ABSA

Q: When was ABSA last fund created?

ABSA last fund was created/launched in 2017-08-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2008

AUM

$613 M

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Absa Group Limited, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a prominent multinational banking and financial services conglomerate. It is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups, operating in 12 to 15 African countries, including Botswana, Kenya, and Zambia, and maintaining offices in the UK and the US. With assets of approximately R1.9 trillion and a workforce of around 42,000, Absa is well-positioned in the financial sector.

The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, insurance, and credit services. Absa Bank Limited, its banking subsidiary, primarily serves customers in South Africa while supporting the Group's broader African operations. The diverse customer base includes individual retail clients, small to large businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, all benefiting from tailored financial solutions. Absa aims to create sustainable value and empower its customers throughout their financial journeys.

Industry

Financial Services Other Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Fintech Retail

ABSA Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Retail	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Africa	$5-10 m	$100 M	August 2017

Contacts

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Henk Basson Barclays Africa Liquidity and Funding

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FAQs about ABSA

Is ABSA a venture capital or private equity firm?

ABSA is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is ABSA located?

ABSA is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

When was ABSA founded?

ABSA was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does ABSA invest in?

ABSA invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Other, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Fintech, Retail.

What is ABSA geographical focus of investments?

ABSA invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does ABSA typically invest in?

ABSA invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of ABSA investment?

ABSA usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for ABSA?

ABSA has around $613m assets under management.

When was ABSA last fund created?

ABSA last fund was created/launched in 2017-08-10

What are the contacts of ABSA?

ABSA can be reached through its website absa.co.za/corporate-and-investment-banking, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for ABSA — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.

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