Standard Bank Group
Overview
Standard Bank Group is a diversified financial services organization providing personal, business, corporate, and investment banking, as well as insurance and asset management services across Africa and key global markets.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enko Education | Feb 2026 | Debt | Lead |
| Optasia | Nov 2025 | IPO | Lead |
| Paymenow | Jul 2025 | Debt | Lead |
| Indorama Corporation | Mar 2024 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Planet42 | Mar 2024 | Debt | Lead |
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Key People
Willa van den Berg
CFO Insurance & Asset Management (BU in SBG)
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Standard Bank Group based?
Standard Bank Group is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
When was Standard Bank Group founded?
Standard Bank Group was founded in 1862.
How many portfolio companies does Standard Bank Group have?
Standard Bank Group has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Standard Bank Group's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Enko Education, Optasia, Paymenow, Indorama Corporation, Planet42.
What was Standard Bank Group's most recent investment?
Standard Bank Group's most recent investment on Caplight was in Enko Education in 2026.
What sectors does Standard Bank Group focus on?
Standard Bank Group focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Standard Bank Group focus on?
Stage focus information for Standard Bank Group is not publicly available.
What is Standard Bank Group's AUM?
Standard Bank Group's assets under management are estimated between $109.0B and $109.0B.