Sphere Holdings
Overview
Established in 2003, Sphere Holdings is a prominent investment holding company headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. The firm focuses on private equity investments, targeting medium to large-sized companies across sectors such as financial services, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, technology, oil and gas, industrials, and real estate. Sphere Holdings seeks to create value for funders, shareholders, and business partners by actively partnering with high-quality privately owned businesses. The company's investment strategy involves providing strategic capital and long-term support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing growth, buyouts, and turnaround opportunities. Sphere Holdings is committed to transformation, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth in South Africa, aligning with the principles of broad-based Black Economic Empowerment. Approximately 15% of the shares in Sphere Holdings are held by charitable organizations, reflecting its dedication to social impact and community development. Over the years, Sphere Holdings has built a solid track record, with its portfolio companies collectively achieving significant revenue growth and job creation. The firm's experienced team, disciplined investment process, and broad business networks have been instrumental in driving the success of its investments, contributing positively to the South African economy and society.
Investment Focus
- Significant minority or majority stakes
- Focus on medium to large-sized companies
- Alignment with South African economic and social development goals
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Sphere Holdings invest in?
Sphere Holdings invests in Financial Services, Industrials, Real Estate, Consumer, Oil & Gas and Telecom, and is based in Gauteng, South Africa. Sphere Holdings is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sphere Holdings invest at?
Sphere Holdings backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Turnaround, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Sphere Holdings invest in?
Sphere Holdings invests across South Africa.
Who are the partners at Sphere Holdings?
Team members listed for Sphere Holdings include Itumeleng Kgaboesele (Founder and CEO) and Thembeka Mkhize (Head of Finance).
What companies has Sphere Holdings invested in?
Sphere Holdings's portfolio includes Go1, Richfield Graduate Institute, AAA School of Advertising, Maskew Miller Learning, Pearson South Africa, BBD and Pogir Group.
How do I contact Sphere Holdings?
Sphere Holdings'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

