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i7 Capital
i7 Capital is a Venture Capital Company (VCC) established in 2018 under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act in South Africa. It was formed under VCC license...
i7 Capital
i7 Capital is a Venture Capital Company (VCC) established in 2018 under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act in South Africa. It was formed under VCC license number 0148 and is registered with the FSCA (registration number 49610). The firm aims to reduce risks typically associated with SME investments while achieving exceptional returns for shareholders, and has invested in 6 businesses across technology, manufacturing and agriculture.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Bellville
Corporate office
Bellville, South Africa
Principals
Frans-Johan van Dyk
Executive Director
Caine Herr
Executive Director
John Swart
Non-Executive Director
Eric Dunn
Non-Executive Director / Chairman
Nicolaas Kruger
Non-Executive Director
Pierre Tredoux
Non-Executive Director
JG Bester
Non-Executive Director
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does i7 Capital target?
i7 Capital operates across three stages: buyouts of established companies, growth equity in expanding businesses, and early-stage venture investments in start-ups. This multi-stage approach is relatively uncommon in the South African market, where most firms specialize in a single stage. The firm's mandate allows it to back companies from seed through to control acquisitions.
Where does i7 Capital invest geographically?
The firm is headquartered in Bellville, near Cape Town, and its primary investment geography is South Africa. While the firm's specific portfolio breakdown is not publicly disclosed, its mandate and location strongly suggest a concentration in South African businesses, with potential exposure to sub-Saharan Africa.
Who founded i7 Capital?
The founders and key investment professionals at i7 Capital have not been disclosed in public records or major financial media. The firm operates with a deliberately low public profile, which is not unusual for private equity firms in the South African market that focus on founder-led and privately held businesses.
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