Meet Our Team

Leads the firm's strategy, focusing on identifying and managing high-potential junior mining and energy ventures. He oversees deal structuring, portfolio management, and fosters industry partnerships, positioning Transvaal VC as a key player in resource-focused venture capital.

Oversees investments in mining and energy, leading due diligence, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making. Manages portfolio performance, assesses risks and opportunities, and presents recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the firm’s investment objectives and long-term growth.

Identifies high-potential startups in mining and energy and ensures early access to investment opportunities. He evaluates portfolio companies' operations through site visits and provides detailed reports, supporting informed decision-making and effective portfolio monitoring.

Identifies and evaluates early-stage mining, energy, and logistics ventures. He leverages his deep sector knowledge and network to source high-potential startups. Sakhile conducts initial due diligence, presents compelling investment cases, and supports Transvaal VC’s resource-focused deal flow and growth strategy.

Zolani is a seasoned investment professional with a strong background in venture capital, private equity, and investment banking. Zolani leverages his sector expertise and extensive network to identify and evaluate high-potential ventures, contributing to the firm's resource-focused investment strategy.

Tiego is a behavioral economist and venture capital enthusiast with experience in finance, project management, and entrepreneurship. He focuses on identifying transformative opportunities and supports Transvaal VC’s resource-focused deal flow and growth strategy.

An economic resource geologist with over 30 years of experience, supports Transvaal VC by evaluating mining investments and providing strategic guidance. His expertise spans mining, exploration, and consulting, particularly in Francophone Africa, and his technical proficiency across various commodities enhances the firm's junior mining and energy ventures.

A mining engineer with over 30 years of experience, supports Transvaal VC by evaluating mining investments and providing strategic guidance. Specializing in mine planning, production, and project management, his expertise in technical feasibility and operational optimization strengthens the firm’s ability to develop high-potential mining ventures in South Africa and beyond.

A coal geologist with over 50 years of experience, specializes in coal exploration, resource estimation, and project management. With expertise across Southern Africa and international projects, he supports coal ventures with high-quality technical reporting and team collaboration, making him a key contributor to Transvaal VC's mining initiatives.

Bridges investors and Transvaal VC activities. He communicates the fund's value proposition and strategy, leveraging his expertise in fundraising, investor relations, and the alternative investment landscape. David plays a key role in securing capital for Transvaal VC’s junior mining and energy security ventures.

A mining and real estate entrepreneur, Lethu Kheswa supports Transvaal VC through his transactional expertise in mining, commodities trading, and corporate real estate. As Founder and CEO of Falkhon Group, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to SME opportunities across mining, logistics, and property. His experience in coal, chrome, copper, and lithium markets enhances the firm's investment reach across South Africa’s junior mining sector.

Amali is a seasoned engineer with expertise in energy infrastructure, mineral beneficiation, and industrial project development. She brings deep experience in evaluating coal, renewable energy, and power generation ventures, and offers technical insight into the feasibility of mineral processing across sectors like chrome, gold, and coal. At Transvaal VC, she advises on engineering and operational risks to ensure investments are technically sound and aligned with sustainable development goals.