OmniRetail founder, Silverback Holdings invest in South African basketball team
Techpoint Africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma - Jun 10, 2025

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- Deepankar Rustagi co-invested in the Cape Town Tigers basketball team.
- Silverback Holdings partially exited its investment in OmniRetail, returning five times the initial investment.
- Silverback's ninth exit validates its long-term investment strategy.
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The strategic investments by Silverback Holdings and Rustagi in sports ventures reflect a growing trend among African entrepreneurs to diversify their portfolios and support local talent. This could lead to increased investment in the sports sector, fostering growth and innovation in the industry.
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