Kleoss Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

2014

AUM

$82 M

Location

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

Kleoss Capital is a private equity firm based in Sandton, South Africa. It was founded by Halekopane (Hale) Matsipa, who serves as the CEO, along with Zain Laher, who is a partner and co-founder. Their team is composed of experienced professionals, including Melisa Musindo, the CFO, and other senior advisors and investment committee members who bring a wealth of experience in various sectors. The firm prides itself on its teamwork and the diverse backgrounds of its partners, which allow it to tackle challenges with a multifaceted approach.

Kleoss Capital invests primarily in South Africa with a focus on sectors such as Financial Services, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Property, and Tourism. The firm manages several funds including Kleoss Fund I and Kleoss Fund II, although specific fund sizes are not disclosed. Their investments range across multiple stages and they aim to add value through strategic guidance and active engagement with portfolio companies. They also emphasize ESG and impact, as seen through their sustainability reports available for their funds.

Notable investments by Kleoss Capital include companies across the African continent, although specific names of portfolio companies are not disclosed on their website. Their strategy involves leveraging deep local insights and strong networks within the region to drive growth and value creation in their investments.

Industry

Retail Consumer Products Agriculture Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Telecommunications Technology HoReCa/Hospitality Transportation Foodtech

Kleoss Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Kleoss Capital Fund 1
Private Equity (PE)
HoReCa/Hospitality
Technology
Transportation
Telecommunications
Real Estate
Other
Media and Entertainment
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Financial Services
Agriculture
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$10-50 m
$850 M
January 2016

Contacts

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Halekopane Matsipa Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Zain Laher Partner
Partner
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FAQs about Kleoss Capital

Kleoss Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Kleoss Capital is located in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.
Kleoss Capital was founded in 2014.
Kleoss Capital invests in companies and startups in Retail, Consumer Products, Agriculture, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Technology, HoReCa/Hospitality, Transportation, Foodtech.
Kleoss Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Kleoss Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Kleoss Capital usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Kleoss Capital has around $82m assets under management.
Kleoss Capital invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
Yes, Kleoss Capital is impact investor.
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