Top 15 Consumer VC (Venture Capital) Funds in South Africa in November 2024
A list of 15 VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Consumer startups based in South africa. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Consumer companies from South africa. We update this investor list every month.Top 15 Consumer VC (Venture Capital) Funds in South Africa in November 2024
Investor | Consumer South Africa investments |
---|---|
4Di Capital | 3 |
Vumela Fund | 2 |
Microsoft | 1 |
Bantam Group | 1 |
AgFunder | 1 |
Next Chymia Consulting | 1 |
Accion Venture Lab | 1 |
J.P. Morgan Asset Management | 1 |
AngelHub Ventures | 1 |
Kepple Africa Ventures | 1 |
Untapped Global | 1 |
Capaci.Tech | 1 |
Knife Capital | 1 |
E4EAfrica | 1 |
Lireas Holdings | 1 |
4Di Capital is an independent seed- and early-stage technology venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa.Nurture capital is the term that best describes 4Di Capitalâ€:tm:s purpose and philosophy.We understand that in the early days of any business, support, mentoring and access to networks is just as important as seed capital.Using tried and tested international venture capital best practices, adapted for local use, we believe in entrepreneur-friendly finance without frills, and in working as a team with our investments to achieve their true potential.4Di Capital Early-Stage Technology Fund 1 targets startup investment opportunities with high growth potential at the seed- and early-stages in the mobile, enterprise software and web sectors.We look for founder teams with hungry passion, commitment, domain expertise and deep insights into the large market problems they wish to solve with their technology solutions.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Financial Services, Mobile
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- South Africa, United States, Uganda
Portfolio highlights
- Maxe AI — AI investment Assistant for all investors. AI Portfolios tracker of stocks bonds exchanges futures. all in one to track mutual funds.
- Sendmarc — Stop cyber criminals from sending emails using your domain and protect your customers, suppliers and employees from cyber attacks with DMARC Security.
- Leta — Leta Technology is a software development company that creates supply chain and logistics software to enable the efficient and automated movement of goods.
Vumela was established in 2009 by FNB Business Banking and Edge Growth. The objective was to create an innovative model for the development of a sustainable and a financially and operationally independent investment business which invests in high growth small, medium and micro size enterprises with good economic and impact returns.Vumela wascapitalised in 2010. Within the first four years, we’d invested R90 million into eight high growth SMEs, and created a total of 400 jobs. They launched their second fund in 2015, after a further investment of R100 million from FirstRand and R127 million from the Jobs Fund. Within the first year of launching this second fund, we’ve committed R43 million to five investments that are expected to create over 1800 new jobs.The first fund of its kind in South Africa, Vumela’s main goals are to invest in and develop entrepreneurial companies in order to help alleviate poverty in South Africa by creating jobs, and to generate a return for its beneficiaries: the Shalamuka Foundation and the FirstRand Group.
Show more
Investment focus
- Education, Software, Primary Education
- Funding Round, Seed, Debt Financing
- South Africa, Brazil
Portfolio highlights
- Rentoza — We champion giving you access, affordability and flexibility to explore tech on your own terms
- Kombo King — Kombo King Ventless Fryer Tech removes the need for plumes of steam & the constant eye of an inconsistent employee to Revolutionize & solve the frying industry!
- Kusini Water — Kusini Water builds water treatment systems from nanotechnology and macadamia nut shells.
Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. Thecompany’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C other segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores.Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments licenses server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial other segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services.The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online. Microsoft Corporation was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1974. It is based in Redmond, Washington.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Internet
- Grant, Funding Round, Seed
- United States, United Kingdom, India
Portfolio highlights
- AdMob — Earn more from your mobile apps using in-app ads to generate revenue, gain actionable insights, and grow your app with easy-to-use tools.
- Efhtight — Secret to way company of Efhtight
- Inflection AI — We are an AI studio creating a personal AI for everyone.
They are passionate about seeing their portfolio companies become successful.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- United States, Canada, Israel
Portfolio highlights
- AI Lean — Simplify your lien compliance with the only fully automated solution.
- Aikium Inc. — Protein therapeutics
- Groma — We blend traditional real estate investment, development and management with innovative technology to better serve our tenants, investors and communities.
