sciomax investments -

Venture Capital - Acquisitions - Advisory

“My background can not determine my destiny”

Sciomax Investments is an investment company, investing since 2011.

We are entrepreneurs who invest in companies that make social impact in our communities.
We are driven by the principle of humanity (ubuntu) across all our investments.
We are a BBBEE level 1 company, that seeks to make impact to the lives of all Africans.
We invest in businesses that operate in key sectors of the economy that yields returns over a short, medium and long term. We are inviting startups with scalable solutions to today’s challenges to submit an application.

Our primary investment focus is in:

Fintech
Quick commerce
Financial Services
Retail
Product development

Our investments are targeted at and not limited to, previously marginalised entrepreneurs, with focus on township economy.

We are registered with NCR with registration number : NCRCP17396

Venture Capital

Sciomax Investments, invests in seed to late-stage companies, across the consumer, enterprise who have solutions valuable to townships. We support and advise entrepreneurs, empowering them to build best-in-class businesses and execute on their vision. We create sustainable businesses and better shared future that makes a difference in people's lives, communities and our planet. NCRCP17396

Acquisitions

We owe our sucsess to understanding the markets inwhich we operate. Most often than not, we work with entrepreneurs who have already developed their concepts and tested their readiness to go to market, this is where we merge them with reputable companies, for equity or other innovative non financial transactions. We acquire some businesses that serve a bigger purpose within our ecosystem, through outright management buyout or reviving businesses that are on business rescue.

Advisory

At Sciomax Investments, we patner with reputable and innovative institutions of higher learning, who share our vision in hiring graduate trainees. We hire the best proffesionals that the continent has on: Attorneys, Tax practitioners, Permiting Specialists, HR and CSI Consultants etc. We always ensure the resources are local and fit our culture.

Financial Strategy Development

Specialized service to provide clients with tailored financial strategies, guiding towards their long-term wealth management goals.

Investment Portfolio Management

Sciomax Investments designs diverse, customized investment portfolios based on your financial goals and risk appetite.

Portfolio Management

Comprehensive portfolio management tailored to client needs, ensuring optimal growth and risk adjustment.

Siviwe Gqeke

Founder | Chief Executive Officer

Siviwe is an entrepreneur at heart, having founded ScioMax Investments in 2006, a company with multiple subsidiaries. His nearly two decades of working with unions, communities, parastatals and various layers of government has given him a big picture view of the needs and aspirations of multiple communities.

Pieter Conradie

Chief Financial Officer (CA)SA

A Chartered Accountant with 25 years' experience in both start-ups and established corporates across telecommunications, retail and financial services. Pieter drives stratergy, advisory and partnerships, tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses.

Makgotso Matomela

Chief Marketing Officer

Makgotso is a Chief Marketing Officer with various interests in business, a founder of Maxibon Travel and Kgotso Brand. Makgotso has been with major PR and Marketing firms globally. Makgotso heads all investments marketing and communication stratergy, revenue generation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.

Lukhanyo Rigala

Chief Technology Officer

Lukhanyo is a dynamic Chief Technology Officer, overseeing the development and dissemination of technology for external customers, vendors, and other clients to help improve and increase Sciomax Investments's business. He is an entrepreneur who founded DevGuys.