What is African Rainbow Capital?

African Rainbow Capital is a Venture Capital based in Johannesburg.

How many investments has African Rainbow Capital made?

African Rainbow Capital has made 2 disclosed investments.

African Rainbow Capital

Q: What does African Rainbow Capital invest in?

African Rainbow Capital invests in Clean Tech, Fintech, financial_services, telecommunications Growth, Late Stage companies.

Venture Capital

African Rainbow Capital (ARC) is a fully Black-owned and controlled investment holding company founded in 2015 by billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, ARC focuses on high-growth opportunities primarily in financial services, fintech, telecommunications, and technology across South Africa and the broader African continent. ARC Investments (ARCI) was listed on the JSE and A2X but initiated delisting in 2025 after shares traded below net asset value.

Johannesburg, South Africa · 2+ investments

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Growth

Late Stage

Clean Tech

Fintech

financial_services

telecommunications

Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded: 2015
Website: africanrainbowcapital.co.za

Total Investments: 2
Last Investment: Dec 2024
Geographic Focus: Africa, South Africa

Investment Thesis

Fully Black-owned investment company targeting high-growth opportunities in financial services, fintech, telecoms, and technology in South Africa and Africa. Notable portfolio includes TymeBank and Rain.

African Rainbow Capital is a Venture Capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It has made 2 investments in Clean Tech and Fintech.

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