AgFunder invests in impactful companies that can positively transform the world's food system. Founded in 2013, AgFunder manages a portfolio of over 50 companies across four funds from offices in Silicon Valley and Singapore. Through its media platform AFN, it has built a global ecosystem of over 90,000 subscribers.
Show more
Investment focus
- Agriculture, AgTech, Food and Beverage
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- United States, United Kingdom, India
Portfolio highlights
- OlsAro — OlsAro produces salt-tolerant crops.
- Varaha — Varaha generates carbon credits through its tech solutions.
- Umaro Foods — Umaro Foods specializes in developing a plant-based protein source from ocean-farmed seaweed.
Create new business models with multidisciplinary blockchain professionals. Next Chymia Consulting has an international network of Blockchain technology and financial services. We are a group which make use of international networks and provide consulting services worldwide.
Show more
Investment focus
- FinTech, Software, Blockchain
- Seed, Funding Round
- Kenya, Ghana, Romania
Portfolio highlights
- Qwili — Qwili makes smartphones with a voice-guided, local language onboarding experience for new users.
- IPOR Labs — Enter the Credit Hub of DeFi. Lend and borrow at the best defi rates and earn a competitive yield on your crypto, fixed with on-chain interest rate derivatives.
- Zuvy Technologies — Zuvy is a free invoice management software that enables your business to get cash today for unpaid invoices. Get started sending invoices via WhatsApp
Accion Venture Lab is a leading early-stage investor in inclusive fintech, providing seed-first capital and strategic support to innovative startups that are meeting the financial needs of underserved people globally. Our global portfolio and local approach enable us to spot and respond to global trends faster, sharing learnings across geographies. Accion Venture Lab is an investment strategy of Accion and is managed by Accion Impact Management.
Show more
Investment focus
- Financial Services, FinTech, Finance
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- India, United States, Mexico
Portfolio highlights
- Sukhiba — Sukhiba is a decentralized community-based commerce platform.
- Finfra — From application to decisioning to operations - FINFRA provides the necessary infrastructure and services for technology companies to embed financial services to their environment through a seamless integration.
- Agrim Wholesale — Agrim Wholesale is a b2b e-commerce market for manufacturers and retailers.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is a leading asset manager for individuals, advisors and institutions. Their investment professionals are located around the world, providing strategies that span the full spectrum of asset classes.As one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world, with assets under management of $1.7 trillion (as ofDecember 31, 2014), they provide global market insights and a range of investment capabilities that few other firms can match.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Financial Services, FinTech
- Series B, Funding Round, Private Equity
- United States, Canada, Hong Kong
Portfolio highlights
- Pathalys Pharma — Pathalys is a clinical biopharmaceutical company that develops therapeutics that improve late-stage chronic kidney disease.
- Arcadia — Arcadia unlocks access to global utility data. Our technology powers the next generation of climate solutions, giving anyone the tools to electrify and decarbonize.
- Enlaza Therapeutics — Enlaza Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company. It was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
Operating out of Stellenbosch in South Africa and backed by two family offices Angelhub Ventures's team is passionate about early stage investments in (South) Africa. Being entrepreneurial ourselves, we thoroughly understand the challenges and changes our founders face – which is why we back them in any way we can. Most importantly, we believein building great businesses and we are in it for the long haul.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Education
- Seed, Series A
- South Africa, Mexico, Colombia
Portfolio highlights
- Syscap — Syscap is a financial technology company that offers cutting-edge solutions to financial institutions to have a better administration and management of their funding sources. It connects the leaders of financial and real estate institutions with their funders. For institutions, the company ensures the optimization of their funding source managementprocesses, but also the strengthening of the relationship with their funders. To funders, Syscap guarantees the transparency and timely monitoring of its funds for the safety and growth of its resources.
- Godochurch — GoDoChurch is a cloud-based church administration software which is designed to assist Christian churches and ministries with managing members, Sunday services, events, communications, and more. The system is made up of a base package, covering messaging, news, ministries, lists, church roles, services, events, and growth paths, with additionalmodules for managing follow-ups, groups, and Kids church.
- Velocity — Velocity is a micro fulfillment dark store that delivers through digital channels.
Kepple Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm.
