Fundraising FoxSango Capital
Private equityJohannesburg · 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 Oct 13, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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Julien Trezza is a Managing Director on Eurazeo's Investor Relations team, responsible for fundraising and investor relations across Southern Europe. Before joining the firm in 2021, he spent twelve years at BNP Paribas, where he worked in ALM Treasury, led Private Asset investments in Italy for BNP P Cardif, and held actuarial roles including work on M&A operations. He holds an actuarial expertise certificate from the Institut du Risk Management, along with master's degrees from Sorbonne Université (actuarial science), Université Paris-Dauphine (asset management), and NEOMA Business School.
Christian Roelofse is Investment Director at Sango Capital, focusing on African private equity. Over the past 18 years, he has structured and managed investment portfolios for pension funds, insurance companies, and banks, with an emphasis on private equity in Africa. His recent work has centered on development finance and fund solutions.
Raksha Ramkilowan is the Finance and HR Manager at Sango Capital, with experience in financial management within the private equity sector. Her areas of expertise include International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), investor and fund reporting, and accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks. She holds a CIMA qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, focused on financial, operational, and enterprise strategy.
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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