OUR OBJECTIVE
To be a socially responsible pioneering investment management firm where talent comes together to present creative solutions to business problems faced in Africa. The preferential option for small and medium enterprises looking to transform their companies into globally competitive businesses that can be taken to the primary markets, through capitalization and application of proven management techniques.

A Contrarian Approach
Owner/Founder

Founder Mujo Simakoloyi built Blacksmith using a contrarian-based approach tailoring investment strategies to suit the climate in which our businesses operate. With the primary objective to build businesses that provide a healthy financial return, scalable prospects and a positive impact on society at large. All this within a work culture that demands radical self-accountability and room for creative solutions to minor issues before they grow to become major issues.

PORTFOLIO
Blacksmith Performance
Blacksmith Financial Services
Blacksmith Cargo Management
Blacksmith Property Holdings
Blacksmith Commodities
Blacksmith Performance Racing Division
BenTwo Farms Ltd
SACC
Civil & Construction

PRINCIPLES & WORK CULTURE
At Blacksmith our competitive approach is a culture to prioritize real practical solutions to real problems and not theoretical solutions. We believe meaningful results stem from an ability to approach and not run away from diversity with a deliberate intention to accept the challenge and provide real tangible solutions to turnaround fledgling businesses.

We believe assessment is continuous and so we prioritize continuous self-assessment to ensure our whole team fulfills its true potential.

STRATEGIES
Our values — meaningful work and meaningful relationships, independent thinking, and creating an environment where the best ideas win — naturally lead us to embrace diversity and treasure our differences.

Given our mission to have the deepest possible understanding of global economies and African economies specifically, we seek to find, retain, and grow the best talent across gender identity, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gained experiences, and more. Unlocking the power of that diversity requires an inclusive environment.

We believe that when people are truly included on the mission, they think more deeply about the best answers, and push harder on the toughest problems.

WHY US?
The unique approach to investment at Blacksmith guarantees no investor will take on any more risk than us, all positions bear equal exposure between us and our investors. Further, in a world of uncertain returns the multi-sectoral balanced approach to investing gives all stakeholders the comfort of knowing their resources are protected by a diversified portfolio of interests.