Medu Capital is driven by a vibrant culture. We’re a committed and motivated group of individuals. Our differentiator:
The entrepreneurial spirit and a burning desire to impact the world drive us. We seize opportunities urgently, pushing boundaries to achieve exceptional results.
Our work is based on collaboration. We believe in collective intelligence.
Excellence is our standard. From due diligence to strategic planning, we strive for the highest standards in every aspect of our work.
Ethics and Integrity are our guiding principles. We conduct ourselves with the utmost professionalism, treating our partners, clients, and stakeholders with respect, honesty, and transparency. Every aspect of our business is conducted with the highest ethical standards.
Long-Term Development and Sustainability: We’re committed to building lasting value and sustainable growth. The success of our investments and the companies we partner with is based on long-term strategy.
Our executive team is a powerhouse of experience in investment and executive management. With a strong track record, they have successfully partnered with numerous entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. As owner-managers, their unwavering commitment drives Medu Capital’s success.
Meet the team:
Nhlanganiso is a co-founder and Director of Medu Capital and is responsible for the strategic development of Medu Capital, investment execution and management.
He has 26 years experience in auditing, management consulting and private equity investing. After qualifying with Deloitte & Touche, Nhlanganiso joined Gemini Consulting as a consultant in strategy development and business transformation projects. He later joined Brait Private Equity and was appointed as a director.
Nhlanganiso serves on a number of boards of various companies.
Ernest is a co-founder and Director of Medu Capital, and is responsible for the strategic development of Medu Capital and investment execution and management.
He has 25 years experience in auditing and investment management. After qualifying with Deloitte & Touche, Ernest was appointed as audit manager at Deloitte’s entrepreneurial services division. He later joined Anglo American as a research analyst in their investment and treasury department before being promoted to Portfolio Manager and later Divisional Investment Manager responsible for Anglo American’s pension fund portfolio. Ernest joined RMB Asset Management where he gained invaluable experience in strategic marketing and managing public sector portfolios. He was appointed as a director of RMB Asset Management responsible for transformation and investment management.
Ernest is a non-executive director of a number of companies.
Sandile is a Principal at Medu Capital and is responsible for investment execution and management.
He has 11 years’ experience in auditing, transaction services and mergers and acquisitions.
After qualifying with Ernst & Young, Sandile briefly stayed as an audit assistant manager before joining KPMG as a manager in transaction services where he performed financial due diligence assessments. Sandile also spent over 3 years at Barclays Africa in their corporate development division performing acquisitions, disposals and capital raise for Barclays Africa Group companies.
He has 11 years’ experience in auditing, transaction services and mergers and acquisitions.
After qualifying with Ernst & Young, Sandile briefly stayed as an audit assistant manager before joining KPMG as a manager in transaction services where he performed financial due diligence assessments. Sandile also spent over 3 years at Barclays Africa in their corporate development division performing acquisitions, disposals and capital raise for Barclays Africa Group companies.
Chief Financial Officer at Medu Capital
Responsible for financial management, operations, risk management and regulatory compliance of Medu Capital. He brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, including 23 years in London and other global markets, covering banking, private equity, fund management, hedge funds, capital markets, trade and alternative finance, and accounting. Renowned for driving growth, enhancing performance, and executing strategic turnarounds in complex settings.
Responsible for Business Development Manager, Investor Relations and Marketing at Medu Capital.
He drives capital growth and forges strategic partnerships across diverse sectors. With over 14 years of experience in financial services, he applies a relationship-driven approach to both origination and execution. Recognised for his collaborative leadership and strategic acumen, he leads initiatives that align capital with purpose, creating enduring and sustainable value.
Tebogo is an associate at Medu Capital and is responsible for investment execution and management.
She has over 8 years of experience in group financial reporting, transaction management, mergers and acquisitions, and mezzanine debt.
After qualifying with Sanlam Limited, Tebogo briefly stayed as a transaction deal specialist at Sanlam Capital Markets. She then joined Tamela Holdings, where she gained experience in corporate finance and mezzanine debt. Prior to joining Medu Capital, Tebogo was in the mergers and acquisitions team at Absa.
