Infinite Partners release milestone inaugural Sustainability and Impact Report

Johannesburg - Infinite Partners, a South African owned and managed private equity firm founded by Edward Pitsi, Titi Sekhukhune, and Tabane Matheolane, has released its inaugural Sustainability and Impact report, marking a major milestone in the majority black woman owned firm’s mission to deliver both strong commercial returns and measurable socio-economic impact.

Established three years ago, Infinite Partners was built to become South Africa’s pre-eminent investor in the mid-market space. With R1.4 billion raised toward its R2.5 billion Infinite Partners Core Equity Fund II target and more than R4 billion in assets under management , Infinite Partners continues to grow.

“Our inaugural Sustainability and Impact report reflects who we are at our core: a purpose-driven investor that believes financial performance and positive impact are not mutually exclusive,” says CEO Edward Pitsi. “It marks the beginning of a journey to deepen accountability and transparency across our portfolio, while reinforcing the value that responsible investment brings to South Africa’s economy.”

The report provides a transparent account of the sustainability and impact performance of Infinite Partners’ Core Equity Fund II over the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. It details the firm’s progress on material sustainability risks and opportunities, and the impact of its investments.

Through its portfolio, Infinite Partners is already demonstrating how capital can be a catalyst for inclusive growth. To date, investee company CYNK (formerly Fibre HoldCo) has passed more than 400,000 homes and 225 schools across eight provinces – many in low-income communities – with fibre, providing internet access to an estimated 225,000 school-aged children whilst enabling online economic and work participation for adults.

Similarly, the Fund’s first investment, e4, facilitated 157,669 home loan transactions, supporting home ownership and improving access to housing finance. Collectively, Infinite Partners’ investments created 103 direct jobs, of which more than 90% were filled by Black South Africans and over 40% by women, as well as approximately 500 indirect jobs during the year, contributing to livelihoods, and supporting families and communities across South Africa.

“These tangible outcomes represent the type of impact we seek. Impact that improves access, inclusion, and opportunity, while delivering sustainable returns to investors,” says Pitsi.

The report also outlines Infinite Partners’ adherence to all applicable and national ESG and impact frameworks for responsible investment and decent work. These include recognised sustainability reporting standards, environmental and social management systems, and governance protocols designed to embed responsible investment principles across all portfolio companies.

“Our team’s shared vision is to build a values-driven firm that delivers growth through partnership. This report reinforces our belief that taking a long-term sustainable approach mixed with short term financial returns can go hand in hand. We are proud of what we have achieved so far, and committed to deepening our impact going forward,” ends Co-founder Titi Sekhukhune.