VC Firms in South Africa

4Di Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on technology investments in sub-Saharan Africa. They provide funding and partnership to help African entrepreneurs build companies for regional and global markets. Their investment philosophy centers on working with founders to scale startups.

Activant is a research-driven global investment firm that partners with high-growth companies transforming commerce. They focus on partnering with founders who have overcome initial challenges and are ready for significant growth. Activant is fully committed to its limited portfolio of companies, investing during their most critical growth phases.

Enygma Ventures is a purpose-driven investment fund focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. They provide funding and support for scalable businesses with a proven revenue model and a clear social impact. Their investment strategy includes equity, debt, and revenue-sharing agreements.

Five35 Ventures is committed to unlocking capital and growth opportunities for female-focused early-stage African technology startups.

Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world's leading companies.

Future Africa is a platform that provides capital, coaching and community for mission driven innovators.

Halls Investments holds long-term equity stakes in IT, financial services, and pharmaceutical businesses.

Innovus is the university industry interaction and innovation company of Stellenbosch University.

Kalon Venture Partners is a disruptive technology VC firm focusing on growth capital investments in post-revenue African tech startups. They aim for smart returns by creating both financial and non-financial value, assisting portfolio companies to scale globally.

Metavest Capital is a blockchain VC firm, focused on Metaverse and NFT gaming projects.

Naspers is a global consumer internet group and technology investors that helps people and enrich communities.

Quona Capital invests in fintech innovators that are advancing inclusion in emerging markets. Through our investments, Quona aims to deliver outstanding financial returns while making a lasting and positive impact on the world.

Sabvest is a finance company that offers investment in equity, bonds, debt instruments, and other fee-related earning activities.

Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund specializing in US$50,000-US$1,000,000 investments in early stage high growth technology startups in sub-Saharan Africa. The fund combines capital with mentor networks and local technical assistance to bridge the early stage investment gap in Africa. They aim to support startups scaling across Africa and connecting to the global market.

The Raba Partnership is a long-term investment partnership focused on building category-defining African software and internet companies. They partner with founders early on, providing capital, network, and expertise to help build companies that generate outsized returns and solve real-world problems. Their investment philosophy centers around unconventional theses, rigorous processes, and a long-term investment horizon.