01:54 Capital Partners
About
We back family-owned businesses with capital and hands-on support to grow, preserve their legacies and create jobs.
Experience that backs growth.
Our partners bring a proven track record in business development, capital raising and support.
- Partner capital deployed
- Partner transactions
- Partner experience
Partner experience, not an Arché Fund track record.
Capital with practical support.
Growth capital
Established businesses with strong market demand and room to expand.
Working capital
Businesses with visible cash flows and growing distribution needs.
Active support
Operational and strategic support, with follow-on capital as businesses grow.
Our sponsor, purpose and leadership.
- Sponsor
Thembekwayo Legacy Group
Sponsors the company.
- Foundation
Thembekwayo Legacy Foundation
Benefits from a portion of investment returns.
- Investment manager
154 Capital Partners
Registered under 154 Investment Managers, will run the investment entity.
- Board and Investment Committee
154 Capital Partners & nReachCapitalLaysan
The board will comprise directors from both firms.
Our first fund · South Africa
The Arché Fund.
Scale capital for established South African businesses. Target fund size: R500 million.
Why the name
Arché (ἀρχή)
That is the idea behind our first fund: the start of a new, bold way to back African entrepreneurs.
- A first of its kind
- Capital, market access and hands-on expertise for family-owned businesses, built as one offer.
- A bold new way to do deals
- Partnership that keeps founders invested and protects their legacies.
- Empowering African founders
- The origin of a pipeline of growing, job-creating businesses, starting in South Africa.
Our investment, business model and impact criteria for the Arché Fund, on a dedicated page.
View investment criteriaGrow with us.
Apply for business funding or discuss an investment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Arché Fund funding?
Established South African businesses with revenue above R50 million or EBITDA above R4 million per annum, a clear growth path and strong operating cash flow. We look for founders or family owners who want to stay invested alongside us.
See all criteriaWhat do you offer founders?
Capital tailored to family-owned businesses and their legacies, market access through Global Exchange and management expertise through School of Scale.
How do I apply for funding?
Follow the funding journey, then complete your application on 0154 Ventures.
Follow the funding journeyWhat should I have ready?
Prepare your company and contact details, financial information, team details and growth plans. The 0154 Ventures application specifies which supporting documents to upload.
What happens after I apply?
The team reviews your application against the Arché Fund criteria. Shortlisted founders move to an introductory call and, if the opportunity progresses, financial, operational and legal due diligence.
How long does the process take?
There is no published fixed review or decision timeline. Timing depends on the business, the completeness of its information and the due diligence required. Ask the team about timing for your application.
How can I check my application’s progress?
Email info@154capital.com with your business name and any application reference.
Email the teamWhat happens if my application is successful?
Successful businesses receive a proposal, with terms shared confidentially. A positive decision is not a transfer of funds: the agreements and any outstanding requirements must be completed first.
What happens after agreements are completed?
The agreed terms set out funding and next steps. The team works with you on growth priorities and the support suited to your business.
What if my application is unsuccessful?
An unsuccessful application does not lead to funding. Email info@154capital.com to ask about feedback or whether a future application would be appropriate. Reconsideration is not guaranteed.
Ask about your decisionWhat is your approach for investors?
A proprietary deal network, an investment-first approach to measurable impact and support beyond capital. We seek competitive, risk-adjusted market-rate returns. Returns and liquidity are not guaranteed.