Seeking Investor Partners – Self-Funded Searcher in South Africa

Hi everyone — I’m Sizwe Belu, currently Plant Manager at Premier FMCG, one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers. I also run a self-funded search fund, Campbell Hall Capital, and am building Operator Equity Africa, a platform connecting operators and investors to acquire and grow SMEs across the continent. South Africa has a deep and sophisticated financial system, strong governance, and a healthy base of profitable, succession-ready SMEs. However, the search fund model is still emerging here — and most acquisitions require around 70 % equity funding, as local lenders typically finance only ~30 % of enterprise value. I’m looking to connect with international and local investors interested in supporting self-funded or operator-led SME acquisitions in South Africa and broader Sub-Saharan Africa. My background spans over 20 years in manufacturing and operations leadership, including managing a R900 million revenue confectionery plant with 700+ employees. I’m focused on acquiring and scaling industrial, food manufacturing, and packaging businesses with R20 million – R100 million (≈ USD 1 million – 5 million) annual turnover and 10 – 30 % EBITDA margins, where operational excellence can unlock growth and compounding value. If you’re open to discussing how we can collaborate — either as co-investors, advisors, or long-term partners — please reach out. Sizwe Belu 📩 Email: redacted 🌐 Website: www.campbellhallcap.com 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sizwe-belu-search-fund 🏢 Campbell Hall Capital | Operator Equity Africa I aim to be a trusted operator partner for long-term investors seeking exposure to Africa’s private-market growth story.