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Metier
Johannesburg-headquartered private equity and alternative assets manager across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Key facts
- Website
- metier.co.za
- Founded
- 2004
- Pricing
- Closed-end fund structure with management fee and carried interest
- Country
- South Africa
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Metier
Metier operates two primary practices: Capital Growth Funds targeting significant exposure across South, Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa, and a Sustainable Capital practice focused on pan-African investments in resource-efficient infrastructure, renewables, and clean energy.
Key features
- Sub-Saharan Africa investment mandate
- Merged with Catalyst Principal Partners in 2023
- Private equity and alternative assets advisory
- Multi-country African portfolio
Pros & cons
Pros
- Expanded footprint via Catalyst merger
- Multi-sector Sub-Saharan Africa exposure
- Two decades of operating history
Cons
- Founding year has some source discrepancy (2003 vs 2004)
- Post-merger integration complexity
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metier
What are Metier's Capital Growth Funds' performance metrics?
89 deals and $1.08 billion Invested Cost, with 27% USD gross IRR, 2.14x Cash in USD.
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