Capitec Bank’s Founders: The Brains Behind SA’s Largest Bank

Capitec Bank’s founders—Michiel Le Roux, Riaan Stassen, and Johannes Mouton—are the masterminds behind one of South Africa’s most remarkable success stories. In just over two decades, Capitec Bank has grown from a micro-lender to the largest retail bank in the country, boasting over 15 million active clients. But how did these three visionaries transform a […]

Founders of Capitec Bank: From Vision to Victory

Picture this: 180,000 new clients sign up for a bank every month. That’s not a typo—it’s Capitec Bank, South Africa’s largest retail bank, boasting over 15 million active users today. What began as a modest microlending outfit in 2001 has morphed into a financial juggernaut with a market cap exceeding R162 billion. The masterminds behind […]