Makwande is a Zulu word meaning: “Let there be growth – Expand , Be Fruitful”. Our focus is to enhance the quality of life and create economic independence by addressing food security and closing the infrastructure gap. We believe these two sectors are critical to aid economic growth while addressing key social imperatives. 

Our strategy is to build a value driven investment portfolio, backed by the experience and expertise of our team, provide compelling investment returns for investors, while focusing in sustainable investment in the economy that has social impact in achieving economic development agenda.

Established in 2016, Makwande was created to target the growing need for fund management firms with key focus on developmental economics. Makwande Capital is a private equity firm established invest in long-term institutional unlisted equities; particularly in livestock, animal protein, agrochemicals, citrus and forestry  and socio-economic infrastructure.

Makwande is a authorised registered credit provider (NCR no: 16899) and operating through a Financial Services Board Category II umbrella licensed (FSP no: 44811).