Details

Industries

Banking,Finance

Founded date

Jan 1, 1984

Number Of Employee

11 - 50

Operating Status

Active

Investor Type

PE

Founded in 1984, Ethos has been in the business of private equity for 30 years.

They pioneered South African private equity, concluding the first private equity-led acquisitions in the country, and have invested in over 100 companies.

Extensive local networks coupled with international reach epitomise their premier franchise.

Ethos makes long-term investments into medium-to-large businesses in South Africa and selectively in sub-Saharan Africa. These investments have consistently outperformed the stock market, delivering strong returns for their investors and stakeholders alike.

Ethos is independently owned and managed by their investment professionals. As a management-driven firm, Ethos’ interests are aligned with its stakeholders.

Ethos is currently investing Ethos Fund VI. At c.R7bn (US$800m) in commitments, Fund VI is one of the largest pools of third-party capital in Africa.