Private equity firm

Old Mutual Private Equity

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Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) is a specialist private equity firm and the alternative investment arm of the South African financial services giant, Old Mutual Limited. Established as a dedicated unit in 2000, OMPE operates as both a fund of funds and a direct investor, focusing on acquiring significant minority or majority equity stakes in high-quality unlisted companies. Its investment strategy is fundamentally driven by a bottom-up, high-conviction philosophy, targeting mid-market growth opportunities primarily in South Africa, with a flexibility to allocate up to 25% of capital to the rest of Africa (specifically East Africa). As a general partner, OMPE collaborates with management teams to drive long-term capital growth and proprietary value creation through strategic de-listings, private-to-public transitions (IPOs), and large-scale exits. The firm is part of the broader Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) platform, one of Africa’s largest private markets managers.