Königstein Capital has secured backing for its SableLink Investments from Angola’s sovereign wealth fund, Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA).
The investment is a key success for Königstein Capital, supporting its vision to drive economic growth in the region and bringing further momentum to opportunities for the Mashare Agri Group (MAG) to potentially expand its operations into Angola.
MAG is eager to expand its agricultural footprint in the region, particularly in Angola, and this strategic investment plays a crucial role in advancing that goal.
By leveraging its expertise across both regions, MAG aims to extend the blueberry production season, diversify geographic risks, and position itself as a stronger player in the international agri-business sector.
“Expanding into Angola allows us to produce blueberries for a longer portion of the year, which is incredibly important from a business perspective,†said Albert Basson, Managing Director of Königstein Capital.
“It also gives us geographic diversification, which is essential in agriculture to mitigate risks like climate and pests. Overall, it strengthens our position globally while maintaining a local focus.â€
Sable Investments’ first major investment is in Mashare Agri Group, which owns Namibia’s first blueberry farm.
Through Spitz Capital, a fund managed by Königstein, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) played a critical role in making the project happen, providing the necessary development capital.
“Both investors share a common vision of supporting intentional, high-impact investments that pioneer new industries and drive regional growth,†Basson added. “This indirect collaboration between GIPF and FSDEA allows us to continue building on our successes, and we’re looking for more like-minded investors who believe in local investment driving regional development.â€
Basson believes that Namibia and Angola’s shared history and geography offer unique opportunities for complementary growth.
“By investing in projects that benefit both countries, Königstein Capital aims to create a positive feedback loop where regional economies strengthen each other through strategic cooperation,†he said.
With FSDEA as a cornerstone investor in SableLink, Königstein Capital is eager to attract other intentional investors who share the same vision for high-impact, scalable investments.
“The focus is on opportunities that are not only export-driven but also globally competitive, ensuring that local growth is tied to international market success,†Basson explained.
He emphasized the importance of scalability and global competitiveness in the projects the fund invests in: “We’re looking for investors who want to be part of growing the region by building companies that can compete globally. These investments must have a global market focus but also create meaningful local economic impacts, like job creation and industry development,†he said.
Looking ahead, Basson noted that SableLink Investments has a strong pipeline of exciting opportunities, each aligned with the fund’s core focus on scalability, impact, and long-term economic growth. Namibia’s recent oil and gas discoveries are expected to further accelerate the region’s economic development, adding even more potential to the investment landscape.
“We’re positioning SableLink to benefit from Namibia’s growing economy, especially with the oil and gas discoveries set to significantly boost growth,†Basson concluded. “It’s an exciting time for the region, and we believe that intentional, high-impact investments will play a crucial role in shaping its future,†he said.
