Sango Capital
Private equityJohannesburg · Growth · 20 people tracked
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 11, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website
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 teamEpisode 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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