About Medu Capital
Medu Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2003. It is primarily based in Johannesburg, South Africa. As of Aug 2026, Medu Capital has a portfolio of 22 companies, comprising 22 funding rounds and 7 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in South Africa and Canada. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Industrial Goods and Manufacturing to Financial Services. Most recently it acquired stakes in OPTRON on Mar 28, 2024.
Overall Medu Capital portfolio has seen 4 IPOs and 6 acquisitions, namely Pepkor Holdings, Weir and HeroTel.
Medu Capital has a team of 4 people, including 1 partner.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2003
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Investment Deals
Medu Capital's Portfolio
Medu Capital has a portfolio of 22 companies. They have invested in a total of 22 companies. Their most recent investment was in VO (PE round) on 2018. Here are the most recent investments by Medu Capital:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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2018 | PE | 2710 | - | |
Feb 20, 2017 | Series A | 3462 | - | |
2014 | Series A | 9699 | - | |
2013 | Series A | 4079 | - |
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Medu Capital has acquired 7 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of OPTRON on Mar 28, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Medu Capital:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 28, 2024 | Distributor of positioning solutions for industries | - | 1986 | |
Aug 31, 2020 | Provider of a suite of AI and cloud-based physocal security systems | - | 2006 | |
Nov 09, 2019 | Seed-to-shelf producer of fresh produce using conventional and hydroponic farming | - | 2015 | |
Mar 09, 2016 | Provider of trucking transportation an logistics services | - | 1982 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Medu Capital:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2018
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in South Africa and Canada
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing
Team profile of Medu Capital
Medu Capital has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 1 Principal located in South Africa. Medu Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Medu Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | South Africa | - | ||
Principal | Johannesburg | - | ||
Associate | Johannesburg | - | ||
Associate | - | - | - |
Medu Capital News
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Medu Capital has acquired a majority part within Optron GroupEcofin Agency•Apr 01, 2024•Medu Capital, OPTRON
