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Investment Process i-Centric Admin 18/10/2021 31/01/2024

S T E P S T O T A K E

Investment Process

We follow a rigorous, credit-centric and disciplined investment process in identifying target partners, which helps us achieve our purpose of building a better Africa.

We use both top-down and bottom-up approaches to develop an investment thesis and test investment hypotheses in evaluating investments. The principal thesis shall be around achieving the envisaged financial performance, as well as delivering the envisioned impact.

Steps in the investment assessment process

1. Application

Pipeline sourcing and direct application of proposals in line with our criteria - what we look for (use the online platform provided on this website to apply or get in touch with us).

2. Deal Identification

Our transaction team and other professionals review and consider the merits of the potential transaction.

3. Credit Committee

The investment is appraised by a six-member committee (weekly) to test for investment and credit eligibility.

4. Due Diligence

This involves an on-site hypothesis testing of commercial, financial and tax, operational, technical and legal aspects of the investment.

5. Final Approval

A seven-member board consisting of members with deep investment, credit, risk and legal backgrounds meets monthly or on notice to consider the investment.

Norsad Capital is an impact investor and private credit provider offering debt and mezzanine finance to mid-market growth companies in Africa.

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First Floor, Peelo Place
Western Commercial Road, CBD
Gaborone, Botswana
+267 316 0860

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No. 4, Upper Ground Floor, Katherine & West
114 West Street, Sandton
Johannesburg, South Africa
+27 (0) 11 326 6644

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Nicholson Salani | Investment Analyst

Nicholson Salani holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree in Economics from the University of Cape Town. He is a certified Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst with the Corporate Finance Institute and has completed level 1 of the CFA program. He began his career in private equity and later transitioned to financial advisory. He joined Norsad Capital in December 2022.

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Oprah Mogomotsi | Audit Assistant

Oprah Mogomotsi holds a Bachelor of Finance Degree from the University of Botswana. She has part qualifications in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. She has broad experience in auditing both medium and large financial institutions.

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Amuchilani Bafana | Investment Analyst

Amuchilani Bafana holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance and Banking from Sheffield Hallam University in collaboration with Botswana Accountancy College and is currently studying towards an Advance Diploma in Management Accounting through the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). She began her career in private equity and joined Norsad in November 2022.

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John Rossouw | Portfolio Director

John Rossouw is a Certificated Associate of the Institute of Bankers and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, majoring in Accountancy. He has extensive experience in Portfolio Risk and Operations management with banking and financial institutions across Southern Africa.

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Kuda Mukova | Head of Impact

Kuda Mukova holds an Honors degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa and is a registered Chartered Accountant in South Africa and Zimbabwe. He has vast experience working in the Southern African region in banking, private equity and sustainability consulting.

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Sinothile Bulose | Investment Associate

Sinothile Bulose is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA) and holds an Honours degree in Financial Management from the University of Johannesburg. She has experience in risk control & governance, finance and investment banking across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Yvonne Maitin | Independent Director

Yvonne Maitin holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (UK). She has extensive experience from Pan-African and Global institutions and brings expertise in investment appraisal, deal structuring, and execution across equity, debt, and derivative instruments. She serves on the Boards of various other entities.

Molefi Leqhaoe | Director

Molefi Leqhaoe holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Free State and is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Business Leadership, University of Pretoria. He has extensive experience in Corporate Governance, Business Continuity and Business Turn-arounds. He is a career banker and serves on the Boards of various other entities.

Jacob Hagerman | Director

Jacob Hagerman holds an International Finance Law degree from Queen Mary & Westfield College, London, and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Lund, Sweden. He has extensive experience in advising on general business law and corporate law issues, participating in several mergers, acquisitions and exits. He also serves as a Board member of several Swedfund’s portfolio companies.

Anastasia Soula Proxenos | Independent Director

Anastasia (Soula) Proxenos holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Stellenbosch. She has extensive experience from the US, Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia and also brings experience in banking, real estate, capital markets, private equity, insurance and infrastructure. She serves on the Boards of various other entities.

Tlotlo Monyere | Finance Assistant

Tlotlo Monyere holds a Bachelor Of Accountancy Degree from the University of Botswana and is currently studying towards attaining the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification. She has over three years’ experience in finance, accounting, and tax.

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Tshephang Letso | Financial Accountant

Tshephang Letso is AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualified and is currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification with ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). He has broad experience in audit, tax and accounting.

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Allan Mutenda | Chief Risk Officer

Allan holds an Honours degree in Banking and is currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Management with the Heriot-Watt University. He has over 20 years of experience in financial services as Chief Risk Officer with various institutions within Southern Africa. Practised in ERM, credit, market, liquidity, capital, and operational risk management.

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Felicia Fanikiso | Finance Manager

Felicia holds a BBusci degree in Finance with Accounting from the University of Cape Town, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town and is a registered Chartered Accountant, CA (SA). She has a wide range of experience in the financial services sector across the areas of external audit, financial reporting, tax, and risk management.

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Mpho Raditladi | Finance Director

Mpho Ratladi holds a BCom degree in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg, an honors degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa and is a registered Chartered Accountant / CA (SA). He has a wide range of experience in financial-related roles, including financial reporting, corporate finance, banking, and M&A.

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Chedza Majaule | Administration Officer

Chedza Majaule holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Botswana. She has over 3 years of experience in the IT field coupled with a year in the travel and tourism industry.

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Jonathan Davies | Interim CEO & Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan Davies holds an Honours degree in Accounting and Finance. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Fellow of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has over 20 years’ experience in financial management in Southern Africa.

