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Alumni Energy Investments

Alumni Energy Investments pursues early-stage energy projects in South Africa under Shakes Motsilili.

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Alumni Energy Investments

Alumni Energy Investments is a venture capital investment company based in Sandton, South Africa. It has a small team of three staff members, one of whom is an investment professional.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Africa

Country

South Africa

City

Sandton

Corporate office

Workshop 17, 128 West Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa

Principals

Shakes Motsilili

CEO and Founder

Robert Pyke

Business Partner

Stephen Larkin

Co-Investor

Chris Dorrington

Business Partner

Samora Xorile

Business Partner

Sector focus

Energy

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Alumni Energy Investments?

Shakes Motsilili serves as CEO and Founder. Business partners including Robert Pyke and Chris Dorrington participate in specific projects such as the Aziza Project.

Does Alumni Energy Investments participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm focuses on direct holdings including hydrocarbon licenses and the Gyrotek Surveying Fleet. No fund commitments are recorded.

What investment stages does Alumni Energy Investments typically target?

The firm targets early stage seed and start-up opportunities.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

No public disclosure identifies the source of capital.

Does Alumni Energy Investments maintain philanthropic structures?

The Aziza Project Foundation operates alongside the firm.

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