Capricorn established as the Investment arm of Hollard Insurance company, successfully investing in a range of private financial services companies on the Hollard balance sheet.
Capricorn Group History
As part of Capricorn, we benefit from a family-owned, international, private investment business that invests in outstanding management teams.
Capricorn started in 1994 as the investment arm of the Hollard Insurance Group in Southern Africa. Since then, it has built a highly successful investment track record.
Approach
Capricorn invests long-term proprietary capital without exit deadlines, and actively engages with and supports its underlying business executives to enhance stakeholder value.
Capricorn has two strategic business pillars:
- Investment and Family Office Services
- Financial Services and Technology businesses
Building for the Future
Capricorn aims to both grow its investments as well as to provide opportunities for other families and wealth managers to access the corporate services and unique investment opportunities that we find.
Today, Capricorn has a presence in London, Dubai, Johannesburg and Malta.
Capricorn Group Timeline
Global Offices
Breadth of Capricorn Services
As part of Capricorn, we offer a range of family office and private investment services.
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*Excludes late-stage co-investments & Main Set, 30 June 2024
Values
The Capricorn DNA is built around a value system that embodies trust, transparency and the continuous development of outstanding relationships with all stakeholders. Goals are to ensure that each partner business has the best possible team and resources to drive value creation and build exceptional and sustainable businesses