Vuna Partners

vunapartners.co.za Direct investor

Vuna Partners is a South African private equity firm that invests in mid-sized, owner-managed businesses. It provides replacement capital, buy-in capital and growth capital, and is 100% owned by its investment team.

Vuna Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in South Africa, founded in 2020. It invests directly in companies, from growth to buyout, in financial services, education, industrials and manufacturing. Its stated cheque size is Entry – R 40 million, allowing for follow-on investments to fund growth; Maximum R 150 million to ensure portfolio diversification. 7 portfolio companies, as it reports.

“We partner with family and owner-operated businesses in diverse sectors, that seek a like-minded investor to play an active role in developing the business while maintaining the entrepreneurial flair, agility and legacy of its founders.”

— Vuna Partners, own website

Layer

Direct investor

Type

Private equity

Stage

Growth – Buyout

Headquarters

South Africa

Invests in

South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Sectors

Financial services, Education, Industrials, Manufacturing, Logistics, Information, communication and telecoms, Food and beverage, Healthcare

Cheque size

Entry – R 40 million, allowing for follow-on investments to fund growth; Maximum R 150 million to ensure portfolio diversification

Founded

2020

Portfolio

7 companies