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Ché Prins

@chprins

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I structure and manage growth-capital investments for high-growth SMEs and venture portfolios.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue managing and growing high-growth investment portfolios, executing complex transactions, and contributing to strategic projects in growth capital or venture investing.

I'm part of Edge Growth's investment management team, helping manage and grow a portfolio of high-growth, early-stage venture investments while supporting strategic projects and operations.

Previously, I executed the full credit deal lifecycle at Inyosi Empowerment and facilitated over R120 million in transactions across more than 100 companies at Business Partners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Associate Post Investment Management

Edge Growth

Mar 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)

Part of the investment management team managing and growing a portfolio of high growth, early stage venture investments, and supporting operations and strategic projects.

Investment Management Portfolio Management Strategic Projects

Credit Dealmaker

Inyosi Empowerment

Oct 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Executed the full deal life-cycle for high-risk, sector agnostic, SME growth capital, including client engagement, risk assessment, structuring, and post-deal monitoring. Drove credit process improvements.

Credit Analysis Risk Assessment Deal Structuring Legal Agreements SME Finance Process Improvement

Senior Investment Officer

Business Partners

Feb 2016 - May 2022 (6 years 3 months)

Facilitated investments of over R120 million in over 100 companies, handling due diligence, negotiating, structuring, and client management. Promoted from Graduate Intern to Senior Investment Officer within 7 years.

Due Diligence Negotiation Structuring Report Writing Client Management Marketing Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Milpark Academy

Short course, New Venture Creation

2018 - 2018

Grade: Distinction (80%)

Completed a 6-week short course in New Venture Creation with a distinction (80%).

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Accounting

2012 - 2015

Completed a BCom in Financial Accounting with majors in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Taxation.

Bishops Diocesan College

National Senior Certificate, General

2007 - 2011

Activities and societies: School Prefect, Head of School Discipline, Head of House, SRC member; 1st XV Rugby, Western Province Water Polo u14-U16

Earned the National Senior Certificate with distinctions in Mathematics and Afrikaans, and held leadership roles including School Prefect and Head of School Discipline.