Asset manager
27four Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd
27four Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd is an independent South African-based financial services group specialising in pooled multi-manager and customised fiduciary management solutions. Established in 2007, the firm caters to the investment needs of retirement funds, corporations, and individuals. 27four has been instrumental in supporting the growth of black and women-owned asset managers, contributing to the transformation of South Africa's asset management industry. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering a range of investment products, including actively managed exchange-traded funds (AMETFs) and private equity funds.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- InfrastructureSMEsFinancial servicesTechnologyAgriculture and foodManufacturing and industrialsHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investmentsBuyoutSeedSeries A
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
- African markets named in public materials
- South Africa
Funds managed
Fund commitments
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Barracuda Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Peach Payment Services Proprietary Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 27four acquires a stake in Peach Payments | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Côte d'Ivoire |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Secha Capital, 27four & Shade Tree Capital's investment in Barracuda Holdings Ltd's operations in South Africa | Private Equity | Undisclosed | South Africa |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://27four.com/27four-bbgf-ii-backs-vuna-partners/, 27four.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 15 November 2026.