Investor
Maia Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd.
Maia Capital Partners is a Johannesburg-based boutique financial services firm and investment manager founded in 2020. The firm operates under a high-impact investment mandate, providing flexible capital solutions to established businesses and infrastructure projects that deliver social and environmental benefits alongside competitive financial returns. Its investment strategy primarily utilises mezzanine debt and quasi-equity instruments to bridge the funding gap for mid-market companies in South Africa. Maia Capital is a black-owned, women-led firm co-founded by professionals with deep expertise in mezzanine finance and pension fund management. The firm is notably supported by catalytic grants from international organisations such as Visa to warehouse and accelerate impact-aligned deals within the South African economy.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerHealthcareManufacturing and industrialsReal estate and housing
- Stages and strategies
- Growth
- Instruments
- DebtMezzanine
- Regions
- Southern Africa
- African markets named in public materials
- South Africa
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Nesa Power (Pty) Ltd
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | Maia Capital Partners invests ZAR 150 million in Nesa Power | Private Credit | $9.2m | South Africa |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026