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Key Partnered Products

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A performance-led private credit vehicle offering stable returns through asset-backed lending to mid-market enterprises. The fund targets downside protection with senior secured lending and rigorous risk underwriting. Ideal for investors seeking yield with institutional discipline.

Sunstone Capital Fund

These closed-ended private equity funds focus on high-impact investment opportunities across Southern Africa, targeting companies with scalable models and strong ESG integration. Investors benefit from long-term capital appreciation, active management, and co-investment access.

Twelve B Fund I & II

A Section 12B-compliant infrastructure fund offering South African investors tax-deductible exposure to clean energy and sustainable development projects. The fund is structured to align with government incentives while delivering long-term income and asset-backed value.

WDB Growth Fund

A purpose-driven private equity fund investing in women-led and inclusive enterprises across key sectors in South Africa. The fund blends commercial growth with social impact, offering investors a unique opportunity to participate in gender-lens investing.

BlackLeaf Proprietary

Institutional Investment Access | Product Distribution | Third-Party Mandates

BlackLeaf Proprietary

Overview

BlackLeaf Proprietary (Pty) Ltd is the licensed product distribution and investment access vehicle of the BlackLeaf Group. It serves as the formal channel for the marketing and facilitation of vetted third-party investment products, including private funds, alternative instruments, and fixed-income opportunities.

Operating as a licensed intermediary, this division is positioned at the intersection of investor demand and product innovation — enabling clients to gain exposure to high-conviction, performance-led portfolios while maintaining full regulatory and fiduciary compliance.

Key Offerings

Third-Party Investment Products

We partner with leading product providers across global markets to onboard vetted fund opportunities, including:

  • Private Credit & Private Equity Funds

  • Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Funds

  • Regulated Investment Platforms

  • High-Yield Structured Notes

  • Tax-Advantaged Vehicles (e.g., Twelve B Funds)

All offerings undergo due diligence, risk review, and mandate approval before being introduced to clients or partners.

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Product Access for Retail & Institutional Investors

Our platform provides qualifying investors with simplified access to:

  • Offshore Funds (EU, UAE, USA, Mauritius, Cayman)

  • Local Fund Managers (South Africa FSPs)

  • Co-Investment Opportunities

  • Structured Investment Offers

We facilitate onboarding, investor subscription packs, compliance, and execution pathways.

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Product Provider Partnerships

We offer regulated product providers a dedicated pathway into our investor network via:

  • Co-branded Investment Decks

  • Distribution Representation Agreements

  • Investor Webinar Hosting

  • Marketplace Listings

  • B2B Whitelabel Distribution Agreements

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Role Within the Group

BlackLeaf Proprietary is distinct in its mandate:

  • It does not manage client capital,

  • It does not construct portfolios,

  • It represents pre-approved external fund managers, product providers, and institutions, and acts as the distribution and client access platform for their regulated offerings.

This separation ensures clarity of role, focus on execution, and regulatory control.

Why BlackLeaf Proprietary

  • Fully Compliant Distribution Infrastructure

  • Access to Institutional & Qualified Retail Investors

  • Boutique Network with Global Reach

  • Tailored Mandate Representation

  • Integration with the BlackLeaf Advisory & Marketplace Divisions

Licensed Intermediary Status

BlackLeaf Proprietary (Pty) Ltd operates as an intermediary in terms of the South African Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and maintains all applicable FSP relationships, agreements, and documentation protocols.

All products are only offered to eligible investors in line with regulatory classification (Retail, Qualified, Professional, or Institutional).

Contact

BlackLeaf Proprietary (Pty) Ltd
Reg. No: 2024/679989/07
Somerset Links Office Park, Cape Town

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