Show more
Investment focus
- Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round
- Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt
Portfolio highlights
- Chari — Chari is an e-commerce and fintech app for traditional retailers in French-Speaking Africa allowing them to order any consumer goods they sell and get delivered for free in less than 24 hours. Chari is also a financial services provider for these retailers, offering them microloans
- Intmax — INTMAX has developed significant innovations in ZK implementation making it a unique Layer2 rollup network that offers low cost, security, tunable privacy, and above all, scalability.
- Carry1st — Carry1st develops and publishes enriching mobile games and content apps for African consumers.
Untapped connects global investors, and foreign capital to opportunities in emerging markets. Delivering competitive returns, and measurable impact for global investors.
Show more
Investment focus
- FinTech, Consumer Goods, Financial Services
- Seed
- South Africa, Kenya
Portfolio highlights
- Qwili — Qwili makes smartphones with a voice-guided, local language onboarding experience for new users.
- Elimutab — At Elimutab we have safe and secure educational gadgets made for learners and schools. Including; Tablets, Chromebooks, Laptops, Projectors & Interactive smartboards.
- Momint — Momint is the Web3 investment platform of the future. The safest and easiest to use NFT marketplace in the world. Discover the real-world potential of NFTs.
CapaciTech operates as a South African holding company that consists of an advisory business and special purposes vehicles that house shareholdings in various entrepreneurial ventures.
Show more
Investment focus
- SMS, Apps, SaaS
- Seed
- South Africa, United States
Portfolio highlights
- Mobiz — Supercharge your SMS marketing with dynamic, high-converting landing pages sent directly into the hands of your customers.
- HomeFarm — Homefarm provides smart, indoor gardens to homes and businesses. It is a group of modern farmers, designers, engineers, and researchers. It breaks new ground and innovates in the agricultural technology space.
- Right Now Response — Your go-to for expert breakdown assistance. Our dedicated team ensures you're back on the road swiftly and safely. Contact us for reliable support today!
/*! elementor - v3.9.1 - 14-12-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Funding Round, Series A, Seed
- South Africa, United States, Sweden
Portfolio highlights
- Octiv — Turbocharge your fitness business, grow your community and build your brand with Octiv's leading Gym Management Software.
- Outsized — Independent talent for enterprise clients and consulting firms in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Simera Sense — Simera Sense develops camera control electronics for optical payload and Cubesat imager solutions.
E4E (“Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs”) specializes in supporting early stage ventures in South Africa from very early stage (pre-series A) to scale up.E4E focus on smart entrepreneurs and business ideas that are great businesses and make a significant contribution to a better (South) Africa.
Show more
Investment focus
- Logistics, Internet, Supply Chain Management
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- South Africa, France, The Netherlands
Portfolio highlights
- Pineapple — In short, Pineapple see the traditional insurance model, user journey and products as lacking and set out to remedy these by doing the following: 1) Changing the business model to align incentives, show people how premiums are used and award members leftover premium back 2) Making insuring as easy as snapping a picture where AI does the rest andcover is issued in under 60 seconds 3) Allowing per-item insurance and new product innovation to address cover not currently offered or accessible to manyPineapple launched in South Africa in 2018 with their "My Stuff" per-item insurance and have since launched their auto offering "My Ride". They have also partnered with Travelers in the US and have white-labeled their platform in the US.
- TUNL — TUNL | Unlocking Exports
- Hohm Energy — We make the process of going solar simple. Generate your free, custom solar proposal and get matched with an accredited solar provider in under 5 mins.
Lireas Holdings is an investment company with a specific focus on insurance and insurance technology investments.
Lireas Holdings focuses on investing in start-ups and existing businesses requiring growth funding or new partners.
Lireas Holdings was founded in 1988 and was headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Show more
Investment focus
- FinTech, InsurTech, Security
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- South Africa, United States
Portfolio highlights
- LifeQ — We empower everyone to delay aging, optimize your health, harness more energy, reduce the probability of disease, and understand why and how your body is changing, right now! It is in your power to be your biologically younger self.
