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Public Investment Corporation
Public Investment Corporation manages $142.6B for South African public sector entities focused on social security.
Public Investment Corporation
Public Investment Corporation was established in 1911. It operates as a corporate entity under the Public Investment Corporation Act 2004 and manages assets for public sector entities with a focus on social security. The firm allocates 10 percent to private equity. It pursues buyout, growth, venture, mezzanine and co-investment strategies. Confirmed asset classes include real estate, infrastructure and financial services across South Africa and additional African markets. No recent operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. The firm maintains a diversified industry exposure that spans agribusiness, healthcare, energy and utilities, and information technology. Its structure as a statutory asset manager for public funds creates a distinct mandate separate from private family offices or commercial asset managers.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1911
AUM
142558 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Pretoria
Corporate office
Menlyn Maine Central Square, Corner Aramist Avenue and Corobay Avenue Waterkloof Glen Extension 2, Pretoria, South Africa
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Public Investment Corporation?
Investment decisions follow the governance set by the Public Investment Corporation Act 2004. No individual principals are named in available records.
Does Public Investment Corporation participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and direct co-investments. Its strategy mix includes buyout, growth and venture approaches.
What investment stages does Public Investment Corporation typically target?
It targets buyout, growth, venture and mezzanine stages. Private equity allocation stands at 10 percent of assets.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Assets originate from South African public sector entities with a focus on social security funds.
Which sectors does Public Investment Corporation explicitly avoid?
No explicit avoidance sectors are stated in the records.
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