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Ninety One is a technology company.
Ninety One has raised $30.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Ninety One.
Ninety One was founded in 1991 by Hendrik du Toit (Founder & Chief Executive Officer).
Ninety One has raised $30.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ninety One operates as a global investment manager, providing active solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm specializes in global equities, fixed income, credit, and emerging markets. It employs a focused approach for long-term value creation, emphasizing quality investing by seeking companies with durable competitive advantages to navigate economic cycles.
Founded in Johannesburg in 1991 as Investec Asset Management, Hendrik du Toit was instrumental in its establishment. This founding year inspired its rebranding to Ninety One in spring 2020, reflecting its heritage. It subsequently demerged from the Investec Group, becoming an independent entity built on foundational active asset management insights.
Ninety One serves a broad client base, including institutional investors, financial advisors, and individuals. The company delivers robust long-term investment returns. Its vision includes making a positive difference through investment practices, emphasizing sustainability and responsible capital allocation within developing markets and the energy transition.
Key people at Ninety One.
Ninety One was founded in 1991 by Hendrik du Toit (Founder & Chief Executive Officer).
Ninety One has raised $30.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ninety One's investors include VT Bharadwaj, Fireside Ventures, Sandeep Singhal, Titan Capital.
Ninety One is a global asset management firm originally founded in South Africa, now headquartered in London and Cape Town. It manages approximately GBP 143.9 billion (about US$159 billion as of late 2022) in assets and serves institutional clients, financial advisors, and individual investors across more than 14 countries. The firm specializes in emerging markets and global equity investments, offering a range of active investment strategies aimed at long-term capital growth. Its mission centers on delivering sustainable investment returns while integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, exemplified by initiatives like the Sovereign Biodiversity Index launched in 2024 to assess nature-related risks for investors[1][2][3].
Ninety One was established in 1991 as Investec Asset Management in South Africa. It was part of the broader Investec financial group until it demerged in March 2020, adopting the name Ninety One to honor its founding year. The firm’s founders and early leadership built a reputation for expertise in emerging markets investing, leveraging South Africa’s unique position to develop specialized investment capabilities. A pivotal moment was the 2020 spin-off from Investec, which allowed Ninety One to operate as an independent, publicly listed company on both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. More recently, in 2025, Ninety One expanded its footprint by acquiring Sanlam Investment Management, significantly increasing its assets under management and strengthening its presence in South Africa[1][2].
While Ninety One itself is not a technology company, it plays a significant role in the broader financial technology and investment landscape by integrating advanced data analytics and ESG metrics into its investment processes. The firm rides the global trend toward sustainable investing and responsible asset management, which is increasingly important as investors demand transparency and accountability on environmental and social issues. Its timing aligns with growing regulatory and market pressures for sustainable finance, and its innovations like the biodiversity index position it as a thought leader influencing how asset managers assess and mitigate nature-related risks. Through its investments and partnerships, Ninety One also indirectly supports technology-driven companies and startups by channeling capital into sectors aligned with its investment philosophy[2].
Ninety One is poised to continue expanding its influence in emerging markets and sustainable investing. The acquisition of Sanlam Investment Management enhances its scale and distribution capabilities, particularly in South Africa. Future trends shaping its journey include the increasing integration of ESG factors in investment decisions, the rise of biodiversity and climate risk as material financial considerations, and the growing demand for active management in volatile markets. Ninety One’s ability to innovate in sustainability metrics and leverage its global network will likely strengthen its competitive position and impact on the asset management industry. Its evolution from a South African asset manager to a global player underscores a trajectory of growth and adaptation to changing market dynamics[2][3].
Ninety One has raised $30.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $30.0M Series A in December 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | $30.0M Series A | VT Bharadwaj | Fireside Ventures, Sandeep Singhal, Titan Capital |