At Peakford Capital, we invest in businesses that demonstrate strong fundamentals and the potential for scalable growth across Africa and beyond. Our investment focus is on companies where we can add value and support sustainable success aligned with our core values.
Our key investment criteria include:
- Targeting SMEs, SMMEs, and large enterprises with significant growth potential.
- Preference for founder-run or family-run companies that demonstrate strong leadership and commitment.
- Investing in cash-generative businesses with at least 2-3 years of proven sustainability; businesses not yet meeting this may undergo optimisation first.
- Focus on local and regional manufacturers contributing to economic development.
- Minimum annual revenue threshold of R1 Million to ensure operational scale.
- Businesses that can be scaled within Africa and potentially into international markets.
- Companies with strong management teams possessing deep industry experience.
- Proven track record of consistent returns and operational stability.
- A history of three years’ profitability and steady cash flow generation.
- Enterprise values ranging from $100,000 to $200 million.
- Commitment to job creation, economic empowerment, social development, and minimal environmental impact.
We seek partnerships that align financial success with positive societal impact and sustainable growth.