"When a man raises himself from the lowest condition in society to the highest, mankind pays him the tribute of their admiration;
When he accomplishes this elevation by native energy, guided by prudence and wisdom, their admiration is increased;
But when his course, onward and upward, excellent in itself, furthermore proves possible what had hitherto been regarded as an impossible reform;
Then he becomes a shining light on which the aged may look with gladness, the young with hope, the downtrodden, as a representative of what they themselves may become."
James McCune Smith on Frederick Douglass
We manage on-balance sheet proprietary funds, and are able to invest for the long-term, with no exit timing pressures.
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We are committed to building a sustainable company that contributes to the transformation of society and the economy.
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Welcome to Aka Capital

Aka Capital Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“Aka Capital”) is a private equity and investment holding company, operating from offices in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The company proactively identifies growth-industry investment opportunities, focuses on shareholder value creation and maintains transparent shareholder and governance structures.

The team leverages its resource base to the advantage of investee companies, including:

  • professional experience;
  • business intelligence networks;
  • access to managerial talent;
  • monitoring and interpreting shifts in the political economy; and
  • access to markets.