Optomise Alternative Investments.
Asset-backed investments, built for high income and capital preservation.
THE PURPOSE
Invest beyond traditional markets.
Optomise Alternative Investments gives investors access to unlisted private investments that are uncorrelated from traditional markets. Through rigorous due diligence and deal selection, these opportunities aim to offer higher return potential than traditional options, while protecting investor capital and delivering excess returns.
Return
Target returns of South African prime + 5% p.a. (before fees).
Term
Investment terms vary by deal, with a target of 4 to 5 years.
Fund Structure
Close-ended - capital returned at the end of the agreed term.
Track Record
R500m+ in assets across 28 diversified portfolio investments.
“When the right businesses get the right capital, everyone moves forward.”
Optomise Alternative Investment Portfolio
This portfolio highlights a range of Optomise Alternative Investments across property, private credit, and infrastructure-linked opportunities. Where shown, Net IRR is stated after tax benefits, fees, and exit taxes, so results are transparent and comparable.
The Voco Hotel
Gauteng | Hospitality
In 2020, Optomise raised over R100 million for The Voco Hotel, located within The Bank development in the heart of Rosebank and developed by Blend Property Group.
This mixed-use destination includes a 4-star hotel, a large co-working space, premium offices, and one of South Africa’s most popular restaurants, Proud Mary. With spacious rooms, open atriums, integrated workspaces, and a full bar, Voco reshaped Rosebank’s hospitality offering.
Net IRR: 16.48%
The Apollo
Gauteng | Mixed-use Residential
In 2021, Optomise raised over R70 million for The Apollo, the largest office-to-residential conversion in South Africa.
Redeveloped and operated by Africrest Property Group in Sandton, The Apollo features 600+ residential units and an extended-stay hotel designed for business travellers. Positioned as a lifestyle residence for young professionals, it offers 24-hour gyms, swimming pools, and a range of sports facilities for both short- and long-term guests.
Net IRR: 15.5%
WeRentCars
South Africa | Vehicle Rental Finance
In 2020, Optomise partnered with WeRentCars (WRC), a retail vehicle rental business based in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Working with car dealerships, WRC enables customers who don’t typically qualify for traditional vehicle finance to rent a vehicle over a 54-month term. Optomise raised over R50 million to fund vehicle purchases and support WRC’s expansion into Gauteng, giving more South Africans access to reliable transport for work, school runs, and everyday life.
Net IRR: 24.04%
The Rockefeller
Cape Town | Mixed-use Residential
In 2021, Optomise raised over R30 million to develop The Rockefeller - an iconic mixed-use apart-hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore, designed as a complete live-stay-work destination.
The development comprises 395 luxury apartments, supported by an on-site ecosystem of restaurants, a sky bar, and co-working spaces. Recognised for the quality of its execution, The Rockefeller was named Best High-Rise Residential Development in Africa (2021/2022).
Net IRR: 13%
Optomise Solar
Gauteng | Solar Infrastructure
In 2021, Optomise partnered with Green Matters Engineering to deploy capital across multiple solar installations across Gauteng. By providing affordable funding to property developers, Optomise Solar helps bring solar to market sooner, enabling cost savings that can be passed on to tenants through reduced electricity costs, easing the day-to-day burden of running a business.
Net IRR: 18.4%
THE PEOPLE
People behind the investment.
A core part of Optomise’s investment approach is the management team behind each opportunity. Reputation, moral and ethical values are assessed with the same rigour as financial performance, because strong outcomes are built on strong leadership.