Companies
Direct situations where the business model, use of capital and long-term potential are clearly articulated.
Private holding · Family office
Long-term capitalin Africa.
Mavas Legacy is a private family office and holding company investing long-term capital in funds and selected direct opportunities across African markets.
Focus
Selective private investments across companies, funds and partnerships.
We review Africa-connected investment opportunities case by case, with particular attention to quality, alignment, governance and long-term relevance to local markets.
Funds
Managers with a differentiated strategy, credible alignment and a disciplined institutional approach.
Partnerships
Relationships that deepen access, perspective and long-term conviction.
Track Record
Private markets experience across African investment opportunities.
Professional Background
Tobias Kauer
Private investor with more than 15 years of experience in private equity, venture capital and alternative investments.
Since 2020, he has been investing across the African continent, supported by a broad and growing network of founders, fund managers and local partners.
Max Klaßen
Max Klaßen is a private markets professional with several years of experience in alternative investments.
His expertise includes the analysis and due diligence of global private markets opportunities across private equity primaries, co-investments and secondaries.
Mavas Investment Experience
Direct and indirect investment experience across African markets.
Selected direct exposure and fund-based investment experience across African markets, built through long-term relationships with founders, fund managers and local partners.
Investment types
Direct & indirect investments
Markets
7 African markets
Senegal · Nigeria · Egypt · Uganda · Kenya · Zambia · South Africa
References to investments are for background only and do not constitute an offer, solicitation or investment advice.
Contact
Introductions from founders and fund managers.
For an initial review, please provide a concise summary of the opportunity, geography, stage, capital requirement and relevant links or materials.