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Sango Capital

Private equity

Johannesburg · Growth · 20 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sango Capital focuses on delivering risk-adjusted returns through fund and direct investments across Africa's mid-market, combining international standards with local networks and on-the-ground presence. It makes primary, secondary and bespoke fund investments plus direct co-investments, with its hybrid private equity funds structured for diversified geographic and industry exposure. Investment themes center on the emerging consumer's wallet, the food value chain, energy and power, and infrastructure services. Sango also runs the SSEV, an evergreen vehicle targeting larger upper-middle-market businesses benefiting from long-term growth in African consumer spending. The firm emphasizes responsible investing, actively managing ESG risks while pursuing strong financial returns.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Johannesburg, ZA
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Private fund assets
$415.7M

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website & curated
Charles Mwebeiha· Co-Founder & Partnerin
Richard Okello· Co-Founder & Partnerin
Jonathan Sengendo· Managing Director & Partnerin
Ameenah Peerbux· Operations
Andrew Levermore· Retail Advisor
Christian Roelofse· Investmentsin
Debbie Brown· LP Relations
Dunn Mukosa· Operating Advisor
Ethel Matlala· Operations
Meher Meajun· Operations
Paul Trites· Investmentsin
Pierre Deludet· Investmentsin
Raksha Ramkilowan· Operationsin
Razaq Doherty· Director of Fund Operationsin
Sebigilwe Ooke· Investmentsin
Sewela Nkoana· Investmentsin
Vincent Williams· LP Relations

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Sango Capital invest at?
Sango Capital invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Sango Capital focus on?
Sango Capital focuses on AgTech, Consumer, Energy, FoodTech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Sango Capital located?
Sango Capital is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Episode 169: Richard Okello of Sango Capital - From Radical Candor to Opportunity in Abundance

Aoifinn Devitt · Richard Okello

Episode 180: REPLAY: Richard Okello of Sango Capital - from Chicken Arbitrage in Uganda to Radic...

Aoifinn Devitt · Richard Okello

Charles Mwebeiha, Sango Capital @IpemMarket 2017

IPEM · Charles Mwebeiha

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