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Sanari Capital

Private Equity FirmJohannesburg, South Africa·Founded 2013·sanaricapital.com

Est. dry powder

$17.1M

Raised, not yet invested

AUM

—

Not reported

Latest fund

$83.9M

Sanari 3S Growth Fund

Est. cheque size

$839.2K–$4.2M

From fund sizes

Deals, last 12 months

—

Not reported

About Sanari Capital

Sanari Capital is a South Africa-based investment firm that manages investments in lower and middle-market companies in South Africa and selectively in other African markets. The firm makes growth equity investments, recapitalizations, and buyouts.

Type
Private Equity Firm
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Stages
Series ASeries B
Est. cheque size
$839.2K–$4.2M
Sectors
Diversified
Regions
Africa
Strategies
Growth

Where they invest

From deals and portfolio companies on record

Most frequent rounds

  • —5
  • Series A2
  • Series B1

Across 10 deals

Portfolio sectors

  • Software3
  • Consumer Products1
  • Education/Training1
  • Information Services1
  • Logistics & Distribution1

Across 9 companies

Portfolio countries

  • South Africa8
  • US1

Across 9 companies

Recent investments

Newest 5 of 10

DateCompanyRoundAmountCo-investors
  1. Oct 2025

    Ctrack Africa Pty Ltd

    Oct 2025 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round$23.4M27four Investment Managers
  2. Nov 2024

    Energenic Holdings

    Nov 2024 · —

    —$5M—
  3. Jul 2024

    Edulife Group

    Jul 2024 · —

    —$4.4M—
  4. Sep 2022

    iiDENTIFii (PTY) LTD

    Sep 2022 · Series A

    Series A$15MArise
  5. Aug 2020

    LightWare Optoelectronics (Pty) Ltd

    Aug 2020 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round$1.5M—

Offices

1 location

  • Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ

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Questions about Sanari Capital

How much does Sanari Capital invest per deal?

Based on the size of its funds, Sanari Capital writes estimated cheques of $839.2K–$4.2M. Lead cheques usually sit at the top of that range and follow-on cheques lower.

What stages does Sanari Capital invest in?

Sanari Capital has invested at Series A and Series B. Its most frequent rounds on record are —, Series A and Series B.

How much capital does Sanari Capital have left to invest?

Sanari Capital has an estimated $17.1M in dry powder: capital it has raised but not yet invested.

Similar investors in Africa

WestBridge Capital PartnersMauritius · Cheque $1.6M–$9.3M$288.7M dry powderVentures PlatformNigeria · Cheque $555K–$3.7M$65.8M dry powder

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What has Sanari Capital invested in recently?

Recent investments include Ctrack Africa Pty Ltd, Energenic Holdings and Edulife Group.

Where is Sanari Capital based?

Sanari Capital is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How do I contact Sanari Capital?

Partner names, emails and LinkedIn profiles for Sanari Capital are on the Capital Atlas Pro and Team plans, which also draft outreach and track replies. Check the stages and cheque size above first, so you pitch a firm that fits your round.

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