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Ata Capital (Proprietary) Limited is a fund management company established to carry out the business of attracting and managing private and institutional investor capital. The company is majority black-owned and black-managed and was founded in 2012 by Lelo Rantloane, together with the Harris Family Office, who have a passion for building new businesses. The company also has a significant broad-based black shareholding. Ata Capital’s primary investment focus is on non-traditional asset classes that deliver a unique proposition and superior returns to investors
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FAQs about Ata Capital
Is Ata Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Ata Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Ata Capital located?
Ata Capital is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Ata Capital founded?
Ata Capital was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Ata Capital invest in?
Ata Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Education, Edtech, Fintech, Technology.
What is Ata Capital geographical focus of investments?
Ata Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Ata Capital typically invest in?
Ata Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Ata Capital investment?
Ata Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of Ata Capital?
Ata Capital can be reached through its website atacapital.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 Ata 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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When was the Ata Capital profile last updated?
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