Verdant Capital
Overview
Verdant Capital is a Pan-African investment bank and investment manager founded in 2013, specializing in private capital markets. The firm provides M&A advisory services and also manages specialist funds, such as the Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, which invests hybrid capital and subordinated debt into inclusive financial institutions on a pan-African basis. The firm focuses on sectors including financial services, fintech, and through its funds, supports SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs. It has offices in Johannesburg, Mauritius, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Congo, and Germany.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
verdant-cap.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFree | Jul 2025 | Debt | Lead |
| Pezesha | Aug 2022 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Patasente | Jun 2023 | Debt | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Verdant Capital based?
Verdant Capital is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Verdant Capital founded?
Founding year information for Verdant Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Verdant Capital have?
Verdant Capital has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Verdant Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BFree, Pezesha, Patasente.
What was Verdant Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Verdant Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BFree in 2025.
What sectors does Verdant Capital focus on?
Verdant Capital focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Verdant Capital focus on?
Stage focus information for Verdant Capital is not publicly available.
What is Verdant Capital's AUM?
Verdant Capital's assets under management are estimated between $38.0M and $100.0M.