Our Journey
Our Journey
After building up years of specialist investment experience in our niche sector, establishing a strong track record over four separate funds, and investing through the global financial crisis of 2008, we remain ready to write the next chapter in our incredible journey.
Established as an alternative investment specialist with a focus on the South African mid-market private equity sector, we initially invested primarily into private equity funds.
After launching our first fund, Ke Nako Fund I, we realised that our resources and extensive network placed us in a unique position to increase co-investments in our portfolios. This attractive addition provides our investors with an opportunity to earn a higher net return than through a traditional private equity fund-of-funds model.
On boarded Alternative Equity Partners Fund (2006 vintage) from Brait, when they underwent to change their business model.
Launched Ke Nako Fund II. A SA mid-market focussed fund of funds with a significantly increased exposure to co-investments
SA Pension Fund LLP (2013 Vintage) – A managed account vehicle for large investors seeking additional exposure to a blend of primaries and co-investments
Developed an in-house proprietary risk management system
Launched Ke Nako Fund III. An opportunistic SA mid-market focussed hybrid fund targetting select primary and co-investment opportunities.
Launched Ke Nako Fund IV. An expanded hybrid fund, still focussed on the SA mid-market with best of breed primary exposure, select secondaries and return enhancing co-investments.