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Espin Capital

Espin Capital is a family-owned and family-managed private equity family office based in Sandton, South Africa. It was founded in December 2015 by Olwethu...

Espin Capital

Espin Capital is a family-owned and family-managed private equity family office based in Sandton, South Africa. It was founded in December 2015 by Olwethu Mafanya. The firm invests significant minority to majority equity stakes in unlisted businesses that are established market leaders, cash generative, have good growth prospects and experienced management, and can hold investments indefinitely with no exit pressures.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2015

Location

Region

Oceania

Country

Australia

City

Perth

Corporate office

Perth, Australia

Principals

Olwethu Mafanya

Chairman

Sector focus

Private Equity

Frequently asked questions

What investment stages does Espin Capital typically target?

The firm targets early-stage, growth, and restructuring stages — spanning startup venture capital, expansion equity, and distressed or turnaround capital. This breadth is unusual for a single manager.

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