Secha Capital

Q: When was Secha Capital last fund created?

Secha Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-09-27.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$60 M

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed

Region of investment

Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Secha Capital is a Black, female-founded growth capital impact firm based in Southern Africa. The firm invests in traditional industries that are transitioning to a tech-enabled, green economy. It focuses on early-stage and adolescent-stage small and growing businesses (SGBs/SMEs) in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, agribusiness, healthcare, light manufacturing, and business-enabling services.

Utilizing an Operator-Investor model, Secha Capital employs young, high-potential talent to work directly within portfolio companies, providing operational support and strategic guidance. This approach addresses the management gap in African SMEs and enhances both social and financial returns. Secha Capital has successfully raised funds to invest in established Southern African SMEs, creating jobs and significantly increasing revenue for its portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes long-term, patient capital and prioritizes investments in Black and female-founded businesses, promoting local talent development and social impact.

Industry

Consumer Products Fashion/Beauty Retail Agriculture Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Sports/SportsTech Energy AgriTech SaaS Software

Secha Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Secha Capital Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Africa	$5-10 m	$56 M	September 2023

Contacts

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Rushil Vallabh Managing Director

Managing Director

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Brendan Mullen Managing Director

Managing Director

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FAQs about Secha Capital

Is Secha Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Secha Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Secha Capital located?

Secha Capital is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

When was Secha Capital founded?

Secha Capital was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Secha Capital invest in?

Secha Capital invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Fashion/Beauty, Retail, Agriculture, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Sports/SportsTech, Energy, AgriTech, SaaS, Software.

What is Secha Capital geographical focus of investments?

Secha Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does Secha Capital typically invest in?

Secha Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Secha Capital investment?

Secha Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Secha Capital?

Secha Capital has around $60m assets under management.

When was Secha Capital last fund created?

Secha Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-09-27

Is Secha Capital impact investor?

Yes, Secha Capital is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Secha Capital?

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