Kholo Capital Provides R275 Million Funding to DCC Holdings
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JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I has provided R275 million (US$17 million) in mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings Proprietary Limited, a leading South African information and communications technology (ICT) distributor. The funding will refinance existing debt and support DCC's long-term growth strategy.
DCC, founded in 1988, has established itself as one of South Africa's leading ICT distributors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products across personal computing, printing, enterprise infrastructure, and software, distributing products from leading global technology manufacturers such as HP, Dell, and Lenovo. With a distribution network and logistics infrastructure serving customers across Southern Africa, DCC plays a crucial role in the ICT supply chain.
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I is a R1.4 billion specialist fund providing flexible mezzanine debt solutions to mid-market businesses across Southern Africa. The fund typically provides investments ranging from R70 million to R205 million to businesses generating a minimum of R25 million in EBITDA per annum. Kholo Capital invests in sectors with high social impact, including infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, education, telecommunications, renewable energy, food, and services. The investment mandate excludes primary mining, primary agriculture, micro-lending, gambling, ammunition, tobacco, hard liquor, and government-related businesses.
Founded in 2020 by Mokgome Mogoba and Zaheer Cassim, Kholo Capital is a specialist alternative investment manager with deep expertise across senior debt, mezzanine debt, and private equity. The investment team has more than 100 years of combined experience and has collectively deployed over R50 billion across more than 90 transactions in over 10 African countries. The firm is led by a cohesive and experienced team with a long-standing track record of working together over two decades.
This transaction marks a significant step for DCC as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Southern African ICT market. With the support of Kholo Capital, DCC is poised to continue its growth trajectory, leveraging its established market presence and robust distribution network.