About Maano Capital
Our Mission
Our mission is to help public entities and entrepreneurs turn great ideas into investable opportunities, so that funding flows into catalytic infrastructure projects and high-impact SMEs in under-served communities.
At Maano Capital, trust, integrity, and precision guide every decision.
At Maano Capital, our philosophy is rooted in clarity, trust, and long-term value creation. We focus on empowering clients for better financial and socioeconomic outcomes through insight, integrity, and expert guidance.
We believe that trust is the foundation of every successful advisory relationship. Our clients rely on us for honest insights, transparent communication, and decisions made with their best interests in mind. Maano Capital’s commitment to ethical conduct ensures that your goals remain at the heart of every strategy we design.
Trusted
Principled
Integrity and accountability define how we operate. We adhere to the highest professional and regulatory standards, ensuring every recommendation is supported by sound analysis and clear reasoning. By maintaining discipline and transparency, we create long-term partnerships built on confidence, consistency, and measurable results.
Our Clients
We believe that a well functioning public sector is critical for economic prosperity. Public entities are the owners of basic service delivery infrastructure across power, water & sanitation, transport and community property.
That is why at Maano Capital we work with municipalities and SOEs to build catalytic infrastructure for improved service delivery, higher living standards and and economic opportunities.
Public Sector Entities
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When public infrastructure is supported by the private sector through long term contracts and concessions it performs better - it is more cost efficient to build and operate, it is better maintained and provides job stability to the community.
Maano Capital supports private companies to package, structure and club finance public infrastructure from bidding to operations stage.
PPP Concessionaires
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SMEs are an important part of the solution for South Africa - they not only provide income, but also a sense of pride and hope for the future.
Maano Capital supports SMEs with enabling finance for working capital, asset purchases, bridging finance and purchase orders.
Rural SMEs
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Our non-profit arm exits to unlock the potential within South Africa’s youth and transform communities through entrepreneurship and financial education initiatives.
We believe that investing in young people today creates the thriving, self-sustaining communities of tomorrow.
Positive Impact
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Some of the Public Entities and PPP Concessionaires we have worked with
uPhongola Municipality
Makhado Municipality
Calliper Engineers
Lejwe le Putswa DA
Umgeni Water Services
Fulu Mudau
CEO
Fulu Mudau is the CEO of Maano Capital. With almost two decades of experience in finance, investment advisory, and business strategy, she leads with a focus on integrity, precision, and long-term growth.
Her core expertise lies in finance structuring and treasury risk advisory, and relationships with a wide network of funders — including National Treasury, commercial banks, asset managers, DFIs, and donor agencies..
Get in touch with us to explore a working relationship that will enable you to finance your infrastructure project or SME.
Get in Touch!
Have A Question First?
The Maano Capital team is always keen to have exploratory discussions to determine if our capabilities and experience are a good fit for your infrastructure project.
On SMEs we support all small businesses with rural links - if your business does not yet qualify for funding we walk the journey with you to improve your finances.
Insights That Support Financial Decisions
Explore Maano Capital’s latest analysis, guidance, and industry updates. Our blog Insights and News highlight the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping financial strategy in South Africa, helping organisations make informed and confident decisions.
Phone Number
010 826 1580
Email Address
Physical Address
33 Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, 2191, Johannesburg
16 St George's Mall, Foreshore, 8001, Cape Town
179 Vhuawelo Street, Sibasa, 0970, Thohoyandou
Maano Capital Pty Ltd, 2013/181382/07 is an authorized financial services provider (FSP 55112) in terms of section 8 of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Act 37 of 2002. Maano Capital is authorized to provide advice and intermediary services in the following categories: money market instruments, derivative instruments, long and short term deposits, structured deposits, participatory interests in CIS, shares, bonds, debentures and securitized debt and and forex investments. Maano Capital is a registered credit provider NCRCP22459.