UMBONO is becoming IGNISION

We are changing our name but our vision and energy remain the same.

Please ask your IT administrator to add ignision.com to your organization’s safe senders list.

Umbono is a specialized investment group focused on private equity and venture capital investment in niche sectors - life sciences, decarbonization and natural resources

“Umbono” means “vision or imagination” in the Zulu language and was founded in 1998 by Rob Gerhard and his partners in South Africa. Umbono has successfully invested in energy, natural resources, life sciences and healthcare ventures across the globe, growing to a 150+ strong team, mainly located in the United States