Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) is an African private alternative investment manager investing in infrastructure, private equity, hybrid capital, diversified credit, infrastructure debt, international private equity and impact funds.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Established in South Africa in 2000, OMAI is a member of the Old Mutual Group and manages alternative investments across Africa and selected international private markets. The firm reports over ZAR 158.2 billion in assets under management, 29 active funds and investments in more than 273 portfolio companies.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-03

To deliver consistent, competitive or commercially viable returns while creating positive, long-term impact in African communities and the environment through sustainable investments, economic growth and job creation.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Bradley Kalil, Chief Executive Officer; Karin du Toit, Chief Operating Officer; Vuyo Ntoi and Olusola Lawson, Co-Managing Directors of AIIM; Jacci Myburgh and Chumani Kula, Co-Heads of Old Mutual Private Equity; Nabeel Laher, Head of International Private Equity; Ian Mason, Head of Impact Investing; Mujaahid Hassan and Abdu-Rahman Abrahams, Co-Heads of Hybrid Capital; Rolf Canto, Head of Infrastructure Debt; Trevor Rolfe, Head of Diversified Credit; Dean Horton, Chief Financial Officer; Faatimah Esau, Head of Human Capital; Grayson Rainier, Head of Marketing.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-03

https://www.oldmutualalternatives.com/

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Professional, institutional, investment-focused and impact-oriented.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-03

2000

Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Member of the Old Mutual Group. African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is described as a subsidiary or wholly owned subsidiary of OMAI.

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-03

OMAI provides access to private market investment opportunities and alternative investment solutions that seek competitive, risk-adjusted returns while addressing infrastructure, housing, education, employment, climate and other development challenges in Africa.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-03

• Infrastructure equity investing in renewable energy, baseload power, toll roads, ports, digital infrastructure and public-private partnership assets
• Private equity investing in high-quality unlisted businesses across Southern Africa
• Impact investing in affordable housing, quality education and financial inclusion
• International private equity investing in venture capital, growth equity and buyout funds across North America, Europe and selected emerging markets
• Hybrid capital investing in high-yielding debt, mezzanine debt, preference shares and quasi-equity
• Infrastructure debt investment and management for core infrastructure projects
• Diversified credit investing in high-quality investment-grade credit assets
• Environmental, social and governance integration and impact management

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-03

• Infrastructure equity funds managed through African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
• Old Mutual Private Equity Fund VI
• EduFund
• Old Mutual Retirement Accommodation Fund
• Schools and Education Investment Impact Fund South Africa
• Housing Impact Fund South Africa
• Old Mutual Residential Impact Fund
• Financial Sector Charter Fund

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Private markets and alternative investments, including infrastructure, private equity, credit, sustainable energy, housing and education.

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Investors, institutional investors, clients, shareholders and beneficiaries seeking alternative investment and private market opportunities.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-03

Institutional investors and other investors seeking long-term private market exposure, competitive or commercially viable risk-adjusted returns and positive social or environmental impact.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-03

• Investing institutional equity in African infrastructure projects
• Investing in unlisted South African and Southern African businesses with growth potential
• Investing in private equity managers and funds across international private markets
• Financing affordable housing, rental and student accommodation
• Supporting independent schools, tertiary education and education services
• Providing housing, microfinance, black SMME finance and transformational infrastructure for lower-income communities
• Managing high-yielding debt, mezzanine debt, preference shares and quasi-equity investments
• Building diversified investment-grade credit portfolios

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-03

• Access to private market and alternative investment opportunities
• Competitive, commercially viable or superior risk-adjusted returns
• Portfolio diversification across infrastructure, private equity, credit and impact investments
• Exposure to investments supporting economic growth and job creation
• Positive impact in affordable housing, education, infrastructure, climate and communities
• Sustainable investment outcomes supported by ESG and impact management