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Mark Esterhuizen

Investor

Venture Capital Partner at Aura Group · Partner at Aura Ventures

Greater Sydney Area

About

Mark Esterhuizen is a Partner at Aura Ventures with a background as a founder, operator and investor focused on scaling venture-backed businesses through capital strategy and operational execution. He previously served as Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Peter Manettas Seafood Group (which includes Manettas Seafood, ShoreTrade and Freshey) and was a founding team member commercialising ShoreTrade, a B2B seafood marketplace, and Freshey, a fresh produce platform. He is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTech

Experience

  1. Aura VenturesPartnercurrent2025 — presentAustralia
  2. Aura GroupPartnercurrent2025 — presentAustralia
  3. AntlerInvestment Committeecurrent2026 — present
  4. IsaacusInvestor | Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  5. Caesium CapitalInvestor | Advisorcurrent2017 — present
  6. Freshey Pty LtdChief Financial Officer2023 — 2024Australia
  7. Freshey Pty LtdChief Operating Officer2023 — 2024Australia
  8. Manettas Seafood MarketChief Operating Officer2019 — 2024
  9. Manettas Seafood MarketChief Financial Officer2019 — 2024
  10. ShoreTradeChief Operating Officer2019 — 2024New South Wales, Australia
  11. ShoreTradeChief Financial Officer2019 — 2024
  12. Deloitte AustraliaDeloitte Private Commercial Advisory2018 — 2019Greater Sydney Area
  13. Nut SacksStrategic Business Partner2017 — 2019City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  14. Dry Planet SA (Pty) LtdFounder2016 — 2019City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  15. Eau Rouge Investment Managers (Pty) LtdInvestment Portfolio Manager2016 — 2017Johannesburg
  16. CrossCountry ConsultingSenior Consultant2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
  17. KPMG South AfricaManager2013 — 2015City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  18. Absa GroupSpecialist Operational Consultant - KPMG Secondment2015Joahnnesburg
  19. FirstRand groupInternship2011City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Skills & more

Financial TransactionsDeal FlowOperational EfficiencyBusiness DevelopmentLogistics ManagementGlobal LogisticsE-CommerceFinancial LeadershipCapital MarketsCross-functional Team LeadershipFacilitationInternal Communications
+12 moreAttention to DetailPresentationsReport WritingDue DiligenceEmotional IntelligenceResource AllocationThink & Act StrategicallyCapital AllocationIndividual Behavior Plans (IBP)COOsGeneral ManagementCommunication

Languages Afrikaans · English · Sign Languages

  • RE 3 Key Individuals in Category II and IIA FSP's — Financial Services Board
  • RE 1 Key Individuals in Category I, II, IIA, III and IV FSP's — Financial Services Board
  • SAICA Membership — SAICA
  • RE 5 Representative — Financial Services Board

From Mark's professional profile.

Colleagues at Aura Group

Andrew Nai
Director, Private Equity at Aura Group
Anthony Potter
Trader at Atreides Management
Brett Craig
Managing Director at Aura Group
Brian Ho
Associate Director at Aura Group
Calvin Ng
Co-Founder and Partner at Aura Ventures
Calvin Ng
Managing Director at Aura Group
Charles Quek
Director/Private Wealth Adviser at Aura Group
Charles Wong
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at TNBAura

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Esterhuizen?
Mark Esterhuizen is a Partner at Aura Ventures with a background as a founder, operator and investor focused on scaling venture-backed businesses through capital strategy and operational execution. He previously served as Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Peter Manettas Seafood Group (which includes Manettas Seafood, ShoreTrade and Freshey) and was a founding team member commercialising ShoreTrade, a B2B seafood marketplace, and Freshey, a fresh produce platform. He is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Where does Mark Esterhuizen work?
Mark Esterhuizen is Venture Capital Partner at Aura Group.
What does Mark Esterhuizen invest in?
Mark Esterhuizen invests in B2B Marketplaces, E-commerce, FoodTech.
Where did Mark Esterhuizen go to school?
Mark Esterhuizen studied at The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) (CA(SA)); University of Johannesburg (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours (CTA), Accounting); University of the Witwatersrand (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting).

Same school

Also attended The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)1

Russell DreisenstockManaging Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners

Also attended University of Johannesburg17

Ross GoodwinVenture Debt Fund at Salica InvestmentsHillel ZidelManaging Director at Kennet PartnersLaura CowanDirector & Finance Executive at Crossfin TechnologyCuthbert MalindiNon-Executive Director at BongoHiveAdrian SmithDirector at Advent PartnersJeremy ZinmanHead Impact & SEMS Officer at Convergence Partners

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Also attended University of the Witwatersrand70

David FrankelSeed Stage Venture Capital in the United StatesThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcDaniel SassAssociate at aMoonDavid EsraAnalyst at aMoonIlian IlievChief Executive Officer at EMV CapitalEyal NivManaging Partner | First at Pitango

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Also attended St Benedict's College2

Jarryd KennedyHead of Investments Africa at CV LabsDean SparrowCo-Founder & CEO at Crossfin Technology

Shared employers

Also worked at Deloitte Australia1,277

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewBrian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor

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