Profile
Agile Capital is a Private Equity Fund that pursues investments in a number of diverse sectors in the South African market. Our investments span a wide range of industries focusing on businesses with a solid operational track record coupled with tangible growth prospects.
As an on-balance sheet investor, we do not have pressure to exit our investments which enables us to forge long-term partnerships, thereby generating superior returns.
Industry
Agile Capital Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Agile Capital Fund I‑III
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Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
Energy
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Seed
Series A
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$110 M
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October 2008
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Agile Capital Fund IV
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Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Software
Energy
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Seed
Series A
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$55 M
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April 2023
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FAQs about Agile Capital
Is Agile Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Agile Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Agile Capital located?
Agile Capital is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Agile Capital founded?
Agile Capital was founded in 2008.
What sectors and industries does Agile Capital invest in?
Agile Capital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Software, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Energy, AdTech, SaaS.
What is Agile Capital geographical focus of investments?
Agile Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Agile Capital typically invest in?
Agile Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Agile Capital investment?
Agile Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Agile Capital?
Agile Capital has around $165m assets under management.
When was Agile Capital last fund created?
Agile Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-04-04
What are the contacts of Agile Capital?
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