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Terence Lazard

Private Equity Venture Capitalist

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Terence Lazard’s Biography

Terence Lazard is a professional cricketer recognised for his success in business. He is known amongst his peers as one of the most accomplished professional sportsmen, having left his mark in business as much as in sport.
Terence formed family office KLT Holdings with CEO Brad Kark and Investec Bank. The private equity and venture capital firm has investments in fibre, fintech, AI / longevity and retail, while its property investments span residential, commercial and retail developments, as well as mining. KLT International and Terence’s private office invest across the US, Europe and the Middle East. Terence currently has investments in more than 30 businesses.

Most recently, his focus has shifted towards US public markets, private equity and venture capital investments. His investment thesis is based on backing people, including Elon Musk, Ben Nowak, Shaun Hurwitz, Brad Kark, Bryan Johnson, Warren Myers and George Rzepecki.

As a sportsman, Terence is passionate about partnering with leading professional athletes and helping them become successful private equity investors and... Terence Lazard is a professional cricketer recognised for his success in business. He is known amongst his peers as one of the most accomplished professional sportsmen, having left his mark in business as much as in sport.
Terence formed family office KLT Holdings with CEO Brad Kark and Investec Bank. The private equity and venture capital firm has investments in fibre, fintech, AI / longevity and retail, while its property investments span residential, commercial and retail developments, as well as mining. KLT International and Terence’s private office invest across the US, Europe and the Middle East. Terence currently has investments in more than 30 businesses.

Most recently, his focus has shifted towards US public markets, private equity and venture capital investments. His investment thesis is based on backing people, including Elon Musk, Ben Nowak, Shaun Hurwitz, Brad Kark, Bryan Johnson, Warren Myers and George Rzepecki.

As a sportsman, Terence is passionate about partnering with leading professional athletes and helping them become successful private equity investors and business partners. His business philosophy centres on building deep friendships that can scale exponentially.

Following his sporting career, he started numerous companies including treasury management business focused on foreign exchange, debt and shipping for South African multinationals.
Retail Mobile Credit Specialists was co-founded by Terence and partially sold to a major telecoms organisation, with a listed telco specialist acquiring the remainder.

He is a seed investor and was originally the largest shareholder in BetKing, one of the sports gaming companies focused on Africa and still sits on the board. Terence is also a significant investor in gaming, focusing on South East Asian markets.

As a professional cricket player, the highlight of his career was scoring 307 runs, which saw him break the South African record in first class cricket. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Terence Lazard’s Newsfeed

Moneyweb

MultiChoice acquires a further holding in BetKing

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Business Day

MultiChoice pays R4.4bn, taking BetKing stake to 49%

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Terence Lazard’s Background

BetKing

Seed Investor & Largest Shareholder

2018 - Present

Lagos, NG

BetKing is one of the five most viewed sports gaming companies in the world with offices in Lagos, Malta, Belgrade, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, London and Dubai. The platform was established in 2018 and has since become one of Africa’s fastest growing sports betting businesses.

KLT Holdings

Co-Founder

2012 - Present

KLT Holdings is a family office established by Terence and CEO, Brad Kark, together with a UK based high-net-worth entrepreneur and a distinctive international banking and wealth management group. The firm invests venture capital in cannabis, fibre, logistics & fintech, and their property investments include residential, commercial, rural, and retail as well as mining and KFC.

KLT International

Co-Founder

2012 - Present

London, UK

KLT International focuses on co-investments in property across Europe and the US as well as private equity investments in Europe.

Retail Mobile Credit Specialists

Co-Founder

2004 - Present

Johannesburg, ZA

Retail Mobile Credit Specialists was established in 2004 and offers retailers comprehensive IT and business solutions, including customer care, billing & profiling, IT integration, sales, and administration.

Cell Shack

Founder

2000 - Present

Cape Town, ZA

Cell Shack is a telecommunications business that offers the wholesale of contract and pre-paid airtime, mobile phones, and accessories as well as telecommunications support solutions. The business was acquired by Massmart, parent organisation to Walmart, in 2003.

Western Province Cricket

Batsman

1983 - 1995

Cape Town, ZA

Western Province is the cricket team that represents the Western Cape province in South Africa. The team has won the SuperSport series 18 times and it is a national first-class cricket team with its main venue being in Newlands, Cape Town.

Boland Cricket

Batsman

Paarl, ZA

Boland is a first-class cricket team that competes in the CSA Provincial Competitions and represents the Boland region of the Western Cape province in South Africa. The Boland Cricket Board selects the players and is responsible for managing and promoting the team.

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Other Business Interests

Ozow

Investor

Johannesburg, ZA

Ozow is a payment solution business founded in South Africa that was previously known as i-Pay. The platform offers automated instant EFT and bank to bank payment solutions.

Current Board Positions

BetKing

Chairman

London, UK

As Seed Investor and largest shareholder, Terence serves as Chairman of the board at BetKing.

Media

Bat on | Lazard and Seeff, a great partnership beyond the field.

Terence Lazard reflects on the mindset shifts, investment philosophy and relationship-driven approach that shaped his journey from professional sport to building a diverse global investment portfolio.

Dream. Play.Build. $100M+ | Terence Lazard's Post Cricket Masterplan

In this interview, Terence Lazard discusses the transition from professional sport into entrepreneurship, sharing insights into investment strategy, leadership and the value of long-term partnerships in business.

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Press Releases

MultiChoice acquires a further holding in BetKing

Jun 2021

Johannesburg, ZA

MultiChoice has increased its holding in BetKing to a non-controlling stake of 49%. In October 2020, MultiChoice acquired a 20% share as part of its strategy to expand its entertainment portfolio.

Terence Lazard’s Education

UCT | University of Cape Town

MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery