About
Founded in 1984, Ethos has been in the business of private equity for 30 years. They pioneered South African private equity, concluding the first private equity-led acquisitions in the country, and have invested in over 100 companies. Extensive local networks coupled with international reach epitomise their premier franchise. Ethos makes long-term investments into medium-to-large businesses in South Africa and selectively in sub-Saharan Africa. These investments have consistently outperformed the stock market, delivering strong returns for their investors and stakeholders alike. Ethos is independently owned and managed by their investment professionals. As a management-driven firm, Ethos’ interests are aligned with its stakeholders. Ethos is currently investing Ethos Fund VI. At c.R7bn (US$800m) in commitments, Fund VI is one of the largest pools of third-party capital in Africa.
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 33,888 investors in VCSift focus on the fintech sector.
- • 353 investors are based in Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
Investment Focus
- Stages
- growth
- Sectors
- fintech
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
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