Capital That
Catalyzes
52Africa invests in private companies across Sub-Saharan Africa — commercially ambitious, spiritually grounded, building for return and impact.
Where Commerce
Meets Calling
A historic economic & spiritual crossroads
Sub-Saharan Africa has the fastest growing population in the world — 50% of all babies born before 2050 will be in Africa, home to 8 of the 10 fastest growing economies, yet burdened by 60% youth unemployment, while holding 65% of the world's arable land and 40% of its minerals.
The world defaulted to charitable donations and grants to fix Africa's problems, rather than focusing on deploying investment capital that comes with jobs, hope, and a future. Investment capital and an economic ecosystem has not been adequately available for even well-run, profitable companies to grow to their global potential.
But things are changing.
The time is now to release God's blessings to Sub-Saharan Africa by empowering Christian-principled businesses to grow their influence in the region.
Our Investment
Philosophy
A disciplined approach that unites commercial rigor with redemptive purpose across the African continent.
Commercial Excellence
We target high-caliber investment opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns, rigorous financial analysis, and hands-on operational value creation.
Redemptive Impact
Every investment is evaluated through the lens of Redemptive Capital — deploying resources that restore communities, advance the common good, and create lasting impact.
Sub-Saharan African Reach
With deep relationships across South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and international markets, we identify and execute cross-border opportunities with cultural intelligence and operational rigor.
Stewardship Investing
We partner with Kingdom-minded investors who view capital as a tool for both financial returns and spiritual transformation, guided by the principles of Christian stewardship.
Sectors We
Invest In
We focus on five high-conviction themes across Sub-Saharan Africa where capital scarcity meets structural demand.
Essential Services & Infrastructure
Supplying the solutions that governments fail to provide — energy, transportation, logistics, water & sanitation, education, and medical services.
Agri- and Consumer
Food production, consumer goods, and agri-tech. Africa holds 60% of the world's arable land and some of the world's best farmers, serving the fastest-growing population on the planet.
Fund Investments
We partner with experienced and excellent local fund managers to ensure greater financial diligence and management support across the continent.
Small & Medium Enterprises
Profitable early-stage companies with proven strong leadership and attractive market potential — the engine of African economic growth.
Redeeming Resources
Mining and minerals — responsible extraction, beneficiation, and value-add processing to create local jobs and retain in-country value.
"Investing in EXCELLENCE in Africa can yield market beating returns while creating jobs."
The Team
An experienced team of investors, operators, and advisors united by a shared conviction in the power of Redemptive Capital.
Paul Venter
Co-Founder & Partner
25+ Years of experience. Paul oversees the investment lifecycle ensuring the fund stays true to its core mission: deploying capital that is both commercially ambitious and socially transformative. Originally from South Africa, now based in Southlake, Texas.
Kelley Schubert
Co-Founder & Partner
Founder and Senior Partner of Corus Family Wealth Advisors, Kelley has served as general partner for multiple private equity investment partnerships over 25 years, with deep expertise in Christian stewardship and generous living.
Cole McClellan
Co-Founder & Partner
Partner at Corus Family Wealth Advisors, Cole provides strategic and cultural direction, comprehensively advising families as they steward their resources for Kingdom impact. Holds a Master's in Accounting from Abilene Christian University.
Almero Strauss
Senior Advisor — South Africa
With 25+ years across engineering, management consulting, and private equity, Almero oversees deal origination and portfolio management. Former executive at Mergon Group, Bain & Company, and Deloitte. CEO of Nika Capital.
Pieter Faure
Senior Advisor — Sub-Saharan Africa
CEO of Mergon Group and Regional Partner for Sub-Saharan Africa. A Chartered Accountant who began his career at PwC, Pieter is a prominent voice in the 'Business as Mission' movement and a deep advocate of Redemptive Capital.
Pierre Goosen
Senior Advisor — Legal
Dual-qualified legal and investment professional overseeing Investment Strategy and Legal for 52Africa. Managing Director at Mergon, Pierre brings a rare combination of rigorous legal oversight and commercial acumen to cross-border private equity.
Senior Advisors
Our advisory board brings unparalleled depth of experience across African private equity, infrastructure, and impact investing.
Ferdi Zittlau
Senior Advisor
17+ years of Africa-focused PE experience. Completed 50+ M&A transactions representing $7.3B+ in deployments. Achieved 31% annualized return over his tenure. MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Rob Hersov
Senior Advisor
Seasoned international entrepreneur with 30+ years building global businesses. Founder of Invest Africa, a leading pan-African business platform. Former executive at Richemont, Morgan Stanley, and News Corp.
André de Ruyter
Senior Advisor
30+ years managing complex industrial operations. Former Group Chief Executive of Eskom Holdings and CEO of Nampak, Africa's largest packaging company. Expert in infrastructure, energy transition, and impact integration.
Keri-Leigh Paschal
Senior Advisor — Impact
Executive Director of Ziwani, a community of Christian business leaders in the African marketplace. 2020 Accenture Rising Star Award recipient. MBA from Henley Business School. Passionate about activating businesses for societal transformation.
Corus Family Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Investor Relations · Finance & Reporting
A multi-family office helping wealthy Christian-minded families achieve maximum Kingdom impact. With $600M+ in assets under management and $1B+ under advisement, Corus coordinates all administrative, accounting, reporting, and tax services for 52Africa. coruswealth.com
Redemptive
Capital
At 52Africa, we believe business is one of the most powerful vehicles for human flourishing. The "Redemptive Business" philosophy holds that commerce, when guided by Christian principles, can restore communities, alleviate poverty, and advance the common good.
We partner with ambitious investors who view their capital as a stewardship — resources entrusted to them for maximum impact, both commercially and spiritually. This is not philanthropy; it is disciplined private investments with a redemptive mandate.
Every investment we make is evaluated not only on financial merit, but on its potential to create lasting transformation in the lives of people globally.
Kingdom Impact
Investments that advance the mission of Christ in the African marketplace through business as a vehicle for transformation.
Community Restoration
Capital deployed to restore communities, create dignified employment, and advance economic opportunity across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Impact Integration
Companies with strong Christian leadership create jobs that offer dignity and societal benefit.
Generational Stewardship
Partnering with families and institutions to steward wealth across generations for market returns and maximum impact and legacy.
Values & Principles
How we act and what we believe in.
To Act as Servant Investors
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10
To Boldly Act Justly
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?”
Isaiah 58:6
Do Good Things with Excellence
“Those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”
Titus 3:8
Dream Big, Steward the Small
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Introducing 52Africa
Watch our introduction to understand the mission and opportunity that defines 52Africa.
Begin Your
Journey
If you are an investor who is interested in the African Growth Megatrend, or if you represent a company that would like to partner, we invite you to connect with the 52Africa team.
Address
5900 S. Lake Forest Dr., Suite 280
McKinney, TX 75070
Website
www.52africa.com