A new buyer in the South African mid-market — focused on agribusiness, food and manufacturing. We acquire, we operate, we hold for the long term.
BeyondSoil is a permanent-capital holding company on a focused search to acquire established businesses in agribusiness, food and manufacturing. We buy controlling stakes outright, or alongside founders who want to remain involved, with a long-term ownership mindset from day one.
We are founders and operators ourselves. We bring strategic, operational and financial expertise, along with a network spanning South Africa, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
We treat every acquisition as a founding investment, not a portfolio position.
We step in as operators from day one and do not manage from a distance.
We have financed 70+ businesses across food, manufacturing and retail.
We move quickly, communicate clearly and engage seriously from the outset.
We acquire controlling stakes in established businesses, either buying outright or alongside a founder who wants to stay involved.
We move at your pace, with thorough diligence and respect for your time.
A short, confidential call to hear your story and understand the business.
Under NDA, we review high-level financials and meet in person to understand your goals.
A non-binding indication of price and terms, with a clear exclusivity window for diligence.
Respectful review of finance, operations, legal and people — with trusted advisors.
We close, step in shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, and protect what you have built.
We treat every business as something to be cared for, not extracted from. Founders and teams are our partners — before and after the deal.
Honest conversations from day one. Clear feedback on price and fit, fast. No drawn-out maybes, no hidden agendas.
We hold for decades, not quarters. Decisions are made for the next ten years, not the next earnings call.
Built by founders and operators, now investors, with experience financing and working alongside SMEs across food, manufacturing and retail.
Jerome has worked across strategy, operations and SME development in Africa, Asia and Europe. As COO and co-founder of Pumpkn, he built the lending platform, operations and team from scratch. He brings an operator’s discipline and an INSEAD-trained strategic eye.
jerome@beyond-soil.com
Lungelo has worked across audit, venture capital and private equity at Allan Gray, Goodwell and Old Mutual’s Next176. As Investment Principal at Next176, he invested in and served as CFO of Pumpkn. The rigour of a CA(SA) and the instincts of a seasoned investor.
lungelo@beyond-soil.comIf you are considering a succession process, a sale, or a long-term operating partner, we would welcome the conversation.
