Ten venture capitalists have been selected for the inaugural Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) – the Class of 2027.
The selected venture capitalists include:
- Miranda Mashile – Ditiro Capital
- Gaone Segwe – International Housing Solutions South Africa
- Lungelo Makhathini – Edge Growth Ventures
- Sazisile Ndamse – Adenia Partners
- Ndimande Marutha – Agile Capital
- Masechaba Makhura – 27Four
- Brent Smit – Inspired Evolution
- Tshegofatso Tshukudu – Adenia Partners
- Khumo Keebine – African Rainbow Capital
- Zamampondo Nqandalo – Mineworkers Investment Company
Over the next 11 months, the Fellows will embark on a structured and transformative development journey comprising formal learning content with industry technicalities, structured mentorship engagements, collaborative cohort-based work, and continuous reflective practice designed to support both professional capability-building and personal growth.
As the inaugural class, they will also play an important role in shaping the legacy of the SAVCA Fellowship and setting the standard for future cohorts.
