Rand Capital Group is a private equity and corporate advisory firm that was established to deliver superior stakeholder returns by pursuing ventures that have the capacity for sustainable growth through industry dominance or global expansion
We are an independent merchant banking and corporate advisory firm that positions ourselves as the investment partner of choice for businesses and executive teams by providing services that develop sustainable ventures. Our focus is on all areas of corporate finance covering mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, market entry strategy, trade finance, deal origination, empowerment transactions, as well as corporate services
The group invests in established businesses as well as provides advisory services that are focused on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, market entry strategy, and corporate law
Our primary focus is on pursuing investment opportunities as either a majority shareholder or as equity partners in established businesses that have a history of success with business models that are relevant and robust
We maintain an industry-agnostic approach toward new opportunities which means we are open to exploring ventures in all industries and sectors of the economy
Augmented by an international executive team – our curated portfolio of business in our investment and advisory services divisions has enabled Rand Capital Group to navigate the market with a suite of end-to-end solutions that catalyse the realization of success – seeing to it that goals are achieved through proven solutions that are both effective and sustainable.
Rand Capital Group, since our inception, has always maintained an open mind toward new opportunities. Our approach is to view each opportunity equally, and with fairness – seeing to it that we never miss an opportunity as a result of unnecessarily dismissing it or precluding ourselves from engaging in ventures that may fall into industries and sectors which are not currently seen as being “in favour”
We maintain an industry-agnostic approach toward new opportunities in both our investment and advisory divisions – this means if an opportunity falls within either our criteria for investments or our scope of capabilities in our advisory division we will dedicate the time, resources, and IP required bringing it to fruition
We are global in our thinking, typically pursuing investment and advisory opportunities that have the capacity for industry dominance through global expansion into new markets
We use an internationally accepted investment process in both our private equity and advisory divisions to ensure that ventures reach their full potential by having access to the best growth opportunities, joint-venture partnerships, and capital
We believe that businesses must be sustainable, relevant, profitable, and impactful. Accordingly, we approach opportunities with a cognitive awareness of the importance of ESG – as well as transformation and empowerment. Through this approach, we have realized success in opportunities where stakeholders can do well financially and have a positive social impact through the active implementation of sustainability and transformation
Rand Capital Group is a private equity firm that invests in businesses as a significant minority or controlling majority shareholder in established – profitable – businesses that have the capacity for sustainable growth through industry dominance or global expansion
Led by an experienced executive team, we use a proven assessment process to decisively engage, assess, and close transactions, ensuring that the transaction is in the best interests of all stakeholders
Private equity investment
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Capital
Rand Capital Group is an experienced equity partner that brings over a century of combined IP, experience, expertise, and global connectivity from its executive teams
We seek investment opportunities in businesses that are established, with sustainable and relevant business models that have the capacity for industry dominance or global expansion
Corporate advisory services
We are information and financial intermediaries that partner with businesses and executive teams on ventures
Corporate support services:
Accounting
Payroll
Legal
Paymaster services
Governance
Marketing
Secretarial
Virtual offices
Business Consulting
International Corporate and Private Client services
We advise, guide and provide international bases outside an individual’s or company's country of origin and/or outside their country of acquired residence to coordinate the development of business interests, and to establish and manage companies
Rand Capital through our international partners helps provide effective wealth preservation solutions internationally to qualified companies and high-net-worth individuals
Led by our transaction-focused executive team, the firm is experienced in acquiring majority to 100% equity positions in established profitable businesses
We typically only pursue investments in “de- risked” businesses that are being sold out of the portfolio of a large conglomerate or publicly traded company, private investment group, investment consortium, or family office
Rand Capital Group is an experienced equity partner that brings over a century of combined IP, experience, expertise, and global connectivity from its executive teams
We acquire minority equity positions of between 20% to 49% in these businesses – with the capacity to invest via senior debt, mezzanine finance, equity finance, or a combination of all three instruments
Rand Capital believes that investing in an inclusive and sustainable future means backing businesses with creative ideas that can transform our world for the better. We collaborate with corporate organizations, funding institutions, and impact funders who dare to venture into new frontiers and invest in innovative SMMEs that will shape our tomorrow
We provide innovative end-to-end venture capital, corporate venturing, and fund management solutions that provide the shareholders and funders with the best of both worlds: solid financial returns combined with significant social impact
The Rand Capital Team comprise of strong-willed individuals who believe passionately in their success and their portfolio of companies
Our world-class Management, are highly acclaimed business leaders and strategists, that identify, and crystalize an opportunity, providing solutions to modern business. Our Team members serve on multiple Boards, providing value, expertise and experience to their respective portfolios
Our Investment Committee and analysts come from a variety of backgrounds, giving us a broad and deep set of financial and industrial experiences and competencies
As people, we are genuinely interested in building relationships with our stakeholders - investors, portfolio companies management teams, and the broader business community - and are truly dedicated to the companies we develop