Heading the post-investment function at IDF Capital, Phathela has an MBA from Milpark Business School and ESG strategy training from Oxford. She oversees a portfolio of over 50 transactions across 8 funds, with an active book of over R130 million, driving financial performance, operational optimisation, and strategic divestments. Phathela is also a Board Observer and member of subcommittees such as Audit & Risk, which enhances governance in portfolio companies. Her current role sees her support SME growth, funding solutions, and sustainable value creation.