A selection of the businesses we've backed.

South Africa's largest mussel farming and processing business, combining sustainable west-coast farming with growing export demand for an environmentally friendly source of protein.

Independent Sponsors assisted in funding the consolidation of the two largest players in the industry.

An armed-response and security-solutions provider serving the Western Cape, delivering monitoring, technical installations, and access control as a one-stop security offering.

Independent Sponsors provided funding for the merger of two smaller businesses. Subsequent to our investment in 2023, CDF has grown significantly, and in 2026 Independent Sponsors partnered in the buy-out of the controlling shareholder.

A Cape Town–based BPO business delivering outbound sales, customer onboarding, and support services to international clients — hard-currency earnings off a Rand cost base.

Independent Sponsors provided early-stage funding in 2021. The business was subsequently purchased by Telus, generating 3x returns for our investors.

MagicOrange has developed a suite of SaaS products that allow large enterprises to understand, manage, and allocate their IT budgets.

Independent Sponsors provided the first two rounds of external VC funding to MagicOrange and managed the process of moving the head office of the business to the UK. A number of our initial investors in MagicOrange have exited, realising a 4x return on their investment.

The leading designer drinks company in the Out of Home market in Southern Africa, offering full-service hot and cold beverage solutions.

Independent Sponsors raised funds to buy out one of the founders of SloJo and to facilitate a move into the coffee market. Subsequent to our investment in 2022, SloJo has grown profit significantly.