Talk to sales Try for Free
Harry Apostoleris

Harry Apostoleris

CA Programme

Followers of Harry Apostoleris2000 followers
location of Harry ApostolerisSouth Africa

Connect with Harry Apostoleris to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Harry Apostoleris to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder at UW Ventures

  • Education

    • Coursera

      -

    • Redhill School

      1994 - 2005
      Matric

      Matric Executive - Head of Technology

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2006 - 2008
      Bachelor of Accounting Science Accounting and Finance

      Chancellor's Medal for most distinguished Human Sciences Graduate - University of Witwatersrand (2008)Dr BL Bernstein Award for most academically adept Graduate (2008)KPMG Aiken Award for most distinguished Bachelor of Commerce Graduate (2008)Subject Awards: Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Auditing (2008)Deans List (2007 - 2009)Golden Key (2006 - 2009)

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2009 - 2009
      Higher Diploma in Accountancy Finance, General

      Chartered Accountants Prize for most distinguished H Dip Acc GraduateKPMG Prize for Highest Performing GraduateSubject Prizes: Financial Management, Taxation, Financial Accounting, Auditing

  • Experience

    • Investec

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
      CA Programme

      Selected as one of 17 graduates in the 2010 Investec CA Programme. The Programme offered a unique experience of financial services by providing numerous six month "rotations" across a number of business units and functions within the Investec Group, including an international secondment. The programme is designed to offer participants valuable financial management experience whilst qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.Experienced obtained:Corporate Finance (6 months)Principal Investments - Private Equity (6 months)Credit Risk (6 months)Financial Control (6 months)Compliance (6 months) - London, United KingdomInternal Audit (6 months)Skills obtained:Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisBusiness and Industry AnalysisValuationRisk ManagementTransaction SupportFinancial Accounting Show less

    • Investec Private Equity

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      Private Equity Transactor

      The Investec Private Equity division invest directly into private growth companies or work as a specialist team to buy out public companies.Looking primarily at companies with an enterprise value from R150 million and upward, we help build sustainable businesses through a Buy, Build and Grow strategic approach. Investec Private Equity assists with the funding of new technologies and capital expenditure programmes, the expansion of working capital, and as a team seek to grow companies both through organic means and through synergistic acquisitions.We do not facilitate start-up companies and operate as on balance sheet investors (not as a Private Equity Fund).Insightful investing, strategic participation and long-term partnerships are our tools in delivering superior returns. Show less

    • Cerebos Limited

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
      Non-executive Director

    • Autocast South Africa

      Apr 2014 - Oct 2017
      Non-executive Director

    • Vox Telecom

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Non-executive Director

    • IEP Group Proprietary Limited

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
      Transactor

      IEP Group is a South African investment holding company with controlling and scalable strategic interests in a number of select investment platforms. IEP Group was established in January 2016 - it acquired Investec Bank Limited's private equity portfolio and raised new equity capital for further investments.

    • FFS Refiners

      Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
      Alternate Director

    • UW Ventures

      Jul 2017 - now
      Co-Founder

      UW Ventures is a multi-stage investor that provides growth and replacement capital across the equity-cycle. Its activities span from high-growth venture to mid-market private equity. With roots in South Africa, UW Ventures has since expanded to have interests across four continents.

    • Chemetrix (Pty) Ltd

      Sept 2019 - now
      Non Executive Director

    • Openstock

      Jun 2022 - now
      Advisor

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Harry Apostoleris
      Qualifying Examination II (Financial Management) - 1st Place SAICA 2011
    • Awarded to Harry Apostoleris
      Qualifying Examination I - 7th Place SAICA 2010
    • Awarded to Harry Apostoleris
      Chartered Accountants Prize for most distinguished H Dip Acc Graduate University of Witwatersrand 2009
    • Awarded to Harry Apostoleris
      Chancellor's Medal for most distinguished Human Sciences Graduate University of Witwatersrand 2008
    • Awarded to Harry Apostoleris
      KPMG Aiken Award for most distinguished Bachelor of Commerce Graduate University of Witwatersrand 2008