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A Private Equity company making an impact in Southern Africa.
SPEAR Capital hold complimentary skills and experience across multiple industries. We provide partnerships that leverage strong business ethics and local knowledge to grow successful businesses. SPEAR provides growth capital to SMEs focused on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and local production in a few carefully selected countries. The engagement of DFIs and institutional investors ensures that ESG issues are the value drivers. We are located in Harare and Cape Town, with a fund raising office in Oslo.
MISSION
Providing growth capital through equity investments to SMEs in Southern Africa focused on private FMCG or local manufacturing & processing - partnering with leading entrepreneurs and their management teams to grow successful businesses.
VISION
To be the preferred investment vehicle for global investors seeking African exposure.
SPEAR Capital hold complimentary skills and experience across multiple industries. We provide partnerships that leverage strong business ethics and local knowledge to grow successful businesses. SPEAR provides growth capital to SMEs focused on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and local production in a few carefully selected countries. The engagement of DFIs and institutional investors ensures that ESG issues are the value drivers. We are located in Harare and Cape Town, with a fund raising office in Oslo.
MISSION
Providing growth capital through equity investments to SMEs in Southern Africa focused on private FMCG or local manufacturing & processing - partnering with leading entrepreneurs and their management teams to grow successful businesses.
VISION
To be the preferred investment vehicle for global investors seeking African exposure.
Overview
Location
Zimbabwe, Harare
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2012
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Aug 25, 2023 | Private equity’s role beyond money in African ventures | Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, delves into the pivotal role of private equity investors in enhancing the growth of African businesses. Beyond financial backing, the exploration of expertise, networks, and ESG considerations showcas... |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Beyond representation: how private equity can address gender inequality | There can be no doubt that the private equity space has a major problem when it comes to gender equality. As recently as 2017, women held just 10% of all senior positions in private equity and venture capital firms globally, and women-led e... |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Beyond representation: how private equity can address gender inequality | There can be no doubt that the private equity space has a major problem when it comes to gender equality. As recently as 2017, women held just 10% of all senior positions in private equity and venture capital firms globally, and women-led ... |
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FAQ about Spear Capital
When was Spear Capital founded?
Spear Capital was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Spear Capital?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Spear Capital, among them “Private equity’s role beyond money in African ventures” (Aug 25, 2023) and “Beyond representation: how private equity can address gender inequality” (Mar 30, 2021).
Is Spear Capital still active?
Yes, Spear Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 25, 2023.