Empowering Businesses to Ascend and Thrive
Simama Capital is an active investment and advisory firm focused on unlocking value through innovative finance.
Simama is a Nguni word for "ascend" and this captures the essence of our business, which is an active investor in projects and businesses it develops and acquires a commercial interest in.
Vision: To unlock value through innovative finance for long-term returns.
We leverage our expertise to identify and develop high-potential businesses, unlocking capital, synergies, and new revenue streams.
- Investments
- Leadership
- Partners
Our Offering
We harness and leverage our networks to unlock capital, value, and new revenue streams for businesses within our group.
Core Funding Services
Structured Finance
Equity Capital Raising
Debt & Mezzanine Funding
Capital Raising & Advisory Services
Investor Materials: Detailed investment teasers, memoranda, and presentations aligned to investor requirements.
Deal Structuring: Advisory support throughout the funding process for optimal structures.
Capital Raising Process
Preparation & Structuring: Define objectives, prepare institutional-quality materials, and build a robust data room.
Investor Outreach & Engagement: Targeted campaigns via roadshows, presentations, and direct engagement.
Due Diligence & Negotiations: Comprehensive management of financial, legal, and technical due diligence.
Transaction Execution & Closing: Seamless execution, fund flow management, and timely capital drawdowns.
Sectors We Invest In
EdTech & Skills Development: Joint ventures with Ambani and NetSo Solutions highlight our commitment to training as the backbone of the economy.
Agri & Food:Partnering in enterprises in the food production and distribution space.
Property Development & Investment: Investor, developer, and operator in commercial and student accommodation projects.
Commodity Trading:Diesel imports, distribution, mineral exports and financing.
Technology: Early-stage investments in data management and cybersecurity solutions.
Key Partners & Portfolio Companies
We're proud to collaborate with innovative organizations across various sectors, driving growth and creating value together.
Hlomula Properties
Specializes in converting commercial buildings to student accommodation with 3 buildings currently under development.
Lanespace Oils
Licensed fuel import and export business with established supply chains and distribution networks.
Propsky
Owns 19 KFC drive-through properties in the Eastern Cape, providing stable commercial real estate investments.
Big Finance
Provides invoice discounting and purchase order financing solutions tailored for SMMEs.
Isiboniso Advisory
A multi sector Consulting and Advisory Services firm.
Rapidhuman AI
AI powered design thinking process engineering consulting
Ambani
EdTech business providing comprehensive learner management systems for higher education providers.
NetSo Foundation
Developer of a digital driver's license solution, transforming identification and verification systems.
Meet Our Team
Our private equity and advisory professionals bring experience in investing, operating, and managing businesses to realize long-term returns.
Siboniso Zungu
Chief Executive Officer
Kavi Pillay
Chief Investment Officer
Clinton Dube
Chief Technology Officer
Lusuko Ntsele
Chief Commercial Officer
Declan O'Brien
Chairman
Prudence Matlala
Non-Executive Director
Manqoba Sibisi
Non-Executive Director