Caleo Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2011

AUM

$100 M

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

At Caleo Capital we nurture a collective spirit, a shared commitment to authenticity, and an unwavering belief that wealth should serve your life's purpose.

We believe that investment transcends a monetary connection between two people. It's a partnership of ideas, values, and philosophies, where the benefit is shared. Where common purpose creates aligned outcomes. Where your wealth journey is our wealth journey. Where a meaningful connection provides the opportunity to collaborate and co-create.

Our approach is rooted in creating simple and robust investment solutions, transforming intention into action through clear, effective communication and seamless collaboration with our clients and partners.

Our offering comprises the following: Family Office, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Impact Investing, Fiduciary Services, and Global Banking.

An Authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP 44125

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Fintech Construction Financial Services Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Retail Technology

Caleo Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Caleo Private Equity Portfolio
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Retail
Technology
Series B
Africa
$5-10 m
December 2011

Contacts

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Nicholas Liebmann Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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Daniel O'Driscoll Group COO and Group Head of Financial Services, Managing Partner
Group COO and Group Head of Financial Services, Managing Partner
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FAQs about Caleo Capital

Caleo Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Caleo Capital is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Caleo Capital was founded in 2011.
Caleo Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Fintech, Construction, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Retail, Technology.
Caleo Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Caleo Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Caleo Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Caleo Capital has around $100m assets under management.
Caleo Capital last fund was created/launched in 2011-12-10
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