African Rainbow Capital

General contacts

Investor type

VC / Family office

Founded

2004

AUM

$1 190 M

Location

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

South America Africa

Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

African Rainbow Capital (ARC) is a South African investment holding company established in 2015, fully Black owned and controlled. The company focuses on acquiring significant minority equity interests in businesses within the financial services sector and other diversified industries across South Africa and Africa. ARC aims to deliver strong returns on equity while positively impacting the lives of ordinary South Africans through its empowerment philosophy.

As a subsidiary of Ubuntu-Botho Investments, ARC leverages its strong balance sheet and strategic partnerships to invest in companies with experienced management and solid growth potential. Its portfolio includes a mix of listed and unlisted investments, emphasizing empowerment and value creation. ARC also provides strategic assistance to its portfolio companies, enhancing their growth and success. The company positions itself as a credible partner in Black economic empowerment, aiming to foster economic transformation and create value for its shareholders and the broader community.

Industry

Agriculture Construction Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Medical Devices Metals and Mining Pharmaceuticals Telecommunications MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech AgriTech Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation Energy

African Rainbow Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
ARC Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate Transportation Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Middle East	$5-10 m	$750 M	October 2020

Contacts

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Valerie Bremer General Counsel

General Counsel

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Brian Mushonga Portfolio Executive

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FAQs about African Rainbow Capital

Is African Rainbow Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

African Rainbow Capital is a venture capital firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is African Rainbow Capital located?

African Rainbow Capital is located in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.

When was African Rainbow Capital founded?

African Rainbow Capital was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does African Rainbow Capital invest in?

African Rainbow Capital invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Construction, Financial Services, Fintech, Real Estate, Business Services (B2B), Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Metals and Mining, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AgriTech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Transportation, Energy.

What is African Rainbow Capital geographical focus of investments?

African Rainbow Capital invests in companies and startups in South America, Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does African Rainbow Capital typically invest in?

African Rainbow Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of African Rainbow Capital investment?

African Rainbow Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for African Rainbow Capital?

African Rainbow Capital has around $1 190m assets under management.

When was African Rainbow Capital last fund created?

African Rainbow Capital last fund was created/launched in 2020-10-10

What are the contacts of African Rainbow Capital?

African Rainbow Capital can be reached through its website africanrainbowcapital.co.za and its LinkedIn page. 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 African Rainbow Capital — 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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