Caleo Private Equity
Overview
Caleo Private Equity is a relationship-focused investment management and advisory firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They provide growth capital to start-ups and operating companies both locally and offshore, combining private equity practices with conscious investing and flexible structuring. The firm focuses on building enduring relationships with investors, positioning itself as an active partner and collaborator in the businesses they advise and invest in. They are industry agnostic, with extensive experience in real estate, financial services, and special situations. Their investment approach includes flexible structuring, direct investment, and no exit constraints. Caleo Private Equity has built a robust community of trusted participants in its investment ecosystem, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas to enable a virtuous cycle of value creation. They selectively invest in, advise, and support high-potential companies led by technically and ethically strong management teams, targeting in excess of 2x original investment over a 5–7 year period with regular income of 7%–10% per annum for direct investments.
Investment Focus
- High-potential companies led by strong management teams
- Flexible structuring
- Direct investment
- No exit constraints
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Caleo Private Equity invest in?
Caleo Private Equity invests in Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Retail, Education and Logistics, and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Caleo Private Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Caleo Private Equity invest at?
Caleo Private Equity backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Caleo Private Equity invest in?
Caleo Private Equity invests across South Africa and Offshore.
Who are the partners at Caleo Private Equity?
Team members listed for Caleo Private Equity include Glen Scorgie (Joint CEO).
What companies has Caleo Private Equity invested in?
Caleo Private Equity's portfolio includes FinYou, African Dawn, Black Brick, Profit Share Partners, Curiocity, Backd, Belisa and iX.
How do I contact Caleo Private Equity?
Caleo Private Equity's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
