Investors
Invest in Africa’s land and resources.
Sun Leaf works on mines, farms and commodity trades in five African markets. We bring investors into opportunities our consultants know from the ground up.
- StartOpportunity identified
- Due diligence by our consultants
- Agreement signed
- Capital put to work
- Progress reports
- ReturnCapital and return paid
- 1Start · Opportunity identified
- 2Due diligence by our consultants
- 3Agreement signed
- 4Capital put to work
- 5Progress reports
- 6Return · Capital and return paid
Indicative. Terms are set out in each investment agreement.
Sun Leaf at a glance
Invest with us
Opportunities across mining, farming and trade.
We bring investors into projects our consultants know from the ground up, in markets where we work every day.
- Mining
Mining projects
Exploration-stage and producing mines in Zimbabwe and South Africa, from chrome and lithium to gold.
- Screened by our mining consultants
- Feasibility, licences and offtake checked before you commit
- Equity or project finance
- Agriculture
Agricultural ventures
Commercial farms, irrigation schemes and tobacco contract-growing programmes.
- Backed by our agronomy team
- Seasonal and multi-year structures
- Input finance for contract growers
- Trade
Commodity trade finance
Short-cycle finance for shipments of grain, fertiliser, tobacco leaf and minerals.
- Cycles of 60 to 120 days
- Secured against the goods in transit
- Reports at every stage of the shipment
Returns depend on the opportunity and are set out in each investment agreement. They are not guaranteed. See our investment disclaimer.
Why invest with Sun Leaf
Real assets
Mines, farmland and physical commodities, not paper.
Local knowledge
Teams in Sandton and Harare who work on the ground every day.
Spread of risk
Mining, farming and trade move on different cycles.
Due diligence built in
Our consultants assess every opportunity before we bring it to you.
How to invest
Request the investor pack
Tell us about yourself and the kind of opportunity you are looking for. We send the investor pack.
Consultation
Meet our team in person or online to discuss current opportunities, amounts and timings.
Due diligence and agreement
We share our assessment, complete identity and anti-money-laundering checks, and you sign the investment agreement.
Investment and reporting
Your capital goes to work, and we report on progress at agreed intervals.
Questions investors ask
What kinds of opportunity do you offer?
Mining projects, agricultural ventures including tobacco, and short-cycle commodity trade finance. Current opportunities are set out in the investor pack.
What returns can I expect?
Returns depend on the opportunity, its risks and its timeline. They are set out in each investment agreement and are not guaranteed.
Which countries do you operate in?
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with plans to expand to other African countries.
Can farmers, mine owners and cooperatives partner with Sun Leaf?
Yes. We work with farmers, cooperatives, mine owners and operators, and provide advice, resources and market access.
Request the investor pack
Our investment team will reply by email.
Work with Sun Leaf
Farmers, mine operators, buyers and investors: talk to our team in Sandton or Harare.