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Yellowwoods Capital Holdings is a financial services firm specializing in emerging market and global equity advisory. The company provides bespoke capital solutions for corporate finance, private equity, restructuring, and strategic advisory, leveraging its extensive experience in capital raising for clients across Africa and international markets. Its offerings include both advisory services and principal investments in businesses with sustainable models.
Founded by Mesh Pillay, Yellowwoods Capital Holdings draws its inspiration from the Yellowwood Tree, symbolizing its deep roots in Africa while reaching globally. As a Level I Black-owned and managed entity, the firm was established with the insight to bridge local African market expertise with international capital and solutions, focusing on capital market development across the continent.
Yellowwoods Capital Holdings serves businesses and entrepreneurs seeking capital and advisory services across the African continent, with a specialization in property and resources. Its long-term vision centers on driving robust capital market activity throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering global solutions to traditional pan-African challenges, and agilely responding to investment opportunities to benefit its stakeholders.
Yellowwoods has 4 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $17.0M Series B in Naked in February 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Naked | $17.0M Series B | Adamou Labara | Ingo Schulz, Hollard |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Naked | $11.0M Series A | Fabian Whate | Hollard |
| Dec 5, 2018 | Naked Insurance | $2.2M Other Equity | Yellowwoods | — |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Naked | $1.4M Other Equity | NIC Kohler, Yellowwoods | — |