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Sanari exit puts Fernridge at heart of Africa’s next wave of AI-powered growth
Sanari Capital has exited its investment in Fernridge Solutions, passing the baton to Broll Property Group, whose pan-African reach and expertise in real estate and techn...
Article   |   3 min read   |   26 October 2025
EduLife bolt-on acquisition: Fast-growing, private equity-backed schools group gets foothold in Gauteng
With the purchase of Arrow Education, EduLife Group – a longstanding portfolio company of Sanari Capital’s 3S Growth Fund – takes a significant step toward its goal...
Article   |   4 min read   |   10 October 2025
Sanari Capital responds to enquiry on drone components discovered in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Sanari Capital was asked by Bloomberg to comment on a story about a lidar laser range finder component manufactured by Lightware, one of Sanari’s investee companies, th...
Article   |   5 min read   |   10 October 2025
Sanari Capital leads R406m investment in global telematics leader Ctrack
Johannesburg, September 18, 2025 – Sanari Capital, a private equity firm that invests in medium-sized and mid-market growth companies, has announced a R406 million (US$...
Article   |   3 min read   |   18 September 2025
Sanari Capital Sustainability Report – December 2024
The Sanari Capital Annual Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 has been published! We are so proud of our impactful portfolio. Read the full report h...
Article   |   1 min read   |   14 May 2025
R1.5bn ($80m) raised for Sanari 3S Growth Fund in Final Close
Sanari Capital, a women-led and majority Black-owned South African private equity firm, has raised c.R1.5 billion ($80 million) for the Sanari 3S Growth Fund, a portfolio...
Article   |   2 min read   |   12 December 2024
HLONI THANKGE AND TREVASHAN PILLAY: Private equity and SA’s ‘family business’, the Springboks
With SA Rugby's commercial rights in the spotlight, this Business Day article, written by Sanari investment analysts, explores the impact of private equity on sports inve...
Article   |   6 December 2024
Sanari Capital announces R87.5 million (USD 5 million) investment in energy solutions company, Energenic Holdings
Johannesburg, 12 November 2024: Sanari Capital, a private equity firm that invests in medium-sized and mid-market growth companies emanating from Africa, is proud to anno...
Article   |   2 min read   |   13 November 2024
Sanari 3S Growth Fund – Inaugural Annual Investor Meeting
Sanari Capital held its inaugural Annual Investor Meeting for the Sanari 3S Growth Fund. We were fortunate to host our investors in Bloemfontein to share the impact of ou...
Article   |   4 min read   |   12 September 2024
Sanari Capital announces R80 million follow-on investment in EduLife Group
Johannesburg, 10 July 2024: Sanari Capital, a private equity firm that invests in medium-sized and mid-market growth companies emanating from Africa, has announced a R80...
Article   |   3 min read   |   11 July 2024
Samantha Pokroy awarded NextGen Future Leader Award at AVCA 20th Anniversary Conference Awards ceremony
We’d like to congratulate our CEO Samantha Pokroy who was awarded the NextGen Future Leader Award at AVCA 20th Anniversary Conference Awards ceremony held in Johannesbu...
Article   |   1 min read   |   6 June 2024
In celebration and remembrance of the life and legacy of André Roux
André Roux, our long-time mentor, advisor, Chairman and friend sadly passed away on 7 April 2024. André’s legacy transcends boundaries, as he was not only a pione...
Article   |   2 min read   |   10 April 2024
Honouring a Legend in Private Equity: SAVCA Lifetime Achievement awarded to André Roux
By Samantha Pokroy It was an absolute privilege to present the SAVCA Lifetime Achievement Award to André Roux, my mentor and Sanari Capital’s chairman through the...
Article   |   2 min read   |   28 February 2024
Sanari invited to digital coalition roundtable with US Vice President Kamala Harris
By Samantha Pokroy Excited to share my experience being invited to the digital coalition roundtable with US Vice President Kamala Harris in Lusaka in February 2024, where...
Article   |   2 min read   |   6 February 2024
Sanari Celebrates 10 Years: Looking back to look forward
As we mark our 10th birthday, it’s not just a milestone; it’s a sum of moments, relationships, struggles, and laughter—where the journey itself is the rewar...
Article   |   1 min read   |   30 November 2023