SAVCA Membership

SAVCA Code of Conduct
Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
Why Become a Member

Be where decisions are shaped, capital connects, and the industry moves forward.

Shape the industry

Be part of the voice that drives change.

SAVCA actively engages with policymakers, regulators, and legislators on the issues that matter most – from pension fund regulation and FAIS to BBBEE and taxation. As a member, you’re not on the sidelines, you’re part of the collective influence shaping an enabling environment for private capital to thrive.

Access insight that matters

Stay ahead with intelligence that moves the market.

Tap into a suite of world-class research, including our flagship Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Remuneration surveys – alongside a broader body of industry insights. Together, they provide a definitive view of trends, performance, and activity across Southern Africa’s private capital landscape.

Connect where it counts

Build relationships that unlock opportunity.

From curated networking events to industry-wide gatherings, we create meaningful spaces to connect with investors, fund managers, and key stakeholders across the ecosystem.

Unlock exclusive value

More access. More opportunity.

Members enjoy preferential rates to SAVCA flagship conferences, as well as training programmes and workshops designed to strengthen skills, deepen expertise, and support professional growth.

Be at the centre of it all

Who Should Join
Member Benefits
How to Become a Member

Full Membership Application

Membership is open to all prospective representatives participating across the private capital ecosystem, including but not limited to venture capital, private equity, mezzanine finance, private credit, infrastructure investments and other forms of growth and alternative capital provision.

All applicants for Full Membership must meet the criteria as set out in the Association’s Charter.

All applicants must:

  • Be actively involved in the private capital ecosystem, including venture capital, private equity, mezzanine finance, private credit, infrastructure or related investment activities;
  • Be of good standing within the industry;
  • Have, as a principal business activity, the provision of equity, quasi-equity, or debt finance to unlisted companies, generating returns through medium- to long-term value creation, including capital appreciation and/or yield;
  • Engage in activities that may include, but are not limited to, start-up and early-stage investments, growth and expansion capital, management buy-outs, management buy-ins, structured finance, and other strategies delivering equity-like or hybrid returns;
  • Employ experienced investment professionals dedicated full-time to private capital investment activities; and
  • Have private capital funds or investment vehicles under management, with at least one investment made in Southern Africa, and demonstrate ongoing investment activity in the region.
South African Memberships

Full Membership - F1

12 Months

  • Funds under management or cost of investment made greater than R2.5 billion.
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Full Membership - F2

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R1 billion to R2.5 billion.
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Full Membership - F3

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R500 million to R1 billion.
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Full Membership - F4

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R250 million R500 million.
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Full Membership - F5

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R100 million to R250 million.
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Full Membership - F6

12 Months

  • Funds under management or cost of investment made of R100 million or less.
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Non South African Memberships

Full Membership - F1

12 Months

  • Funds under management or cost of investment made greater than R2.5 billion.
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Full Membership - F2

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R1 billion to R2.5 billion.
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Full Membership - F3

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R500 million to R1 billion.
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Full Membership - F4

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R250 million R500 million.
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Full Membership - F5

12 Months

  • Funds under management or investment made between R100 million to R250 million.
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Full Membership - F6

12 Months

  • Funds under management or cost of investment made of R100 million or less.
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Associate Membership Application

Associate membership to SAVCA is open to persons and companies representing a special interest group that can influence the development of venture capital and private equity in Southern Africa.

Those eligible to become associate members include, but are not limited to:

  • Banks
  • Development capital organisations
  • Consultants
  • Lawyers
  • Accountants
  • Financial advisors and stockbrokers
  • Pension funds
  • Insurance companies
  • Development organisations of private individuals
  • Service providers to the private equity and venture capital industry
South African Memberships

Associate Membership - A1

12 Months

  • More than 10 Professionals.
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Associate Membership - A2

12 Months

  • Fewer than 10 Professionals.
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Non South African Memberships

Associate Membership - A1

12 Months

  • More than 10 Professionals.
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Associate Membership - A2

12 Months

  • Fewer than 10 Professionals.
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