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Keboetswe Letsholo | Investment Associate

Keboetswe Letsholo holds a Bachelor of Finance degree (First Class) from the University of Botswana and is a Level III candidate in the Chartered Financial Accountant programme. She joined Norsad in August 2016 as a Trainee Investment Analyst.

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Melissa Morapedi | Senior Investment Analyst

Melissa Morapedi is a qualified management accountant by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). She is a junior transactor with around three years’ experience in accounting, private equity, mezzanine and debt financing across the hospitality, diversified financial services, manufacturing, property and energy sectors. She joined Norsad in January 2021.

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Shaka Dhlodhlo | Portfolio Manager

Shaka Dhlodhlo holds a BCom degree in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria, the PRMTM (Professional Risk Management) designation and an MBA (Entrepreneurial Management) from the Australia Institute of Business. He is deeply passionate about delivering financial solutions in Africa and has a demonstrable track record in investment banking and risk management.

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Keoleboge Malela | ESG Manager

Keoleboge Malela holds a BSc degree in Environmental Health from the University of Botswana and is currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Development with the University of Sussex. She has ISO14001 (Environmental Management) accreditation from the Botswana Bureau of Standards, and has also completed specialised ESG trainings from the UN Principles of Responsible Investment Academy. She has broad experience in social research and natural resource management.

+267 399 2058

Charity Lesetedi | Administration Manager

Charity Lesetedi holds an Associate Degree in Tourism Management from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Botswana). She has over five years’ working experience and is currently working towards attaining Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) designation.

+267 399 2061

Gosegomang Modise | Head of Audit & Compliance

Gosegomang Modise’s professional qualifications include a professional membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and of the Association of Accounting Technicians. She has broad experience in auditing both medium and large financial institutions.

+267 399 2064

Nathaniel Nyika | Chief Investment Officer

Nathaniel Nyika holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Engineering and an MBA (cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has in-depth experience in private equity, investment banking and fund management in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Prior to transitioning into finance, he practised as an engineer.

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Matthew Pratt | Investment Manager

Matthew Pratt holds an Honours degree in Investment Management from the University of Johannesburg and is a Level III candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme. He has investment banking experience covering mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, and advisory across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Gorata Ogotseng | Corporate Communications Manager

Gorata Ogotseng holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration from the University of Stellenbosch Business School and a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. She has broad experience in corporate and investment banking, insurance and pension fund consulting in the Southern African region.

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Mabedi Mphinyane | Portfolio Manager

Mabedi Mphinyane is a Chartered Accountant, and a member of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Botswana Institute of Accountants. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management and has broad experience in auditing, corporate finance and risk management.

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Oteng Sebonego | Investment Director

Oteng Sebonego holds a BA degree (cum laude) in Actuarial Science from the University of Hartford and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He has broad experience in private equity, financial services and technology across Africa. His earlier experience was with Fortune 500 companies GE and Aetna, based in the US.

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Alice Zulu | Investment Director

Alice Zulu holds an MBA degree in Financial Management from the University of Exeter Business School and a BA degree in International Finance from Richmond, The American International University in London. She has extensive experience in banking, development finance, private credit, stockbroking and corporate advisory.

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Mbaki Wotho | Investment Associate

Mbaki Wotho holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Cape Town, and has passed CAIA Level I. He began his career as a management consultant before transitioning into investment management in private equity and private credit with experience in financial services, hospitality and consumer services. He joined Norsad in July 2021.

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Padmine Rammidi | Head of Human Capital

Padmine Rammidi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and Industrial Psychology. She has extensive experience in leading the human capital agenda through the execution of human capital strategies aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and human capital value proposition.

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Thabo Toko | Office Assistant

Thabo Toko holds a Certificate in Computer Operations from the Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies and is currently studying towards a Certificate in Purchase and Supply from the Institute of Development Management. He has completed several training programmes to enhance his customer service, administration and defensive driving skills.

+267 399 2062

Zubair Suliman | Investment Director

Zubair Suliman holds a Global Master in Finance degree from IE Business School (Spain) and a BComm (Hons) degree in Development Economics and International Finance. He has in-depth emerging markets experience in the debt and equity capital markets. He has structured debt, mezzanine and equity funding solutions for projects and corporates across various sectors, ranging from infrastructure to financial services and from agribusiness to industrials.

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Carol-Jean Harward | Investment Director

Carol-Jean Harward holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from University of Botswana, an MBA (Finance) from University of New Brunswick in Canada and is also a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA®) charter holder. She has broad experience across equities, credit opportunities (structuring) and fixed income. Her experience has been with multilateral and regional financial institutions and she has served on boards of directors of various companies across the region..

+267 399 2057

Karabo Mogatle | Administration Assistant

Karabo Mogatle holds a Bachelor's degree in Humanities, majoring in Environmental Science and English from the University of Botswana, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and evaluation. She has a diverse background in customer service.

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Dr. Frannie Léautier | Chair (Independent Director)

Dr. Frannie Léautier holds a PhD in Infrastructure Systems from MIT, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam. She has extensive experience across developing finance institutions, having worked in senior positions at both the World bank and the African Development Bank, and serves on the Boards of several institutions.

Andrew Madeswi | Independent Director

Andrew Madeswi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Botswana. He has extensive experience in banking, business development, SME development and lending, business planning and risk management. He serves on the Boards of various other entities.

Jørgen Høholt | Independent Director

Jørgen Høholt holds a BCom Degree from the Copenhagen Business School. He has extensive experience in credit, corporate and investment banking, having worked in various senior and executive positions across the banking sector. He advises and serves on the Boards of several other investment and asset management entities.

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