Activating the Transformative Power of African Business

We invest in growth-ready SMEs that are shaping the African story.

Mission

Third Way Capital is a venture holding company that invests in small-to-medium companies strategically positioned to deliver strong returns and scaled impact in sectors crucial to Africa's future.

Vision

We envision a thriving African marketplace transformed by a vibrant SME sector and taking its place on the global stage.

5 Year Strategy

$50M

$50M in 30 growth-ready SMEs

50K

Economic agency for 50,000 individuals per SME

Innovating an approach that drives sustainable, long-term growth

10 Year Impact Vision

$1B

$1B in transformative economic activity in Africa.

1.5M

Economic agency for 1.5M people

New & effective model for investing in the global south

Catalyze Growth

We invest in growth-ready SMEs that build or strengthen strategic value chains in African economies.

We invest capital in amounts ranging from $300K -$1M, and we provide advisory support to founders, enabling them to implement transformative business practices, from agile implementation to employee ownership

Deliver Impact

We deliver complete returns. We are a holding company, and take equity in sub-Saharan African businesses with the potential to build strong economic engines that deliver significant societal impact.

We build bridges between African private markets and global investors to accelerate an equitable global economy.