UW is a multi-stage investor that provides growth and replacement capital across the equity-cycle. Its activities span from high-growth ventures to mid-market private equity.

UW derives its philosophy from its name – “Umkhathi Wethu” is isiZulu for “Our Universe”. UW believes in investing in and managing companies for the long term alongside management, co-investors and their institutional investment partners.

Teams at Umkhathi Wethu

Leadership Team