About Us
20+ Years of Successful Business Partnerships
About Venture Partners: Uniting Vision, Experience, and Growth
Venture Partners, a strategic investment firm, excels in nurturing mid-sized companies with high potential for growth in Africa and beyond. With a rich history spanning over two decades, our expertise lies in driving businesses towards international expansion. Our success is rooted in our extensive network, cultivated through years of experience, which we leverage to propel our partner companies forward.
At Venture Partners, we are more than investors; we are partners committed to ensuring your business thrives. Understanding the challenges of capital accessibility in a landscape where traditional banking often falls short, we bring a unique entrepreneurial perspective. Our founders, Rob and Chris le Sueur, alongside their close friend, Keith Pitout, embody this ethos. Their collective vision and entrepreneurial spirit have shaped Venture Partners into a beacon of venture capitalism in Africa.
The VP journey began with a shared ambition dedicated to innovation and business growth. We have built on one another’s unique skills and insights to steer VP into a driving force for transformative business growth.
Join us at Venture Partners, where we partner with you to turn potential into prosperity.
What We Do
Venture Partners: Nurturing Innovation and Growth in Africa with Family-Driven Venture Capital Expertise. "VP: Partnering with You to Prosper, Not Profiting from You"
Venture Capital
Venture Partners specialises in venture capital, focusing on investing in innovative companies. They identify and fund promising mid-cap family-owned companies and promising startups, providing financial support to help these businesses grow and succeed.
Family-run Firm
Venture Partners uniquely understands family-owned and generational businesses, offering a personal, family-run approach to investments. Specialising in succession planning, we ensure that families maximise value creation. Our commitment to building strong, enduring relationships with entrepreneurs is founded on trust and mutual growth, reflecting our profound dedication to both personal connection and professional excellence.
Focus on Africa
Venture Partners is deeply committed to invigorating the African economic landscape by channelling investment opportunities directly into the continent. Our focus is on empowering African mid-sized companies, recognizing and nurturing their immense potential. This dedication stems from our core belief in Africa's vast opportunities and our commitment to contribute meaningfully to its economic development. By partnering with local enterprises, we aim to unlock their growth potential, fostering innovation and prosperity across Africa.
Nurturing Africa's Business Brilliance.
Portfolio At A Glance
20+ Investments
Chiansi Farming Company Ltd
Located near Lusaka, Zambia, CFC owns extensive farming land, with significant water rights from the Kafue river. Since beginning operations in 2023, CFC has focused on wheat and other crops, creating substantial value and contributing to the agricultural sector.
Ignition Telecoms Ltd
Initially a mid-cap family-run profitable mobile phone contracts company with immense potential. Ignition evolved with Venture Partners into a major player with an annuity revenue model. Operating globally, and a leader in its field of mobile call centres/memo services. With over 4000 Agents, the firm's unique customer relationship approach and expansion efforts have positioned it as a leader in its field.
Sub-Saharah Industrial Holdings
Venture Partners played a pivotal role in the establishment of SSIH, which includes companies specialising in rail and road infrastructure. Their strategic investments and BEE initiatives have significantly impacted South Africa's infrastructure services industry, demonstrating Venture Partners' commitment to growth and empowerment.