Experience

EXEO Capital

• EXEO Capital

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Exeo Capital is a private equity manager focussing on investments in the food- , education-, health & FMCG sectors in sub-Sahara Africa. FoodCo is a permanent capital vehicle (PCV) in the EXEO Capital Group focussing on investing in- and partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs in the convenience & functional food sub-sectors.



Unlimited Group

• Co-FounderDirector

  • May 2001 - Present

  The Unlimited Group was co-founded by Riël and 3 partners in 2001 and is an integrated food producer, packer, processor, logistical service provider and distributor to South Africa- and international markets.



YPO - Young Presidents' Organization

• Member

  • 2010 - Present



Invest Africa Ltd

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Africa’s Business Investment PlatformInvest Africa is a leading business and investment platform, using over sixty years’ experience in Africa to provide its members with unique information and exposure to business opportunities.Headquartered in London, Invest Africa also operates from four chapter cities: Johannesburg, New York, Dubai and Geneva.Our vision is to play a central and influential role in Africa’s socio-economic growth by guiding sustainable capital towards key… Africa’s Business Investment PlatformInvest Africa is a leading business and investment platform, using over sixty years’ experience in Africa to provide its members with unique information and exposure to business opportunities.Headquartered in London, Invest Africa also operates from four chapter cities: Johannesburg, New York, Dubai and Geneva.Our vision is to play a central and influential role in Africa’s socio-economic growth by guiding sustainable capital towards key prospects on the continent. Show more Show less



MIQLAT INC

• Director

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  MCM Miqlat is a non-profit charity organization serving the needy in the greater Paarl & Drakenstein area.



HouseMe, Mylk Ice Cream

• Angel Investor - HouseMe, Mylk Vegan Ice Cream

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Ideas are a dime a dozen. I invest in exceptional entrepreneurs that show they can execute on an idea, who can have impact in Africa. Most importantly, someone with whom I feel I can have a lifelong association far beyond the venture I invest in. HouseMe is a proptech company that specializes in providing an online platform for residential rentals for landlords to earn a fair rental, and guarantee rental payments, as well as vet each tenant on our system.Mylk produce non-dairy… Ideas are a dime a dozen. I invest in exceptional entrepreneurs that show they can execute on an idea, who can have impact in Africa. Most importantly, someone with whom I feel I can have a lifelong association far beyond the venture I invest in. HouseMe is a proptech company that specializes in providing an online platform for residential rentals for landlords to earn a fair rental, and guarantee rental payments, as well as vet each tenant on our system.Mylk produce non-dairy ice cream that is free of nasties. They use various nut mylks to bring you an ice cream that mimics real dairy ice cream in smoothness and neutrality to be a vehicle for an array of flavours and textures. Show more Show less