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The Team

One team. One purpose.

We operate as a singular unit — scientists, operators, and dealmakers working within the same mandate. There is no separation between the people who win the work and the people who deliver it.

Niall Naidoo

Niall Naidoo

Chief Executive Officer

Francois Oosthuizen

Francois Oosthuizen

Chief Operating Officer

Earl Chetty

Earl Chetty

Chief Financial Officer

Carlton Ndhlovu

Carlton Ndhlovu

Chief Technical Officer

Musa Mvuna

Musa Mvuna

Senior Associate

Mbulelo Ngema

Mbulelo Ngema

Senior Associate

Kyle Hagemann

Kyle Hagemann

Senior Associate

Nathan Nagoor

Nathan Nagoor

Senior Associate

Mohau Moabi

Mohau Moabi

Associate

Our Building Blocks

The foundations we build on.

These are not aspirational statements. They are the standards we hold ourselves to every day — in the work we take on, the way we engage, and the outcomes we deliver.

Pursue the Frontier.

We take on the problems others cannot or will not solve. Whether it is deep-tech R&D, a complex transaction, or a struggling business — we go where the challenge is hardest and the opportunity is greatest.

Earn Trust. Every Engagement.

Trust is not given — it is built through rigour, honesty, and consistent delivery. We say what we mean, do what we say, and hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we set for others.

Stay Curious. Build Different.

The best solutions come from asking better questions. We bring scientific curiosity and creative thinking to everything we do — because conventional approaches produce conventional results.

One Team. One Purpose.

We operate as a singular unit with a singular mission. There are no silos, no internal politics, and no separation between those who win work and those who deliver it. What we build, we build together.

The Work Is Our Reputation.

Behind every mandate is a founder who has bet everything, a team that depends on the outcome, and a community that will feel the result. We carry that weight deliberately — because the people counting on us deserve nothing less than our full commitment.

Joining the Firm

We don't recruit. You find a way in.

There is no open application process at Rorschach. Every person on this team found their own way in — by demonstrating real value on a live portfolio company. That is the bar. If you can clear it, we will notice.

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Talent Portability

We look for people who have demonstrated the ability to move their talent across contexts — from school to university, university to professional life, one discipline to another. If your capability only works in one setting, it is not the kind we need.

02

Adaptability

The work here does not fit neatly into a job description. We value people who combine technical training with real-world experience — who have been tested by life, not just by coursework, and who know how to find a path when the map runs out.

03

Authentic Cohesion

This is a singular team built around a singular purpose. We are not looking for people who can fit in — we are looking for people who genuinely belong here. That means shared values, real commitment, and the kind of trust that only comes from people who actually care about each other and the mission.

04

Resilience

The work is hard. Mandates fail, deals fall apart, and problems resist easy solutions. We need people who do not break under pressure — who absorb setbacks and come back sharper. Resilience is not a nice-to-have. It is the foundation everything else is built on.

05

Creativity

Resilience and creativity together are what make this firm. We are drawn to people who think in non-linear ways — who can hold ambiguity, find unexpected angles, and build something from nothing. The creative chaos is not a side effect of how we work. It is the engine.

If you believe you belong here, the path is straightforward: find one of our portfolio companies, identify a real problem, and solve it. That is the application. That is the interview. That is the job.

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