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Phatisa

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2005

AUM

$400 M

Location

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series B

Region of investment

Africa
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

Phatisa is a leading sub-Saharan African private equity fund manager. Established in 2005, the firm focusses on investments across the African food value chain, plus affordable housing; whilst balancing commercial returns with impact objectives.

Phatisa has three funds under management, totalling more than US$ 400 million, managed by a team of over 35 dedicated staff with a proven track record of managing private equity funds and commercial businesses throughout the continent. We speak ~30 languages and represent 11 nationalities.

Phatisa is committed to the principle of 'and' – as opposed to 'or'. Meaning, the firm focusses on delivering impact & returns. Planet & profits. Growth & responsibility.

As a core tenet, the firm believes that financial performance and impact are mutually exclusive – rather, mutually beneficial. And is driven by a passion to positively impact the lives & livelihoods of African people. Phatisa achieves this ambition by investing into the food value chain and affordable housing - to create inclusive businesses that maintain their commercial focus while addressing societal & environmental challenges.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation Energy Real Estate Agriculture

Phatisa Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
African Agriculture Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$151 M
July 2009
Pan African Housing Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Agriculture
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$41 M
January 2013
Phatisa Food Fund 2
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$143 M
February 2021
Phatisa Food Fund 3
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$5-10 m
$86 M
February 2026

Contacts

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Stuart Bradley Founding Partner
Founding Partner
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Martin Kromat Senior Partner
Senior Partner
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FAQs about Phatisa

Phatisa is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Phatisa is located in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.
Phatisa was founded in 2005.
Phatisa invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Transportation, Energy, Real Estate, Agriculture.
Phatisa invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Phatisa invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series B.
Phatisa usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Phatisa has around $400m assets under management.
Phatisa last fund was created/launched in 2026-02-20
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