South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake rebounds above $1 billion
South African tech billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo holding tops $1 billion after a stock surge and robust earnings.
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Zak Calisto joins African billionaire ranks after Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
His controlling stake in Karooooo has surpassed the $1 billion mark, a milestone first reported by Billionaires.Africa.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo reports $250 million in 2025 revenue
Karooooo’s FY 2025 revenue hit $249.87 million, driven by subscription growth and global expansion, reaffirming its role as a leader in mobility solutions.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake gains $71.5 million in 15 days
Calisto’s 64.81% stake in Karooooo—about 20 million shares—has gained $71.5 million in market value over the past two weeks.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto’s stake in Karooooo drops $87.9 million
The drop comes in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs, which have rattled investors and pushed the mobility Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company’s stock lower.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto takes $180 million hit on Karooooo stake
The $809.2 million decline comes after a brief surge between Jan. 27 and Feb. 6, when his holdings gained $71 million before the downturn wiped out those gains.
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It expects minimal impact on earnings and cash flow, as Mozambique contributes a small share of profits across 25 countries.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto sees $71 million boost from Karooooo shares
This gain comes after a late-January decline that had reduced his stake to $874 million.
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The latest increase extends the market value of his stake to nearly $950 million.