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African Rainbow Capital

African Rainbow Capital (ARC), formed in 2015, is a fully Black owned and controlled investment company of significant scale focusing on opportunities in the...

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African Rainbow Capital

African Rainbow Capital (ARC), formed in 2015, is a fully Black owned and controlled investment company of significant scale focusing on opportunities in the South African and African financial services and diversified investments (non-financial) industries. It focuses on acquiring shareholdings in businesses that deliver exceptional returns on equity. ARC is a 100% subsidiary of Ubuntu-Botho Investments (UBI). It positions itself as a leading South African black economic empowerment company and empowerment investment holding partner.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2015

Location

Region

Africa

Country

South Africa

City

Stellenbosch

Corporate office

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Principals

Johan van Zyl

Co-CEO

Johan van der Merwe

Co-CEO

Mr Patrice Motsepe

Chairman of the Board of the General Partner

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at African Rainbow Capital?

No named principals or investment committee members are disclosed in available sources.

Does African Rainbow Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Available records show private equity activity but provide no detail on fund commitments versus direct deals.

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