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DKMS Africa
DKMS Africa was established in 2021 by Peter Harf, who also founded the global DKMS network. Katharina Harf serves as co-founder and vice chairwoman.
DKMS Africa
DKMS Africa was established in 2021 by Peter Harf, who also founded the global DKMS network. Katharina Harf serves as co-founder and vice chairwoman. The entity functions as a non-profit registry and donor recruitment center rather than an investment vehicle. Its core activities center on donor recruitment, registry maintenance, and awareness campaigns for stem cell transplants. The firm follows World Marrow Donor Association standards. Confirmed partners include DHL Stormers for awareness events and Sanlam for corporate drives. Geographic focus remains South Africa with the head office in Cape Town. Dr. Elke Neujahr chairs the board as global CEO of DKMS Group. Alana James previously led operations as country executive director. No investment deployment figures or additional offices appear in available records. The structure ties directly to the international DKMS foundation model with separate local governance for the Africa registry.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Cape Town
Corporate office
Sable Park, Unit B, 3rd Floor, Bridgeway, Century City, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Principals
Peter Harf
Founder
Katharina Harf
Co-founder and Vice Chairwoman
Dr. Elke Neujahr
Chairwoman of the DKMS Africa Board
Alana James
Former Country Executive Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DKMS Africa?
No investment program is disclosed. Operations focus on donor recruitment and registry management under board oversight from Dr. Elke Neujahr.
How does DKMS Africa source proprietary deal flow?
The organization does not pursue investment deals. It sources donor registrations through corporate partnerships and awareness campaigns with entities such as Sanlam and Discovery Health.
Is DKMS Africa structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a non-profit foundation and donor registry. The entity maintains the Patient Support Fund and State Patient Programme without fund or venture structures.
Does DKMS Africa participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
No fund commitments or direct investment deals are recorded. Activity centers on tissue-typing tests and patient support grants.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
No specific wealth origin is disclosed beyond the founding role of Peter Harf in the global DKMS network.
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