Maruping Mangwedi - Executive Director Affirma Capital
Maruping is an Executive Director at Affirma Capital, focused on sub-Saharan Africa. For over a decade, she has led growth capital injections, business optimizations, entry into new markets and concluded 5 exits (including to global strategics).
She’s managed investments in Export Trading Group (agribusiness conglomerate with global footprint), GZ Industries (leading aluminium beverage can manufacturer with operations in Nigeria and South Africa), Eaton Towers (one of Africa’s leading independent telecom tower companies), and Lodestone Brands (FMCG platform).
Prior to joining Affirma Capital (formally Standard Chartered Private Equity), she was part of Standard Bank’s Africa Corporate Finance Division, where she developed core sector knowledge in sub-Saharan Africa’s consumer, agribusiness and industrial sectors.
Maruping began her career at Deloitte & Touche and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. An active volunteer, she’s led non-profit initiatives in the education and youth leadership sectors. She also spearheaded a capital raising program for women entrepreneurs.
