South Suez

South Suez Capital is a leading independent private equity fund-of-funds manager exclusively focused on the African continent. The firm provides institutional investors, endowments, and high net-worth individuals with a single point of access to attractive primary, secondary, and direct private market investments across Africa. With over a century of collective professional experience, South Suez offers a diversified investment platform designed to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges within African markets.

Established in Mauritius in 2009, South Suez Capital was founded with the vision of being Africa's first independent dedicated private equity fund of funds manager. The firm began investing in African private markets in 2010, subsequently raising South Suez Africa Fund I in 2010 and South Suez Africa Fund II in 2014, along with managed accounts. This foundational period allowed South Suez to build extensive expertise and cultivate long-term relationships with key partners across the continent.

South Suez constructs diversified portfolios through its allocations to primary funds, secondary transactions, and co-investments. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes market-leading businesses in core economic sectors across over 40 countries in Africa. They are particularly committed to supporting growth investments and greenfield projects, with a significant portion of their portfolio in low and low-middle income countries, aiming to drive development and create employment opportunities. South Suez also highlights its focus on sectors like financial services, recognizing its critical role in economic inclusion in Africa.

The team at South Suez Capital possesses deep expertise in African private equity, leveraging an established local network of industry consultants, General Partners (GPs), investors, and advisors. This network provides the firm with unique deal flow and proprietary performance data, which underpins their risk management system. South Suez is also a proponent of responsible investing, adhering to ESG and SRI principles, and is a member of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI), demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and impactful investments.