ACN Capital is a fund manager. We stand for agility and pride ourselves on being a responsive investment team specializing in the management of private equity and alternative asset investments. Our focus is to achieve superior returns by investing into businesses in sectors that fall within our core areas of expertise. Our operational focus extends across Southern Africa and Europe, where we seek out unique and innovative investment opportunities within privately-held companies that would appeal to ultra-high net worth investors.
These investment prospects, at the same time, should also foster sustainable business growth and deliver lasting value to all stakeholders. We are selective when choosing investment partners and collaborate exclusively with those who would contribute unique and exceptional qualities. We base our decisions on a foundation of core values and mutual trust rather than rigid rules, with ethical conduct serving as our moral compass.
ACN Capital has a category II approved Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license (No. 41196)
We are also a member of the South Africa Venture Capital Association (SAVCA)
at the helm
ACN Capital was founded and is headed by owner-manager Carl Neethling, a specialist private equity fund manager with a proven track record spanning two decades and diverse industry sectors. These include agriculture, food, healthcare, education, resources, and manufacturing. The firm stems from Acorn Private Equity, co-founded by Neethling, and underwent a rebranding following a buy-out from his previous non-executive partners.
Our core team is a cohesive unit with more than a decade of shared experience, and a wealth of knowledge from various sectors.
investment philosophy
more than just investments
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Awarded
DEALMAKERS Catalyst
private equity
deal of the year
2019
Awarded
DEALMAKERS Catalyst
private equity
deal of the year
2021
46.2% p.a
23.3% P.A
& Tech Fund
33.2% p.a.
Assets >R5BN
(Still operational)
Awarded
DEALMAKERS Catalyst
private equity
deal of the year
2019
Awarded
DEALMAKERS Catalyst
private equity
deal of the year
2021
46.2% p.a
23.3% P.A
33.2% p.a.
Assets >R5BN
(Still operational)