Who We Are
KULIMA CAPITAL
Cultivating Excellence
We are a 100% Black, Woman and Youth-owned firm
Kulima Capital is a private investment management and advisory firm based in South Africa. Our team is passionate about local enterprise and the significant role it plays in the health of the economy and society.
We are made up of young, aspirant, qualified and vibrant individuals who are determined to make a difference in the economy by contributing to entrepreneurial skill and excellence.
Our mission is to develop successful local businesses using globally competitive standards. We strive to achieve this through our academically acclaimed, entrepreneurially experienced and accomplished founders. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that each of our portfolio companies inherit a wealth of actionable knowledge that enables them to thrive in their respective field.
Our Investment Criteria
We seek to unlock value in positive revenue businesses that have evidence of significant growth
A capable and committed founder and/or management team is essential for all our potential investments.
We prioritize businesses in untapped markets where there is substantial room for value innovation
Investment Sectors
Security Technology
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Consumer Goods & Services
Our Portfolio
Partners. Visionaries.
Advisory Services
Every invention has its own unique context.
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As entrepreneurs, we understand that history is important but it is no guarantee of future performance. Our systems thinking approach to business enables us to uniquely create value that is antifragile with each of our ventures and that is what makes us different. We are strong advocates for intelligent business partnerships and are committed to helping other local enterprises become better aligned towards positive social and economic returns in the long-run.
| Research | Sales Management |
|Strategy Advisory & Planning | Digitization |
| Business Model Restructuring |
| Turnaround Strategy Design & Implementation |
| Operations Management | Stakeholder Engagement | | Portfolio Management | Corporate Governance |
