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About us
We aim to shape a healthier and more sustainable Future of Food for Southern Africa by investing in game-changing businesses.
With the backing of one of South Africa’s most prominent investment holding companies, Remgro; and one of the biggest food producers, RCL FOODS; we bring together a powerful ecosystem of capital, networks, and Food, Beverage and Agribusiness expertise to support our investee companies.
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About us
We aim to shape a healthier and more sustainable Future of Food for Southern Africa by investing in game-changing businesses.
With the backing of one of South Africa’s most prominent investment holding companies, Remgro; and one of the biggest food producers, RCL FOODS; we bring together a powerful ecosystem of capital, networks, and Food, Beverage and Agribusiness expertise to support our investee companies.
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The team
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What we invest in
Our strategy is to focus on Agri-Food Tech businesses (refer to diagram below) as well as key business enablers that cut across the food value chain such as logistics and the circular economy (e.g. water, packaging and waste).
Stream | Upstream | Midstream | Downstream | |||
Sector | Inputs | Farmers | Traders | Manufacturers | Retailers | Consumers |
Categories of Disruption/AgriFood Tech |
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Typical business enablers across the value chain | Logistics | Distribution | Waste | Water | Packaging | Other |
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What we invest in
Our strategy is to focus on Agri-Food Tech businesses (refer to diagram below) as well as key business enablers that cut across the food value chain such as logistics and the circular economy (e.g. water, packaging and waste).
Upstream | |
Inputs Sector | Farmers Sector |
Categories of Disruption/AgriFood Tech | |
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Midstream | |
Traders Sector | Manufacturers Sector |
Categories of Disruption/AgriFood Tech | |
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Downstream | |
Retailers Sector | Consumers Sector |
Categories of Disruption/AgriFood Tech | |
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How we invest
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
- South African legal entity / structure
- Aim is to bring global businesses and/or technologies to Southern Africa
SECTOR FOCUS
- Food, Beverage*, and Agribusiness
- Disruptive businesses/tech., including key business enablers that cut across the food value chain such as logistics and the circular economy (e.g. water, packaging and waste)
TYPE OF INVESTMENT
- Equity investments (mainly growth & expansion capital)
- Limited use of debt
- Lead investor preferred, covering majority or significant minority stakes (with suitable protections)
STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT
- Post-revenue and clear trajectory to profitability
- Proven product, service or technology
- Proven management
DEAL SIZE
- Up to ZAR40 million / US$3 million
SUSTAINABILITY
- Sustainability in all aspects (environmental, social, and governance) is important
*Non-Alcoholic

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How we invest
Geographic Focus
- South African legal entity / structure
- Aim is to bring global businesses and/or technologies to Southern Africa
Sector Focus
- Food, Beverage*, and Agribusiness
- Disruptive businesses/tech., including key business enablers that cut across the food value chain such as logistics and the circular economy (e.g. water, packaging and waste)
Type of Investment
- Equity investments (mainly growth & expansion capital)
- Limited use of debt
- Lead investor preferred, covering majority or significant minority stakes (with suitable protections)
Stage of Development
- Post-revenue and clear trajectory to profitability
- Proven product, service or technology
- Proven management
Deal Size
- Up to ZAR40 million / US$3 million
Sustainability
- Sustainability in all aspects (environmental, social, and governance) is important
*Non-Alcoholic

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Get intouch with us
REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE
The Hatchery Group (Pty) Ltd
The Court House
2 Saxon Road
Sandton
Gauteng
South Africa
2196
Ebru Kaya Cook (CEO)
ebru@thehatchery.global
SATELLITE OFFICE
The Hatchery Group (Pty) Ltd
La Gratitude Herehuis
95 Dorp Street
Stellenbosch
Western Cape
South Africa
7600
Dempers Meyer (Principal)
dempers@thehatchery.global
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Get intouch with us
REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE
The Hatchery Group (Pty) Ltd
The Court House
2 Saxon Road
Sandton
Gauteng
South Africa
2196
Ebru Kaya Cook (CEO)
ebru@thehatchery.global
SATELLITE OFFICE
The Hatchery Group (Pty) Ltd
La Gratitude Herehuis
95 Dorp Street
Stellenbosch
Western Cape
South Africa
7600
Dempers Meyer (Principal)
dempers@thehatchery.global

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