debt solutions such as stretch senior, unitranche, second-lien and mezzanine finance. As an impact investor pursuing 'profit with purpose,' it targets companies that generate positive social impact alongside strong financial returns, aiming to positively impact 100 million Africans by 2030. The firm seeks financing opportunities of USD 5 million and above, helping clients overcome growth funding constraints to become industry champions and regional players in sectors including financial institutions, food value chain, soft and social infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteHolds a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of Botswana and is a Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant, with over 20 years of experience in advisory, private capital and fund management focused on infrastructure and project finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Serves on various boards across Africa.
Holds an honours degree in Banking and is pursuing an MSc in Financial Management at Heriot-Watt University, with over 20 years of experience as a Chief Risk Officer across Southern African institutions covering enterprise, credit, market, liquidity, capital and operational risk.
Holds a Bachelor's in International Finance and Banking from Sheffield Hallam University, is a certified Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst, and holds a postgraduate certificate in credit risk analysis. Began her career in private credit and joined Norsad in March 2023.
Holds a Bachelor of Finance from the University of Botswana, an MBA in Finance from the University of New Brunswick and is a Certified International Investment Analyst, experienced across equities, structured credit and fixed income with multilateral and regional financial institutions.
Holds a BBusSci in Finance with Accounting and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town and is a registered Chartered Accountant (SA), experienced in external audit, financial reporting, tax and risk management.
Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration from Stellenbosch Business School and a Bachelor in Business Administration, with experience in corporate and investment banking, insurance and pension fund consulting in Southern Africa.
A Certificated Associate of the Institute of Bankers with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy, experienced in portfolio risk and operations management across Southern African banks and financial institutions.
A Chartered Accountant and member of both CIMA and the Botswana Institute of Accountants, holding a postgraduate certificate in enterprise risk management, with experience in auditing, corporate finance and risk management.
Holds a BCom in Accounting and an honours degree in Accounting Science and is a registered Chartered Accountant (SA), with experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, banking and M&A.
Holds a BCom in Accounting and an honours in Accounting Science and is a registered Chartered Accountant (SA), with experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, banking and M&A.
Holds an honours degree in International Finance and Banking from Sheffield Hallam University and is a CFI-certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst. Joined Norsad in March 2023.
Holds a BCom in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria, the PRM designation and an MBA from the Australia Institute of Business, with a track record in investment banking and risk management focused on financial solutions in Africa.
A Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA) with an honours degree in Financial Management from the University of Johannesburg, experienced in risk control, governance, finance and investment banking across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Holds an accounting degree from the University of Botswana and is a Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant, with over 20 years of experience in advisory, private capital and fund management focused on infrastructure and project finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Serves on various African boards.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSolar power station in Zimbabwe from which Norsad Capital announced a successful exit.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Norsad Capital invest at?
- Norsad Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Norsad Capital's typical check size?
- Norsad Capital typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Norsad Capital focus on?
- Norsad Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Norsad Capital located?
- Norsad Capital is headquartered in Gaborone, BW.
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