Our mission is to finance growth, support visionaries, and ensure every investment we manage creates meaningful change.
Our vision is to redefine financial partnerships by delivering purpose-driven solutions that foster sustainable growth and build lasting value for businesses and communities alike.
Plane Tree Capital (Pty) Ltd is a private credit investment firm bridging the gap between investors and borrowers. With over USD 1.3 billion in assets managed and 65+ years of combined experience, our team brings deep expertise to every transaction.
As key contributors to two of South Africa’s leading trade finance funds, we launched Plane Tree Capital to simplify investment solutions and leverage smart technology. Our mission is to responsibly deploy capital, driving lasting positive impact for communities and economies across Africa.
By combining reliable systems with expert human insight, we ensure seamless, secure solutions that deliver value and inspire confidence in a rapidly evolving world.
B.Bus.Sci in Finanance
and Economics
Qualified CA(SA) and a
CFA charter holder
Qualifiedin in BCom
Financial Management
We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and trust in every partnership.
We believe in working hand-in-hand with our clients, building relationships rooted in mutual growth and respect.
Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to meaningful, sustainable progress for our clients and their communities.
We embrace forward-thinking strategies to create bespoke solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
With unwavering dedication, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations and drive success.
Plane Tree Capital (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 51788).
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While completing his qualification of BCom Financial Management, Stephen undertook varying jobs in the motor vehicle industry. Since 2006 he has been involved in a private company, trading and distributing agricultural commodities between Asia and Africa, as Managing Director. Stephen is also responsible for the management of several listed and unlisted investments held by his family office. Stephen co-founded Plane Tree Capital in March 2021
Duncan Potts is a qualified CA(SA) and a CFA charter holder. He spent 2 years in London and Amsterdam working in financial services prior to returning to South Africa. Duncan joined Challenger Trade Finance Fund in 2017 and was instrumental in growing AUM from 17md when he joined to USD 60md at its peak. Duncan managed a significant portion of the book and worked in all facets of the business including finance and capital raising. Duncan co-founded Plane Tree Capital in March 2021.
Richard Hart holds a B.Bus.Sci in Finance and Economics specialising in international trade. After spending 13 years as a commodities and mining analyst with tier 1 global investment banks, Richard joined Challenger Trade Finance Fund as an equity partner in 2017. His experience gained as an analyst allows him to understand and manage shifts in commodity markets for live funded transactions. Richard co-founded Plane Tree Capital in March 2021.