Investors

We make investments ranging from $300K – $1M, equipping growth-ready African SME founders with affordable scale-up capital. We actively engage with our founders to provide technical and strategic guidance

How We Compare

NOT-FOR-PROFIT

No-to-low financial returns Impact not well-integrated into marketplace systems CSR branding for investors Regional breadth, not depth

includes

Foundations
& Charities

Corporate
CSR

Social Return

ESG & CORPORATE

Range financial returns Vague and/or transactional impacts Ease of Investor Access Regional breadth, not depth

includes

ESG
Corporate

Profit-driven
Corporate

Financial Return

THIRD WAY CAPITAL

High financial returns Measurable & relevant transformational impacts Investor “skin-in-the-game” Regional depth (Africa)

our sweet spot

Social Return

What We Do

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We invest in growth-ready SME’s that have a strong capacity for scale and impact. Working on the ground and close to the action, our diverse and experienced team combines local knowledge and strong strategic expertise with financial investment to support high potential SME’s in Africa.
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We partner with founders who are committed to delivering superior value and impact for all stakeholders – customers, employees, investors, and communities at large – to generate economic, social, and environmental prosperity.
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We are passionate about building business practices that positively shape economies and society. We continuously seek out best practices, share knowledge, and build partnerships to scale the transformative power of business.

Insights

Insights and learnings about business that transforms, impact and impact measurement, and capital flow in Africa, plus ThirdWay Capital news.
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