Shearwater Capital is an independent corporate finance advisory firm based in Sandton, South Africa, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. We partner with institutional investors, family offices, and entrepreneurial companies to unlock value through bold, disciplined, and well-governed capital raising strategies and corporate finance solutions.
Founded by professionals with decades of experience in private equity, structured finance and mergers & acquisitions, Shearwater Capital brings a deep, practical understanding of African markets and a bridge to the Middle East. Our independence ensures our advice remains conflict-free and aligned solely with client outcomes.
Our team has advised on and executed transactions across industries including infrastructure, property, biotech, healthcare, technology, banking and allied financial services. Our first proprietary investment, Shearwater Memorial Parks, is a scalable platform addressing South Africa’s need for secure, sustainable, dignified and inclusive social infrastructure.
At Shearwater Capital, we believe the best outcomes emerge when financial strategy is guided by clarity, discipline, and a commitment to shared success.
We favour strategies that create real-word value, whether building social infrastructure or enabling sector consolidation.
Integrity, transparency, and accountability are non-negotiable in our partnerships.
We distill complexity into strategic insight and actionable decisions.
Our best work happens when we co-create with clients and investees.
Every transaction we touch is underpinned by clear structures and aligned incentives.
Led by a diverse team of investment professionals, Shearwater Capital combines decades of experience with a shared passion for performance and integrity.
We’re guided by a set of values that shape everything we do:
