Fund vehicle
SPE Mid Market Fund I
SPE Mid-Market Fund I is a South African private equity fund managed by Sanlam Private Equity (SPE), a division of Sanlam Investments. The fund is a generalist vehicle focused on mid-market companies that exhibit strong growth potential and the ability to generate measurable social impact alongside financial returns. It primarily targets expansion, growth capital, and buyout opportunities within the South African market. The fund provides strategic capital to businesses in the late stages of development, specifically within the consumer, healthcare, financial services, industrial, and business services sectors. By leveraging Sanlam’s extensive network and operational expertise, the fund aims to bridge the funding gap for established businesses seeking to scale or undergo transformational change.
- Manager
- Sanlam Investments (Pty) Ltd
- Vintage
- 2020
- Strategy
- Private Equity
- Target size
- $159.6m
- Size
- $159.6m
- Status
- Closed
Disclosed limited partners
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026