A solid, empowered
and proven commercial partner.

Our purpose is to harness our capital and skills to grow and transform South Africa

  • OUR FOCUS

Strong partnerships are a strategic imperative for us at Sphere Holdings.

This not only becomes evident in our relationships with our existing portfolio companies, but also in our constant pursuit of new, synergetic, symbiotic partnerships.

  • OUR FOCUS

Strong partnerships are a strategic imperative for us at Sphere Holdings.

This not only becomes evident in our relationships with our existing portfolio companies, but also in our constant pursuit of new, synergetic, symbiotic partnerships.

  • Sphere is interested in investing directly in medium to large quality established businesses that offer
  • This focus has driven our reputation for responsible, well-informed commercial performance.

We seek to build lasting partnerships underpinned by trust and credibility.

WHO WE ARE

Sphere is a high performing investment holding company

Founded in 2003

Our vision is to become South Africa’s leading, mid-market investment holding company that makes a positive contribution to both our economy and our socio-economy.

I valued the wisdom, financial acumen and strategic ability that the Sphere team brought to the table. As board members, they trusted our decisions on operational matters yet we were able to draw on them for their advice and to find solutions to problems. From a personal perspective they supported me tremendously in my role as the new CEO. Words cannot do justice to how much I valued the relationship.
Godfrey SadiboCEO - DFM
Sphere’s strong track record as professional investors, and proven capacity to work with multinational boards and management to deepen local client relationships and deliver winning South African strategies made them ideal investors and empowerment partners. Sphere has a clear commitment to South Africa that is closely aligned with our own values. Sphere also has the vision, credentials and technical skills necessary to advance our broad-based black economic empowerment goals and to help us take advantage of new opportunities.
Michael Ogden Interim Managing Director - Pearson South Africa
We have had a successful partnership with Sphere Fund I over the last six years, with our business growing four times over. Such is the reward of true partnerships on South African businesses.
Peter Searle CEO - BBD

Invest in your future

Sphere’s portfolio of investments are centred on increasing business opportunities for existing successful enterprises and meaningful returns for all shareholders.

Our Value

The cornerstone of our business is to forge strong long-term alliances with founders, management teams and co-investors to drive strategic and operational excellence, and ultimately to create tangible value for all our stakeholders.

Our Impact

Our strong belief in the principles of broad based empowerment means that approximately 6% of the shares in Sphere are held by charitable organisations.

Investing in our future

Over the years, more than five million worthy beneficiaries in nine provinces across South Africa have benefited from our track record of delivery.

Our success is driven by an experienced team
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SCAM ALERT!

In the context of alarming increases in general cyber fraud and digital scams we would like to note the following: Sphere Holdings is an investment holding company. The nature of our business implies that we do not engage in or offer promotional campaigns, cryptocurrency or any other investments and/or financial services or products or advice aimed at the public or individual investors. Any approach of this nature – especially via social media – by any party assuming the Sphere Holdings’ name or the names of our executives and soliciting money or personal information should be regarded with extreme caution. Prior to investing always seek independent legal or financial advice from an accredited financial advisor who is registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).