About Global Capital
Global Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1995. It is primarily based in Johannesburg, South Africa. As of Aug 2026, Global Capital has a portfolio of 43 companies, comprising 43 funding rounds and 3 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in South Africa and Australia. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer Goods to Retail. Its latest investment was a $***** Series B round in ASTRAL Holidays on 2016 along with BlackPeak Capital.
Overall Global Capital portfolio has seen 5 IPOs and 7 acquisitions, namely Cell C, Connecture and Silverpop. BlackPeak Capital co-invest with Global Capital, sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Global Capital has a team of 2 people, including 2 partners.
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Founded Year
1995
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Global Capital's Portfolio
Global Capital has a portfolio of 43 companies. They have invested in a total of 43 companies. Their most recent investment was in ASTRAL Holidays (Series B round) on 2016. Here are the most recent investments by Global Capital:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | Series B | 7502 | ||
Apr 2015 | Series A | 3962 | - | |
Jul 13, 2012 | PE | 9581 | - | |
Aug 06, 2009 | Post IPO | 4688 | - |
Global Capital has acquired 3 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Exclusive Books on Jan 30, 2014. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Global Capital:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2014 | Retailer of books | - | 1951 | |
Dec 01, 2009 | Retailer of consumer products | - | 1995 | |
- | Provider of integrated security and fire solutions | - | - |
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Team profile of Global Capital
Global Capital has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in South Africa. Global Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Global Capital
Over the past 31 years, one investor has co-invested in Global Capital's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Global Capital: BlackPeak Capital entered a company along with Global Capital.
Global Capital News
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CodiPlay Raises $9M in Series A Funding to Expand Across the Middle EastEdTechReview•Jan 27, 2025•CodiPlay, QNB, Global Capital
