Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
RMB Ventures backs management teams of its portfolio companies to co-create purposeful growth paths, combining capital investment, advisory services and access to relevant experts within the FirstRand ecosystem. The firm emphasizes value creation by helping businesses build the right conditions and alignment for success, allocate capital effectively, and pursue purpose-led strategies that benefit all stakeholders, aiming for thriving businesses that also contribute positively to the wider community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 12 portfolio companiesFintech ×7
HQs:United States×2China×1India×1Nigeria×1South Africa×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRand Merchant Advisory is the strategic advisory arm of Rand Merchant Bank, offering advisory, financial structuring, cross-border execution, and capital solutions for Chinese corporations, state-owned enterprises, and investors seeking to trade and invest in Africa.
FintechBeijing, CN
A corporate and investment bank providing advisory and financing solutions to clients across sub-Saharan Africa, London, and India with teams working across multiple asset classes and industries.
FintechJohannesburg, ZA
Laurie Dippenaar(Founder)GT Ferreira(Founder)Pat Goss(Founder)inPaul Harris(Partner)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
FirstRand LimitedFNB ZambiaRMB BotswanaRMB NamibiaRMB Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RMBV made?
- RMBV has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does RMBV invest at?
- RMBV invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does RMBV focus on?
- RMBV focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelRMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
Euromoney Awards 2026
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
Namibia Mining Expo 2026
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
RMB Think Summit: Isaah Mhlanga - Moneyweb Interview
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
RMB Think Summit: Isaah Mhlanga
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
RMB Think Summit: Michael Jordaan - Moneyweb Interview
RMB - Corporate & Investment Banking
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