Our Investments
At Transvaal VC, we back high-potential ventures in junior mining and infrastructure with disciplined, early-stage capital. Our investment approach combines rigorous technical due diligence with milestone-based financing, ensuring capital is deployed responsibly and tied to measurable progress. We partner with operators on the ground and co-investors who share our commitment to impact, returns, and operational excellence. From resource validation to logistics execution, our portfolio reflects real production, job creation, and attractive returns, proof that early investment in Africa’s natural assets can unlock outsized value for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
Emmanja Mining (Pty) Ltd
Project Name: Elandspruit Colliery
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commodity: Coal
Entry date: Feb 2019
Exit date: Apr 2020
ROI: 85.7%
Centaur IPC Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Name: Transvaal Navigational Collieries (OC4B Pits - Deal 1)
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commodity: Coal rail logistics
Entry date: Sept 2024
Exit date: Oct 2026
ROI: 83.56%
2 Seam (Pty) Ltd
Name: Transvaal Navigational Collieries (OC2A & OC4 Pits)
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commodity: Coal
Entry date: Feb 2020
Exit date: Oct 2023
ROI: 64%
Centaur IPC Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Name: Transvaal Navigational Collieries (OC4B Pits - Deal 2)
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commodity: Coal rail logistics
Entry date: Jul 2025
Exit date: Aug 2026
ROI: 40%
Sekwala Mining and Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Name: Transvaal Navigational Collieries (OC4 & OC4a Pits)
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commodity: Coal rail logistics
Entry date: Apr 2024
Exit date: Aug 2025
ROI: 34.78%