- Pineapple — In short, Pineapple see the traditional insurance model, user journey and products as lacking and set out to remedy these by doing the following: 1) Changing the business model to align incentives, show people how premiums are used and award members leftover premium back 2) Making insuring as easy as snapping a picture where AI does the rest andcover is issued in under 60 seconds 3) Allowing per-item insurance and new product innovation to address cover not currently offered or accessible to manyPineapple launched in South Africa in 2018 with their "My Stuff" per-item insurance and have since launched their auto offering "My Ride". They have also partnered with Travelers in the US and have white-labeled their platform in the US.
- Investsure — InvestSure is a technology company that uses its software to enable partner investment platforms to sell its unique Investment Indemnity (insurance) product to their clients. InvestSure provides a full set of APIs that trading platform developers can use to integrate the Investure Investment Indemnity product seamlessly and easily into theirwebsites and mobile applications. Once InvestSure technology is added to a trading platform, it enables users to buy insurance on their shares with a single click. The full process from buying to insurance to settling claims is fully automated.The Investment Indemnity product itself is a unique innovation; it is designed to protect to protect shareholders against any losses in share value caused by actual or perceived fraud committed by management. This enables investors to secure their investments. The cost of the product is low enough to not significantly reduce returns of investors where no insurance event occurs, but to provide significant downside protection where an insured event does occur.
Investors by industry
Health Care
Google
Gaming
Climate
Energy
Community
Marketplace
Hardware
Biotech
Consumer
Proptech
Artificial intelligence
FinTech
Impact
EdTech
Sustainability
Venture Capital
Fashion
Big Data
Finance
Web3
B2B
Beauty
Retail
Education
Clean Energy
Oil and Gas
Food and Beverage
Real Estate
Video Games
Payments
Infrastructure
Photography
Financial Services
Organic Food
Publishing
Social Media
Social Network
Wellness
Enterprise Software
Medical
Android
Digital Media
Music
Legal
Franchise
Local
Internet
Construction
Sports
eSports
Manufacturing
Email
Mobile
Art
Hospitality
Biotechnology
Travel
Fitness
Recruiting
Platforms
Cannabis
Mobile Advertising
Medical Device
Automotive
Wine And Spirits
Crowdfunding
Social
CleanTech
Mobile Apps
Transportation
InsurTech
Enterprise
LGBT
Theatre
Film
Life Science
Non Profit
Renewable Energy
SaaS
Sporting Goods
Restaurants
Social Impact
Software
Celebrity
Cryptocurrency
Agriculture (agtech)
Media (entertainment)
Facebook
Blockchain
Investors by country
Germany
United Kingdom
India
Canada
South Korea
Australia
Ireland
New Zealand
United States
Africa
Vietnam
Saudi Arabia
Japan
South Africa
Europe
Oceania
LATAM
Indonesia
Middle East
Asia
Sri Lanka
China
Singapore
Brazil
Armenia
Qatar
Spain
Chile
Belgium
France
Belarus
Egypt
Ghana
Croatia
Ethiopia
Costa Rica
Gibraltar
Kenya
Lithuania
Greece
Liechtenstein
Finland
Panama
Belize
Myanmar
Denmark
Lebanon
Cayman Islands
Hong Kong
Barbados
Mexico
Bahrain
Hungary
Philippines
Mali
Norway
Georgia
Bermuda
Czech Republic
Malta
Israel
Italy
Ecuador
Bulgaria
Kazakhstan
Cambodia
Peru
Algeria
Estonia
Kuwait
Malaysia
Faroe Islands
Slovenia
Nicaragua
Thailand
Liberia
Uzbekistan
Mauritius
Serbia
Morocco
Zimbabwe
Sierra Leone
Zambia
Jersey
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Taiwan
Togo
Iraq
Portugal
Bahamas
Azerbaijan
Turkey
Nigeria
Iceland
Seychelles
San Marino
Namibia
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Rwanda
Uruguay
Honduras
Bolivia
Isle of Man
Ukraine
Luxembourg
Sweden
Pakistan
Senegal
Albania
Tanzania
Tunisia
Russian Federation
El Salvador
Poland
Argentina
Jordan
Bangladesh
Puerto Rico
Grenada
Romania
Tajikistan
Colombia
Oman
Cyprus
Latvia
Cameroon
Austria
Switzerland
Guatemala
Marshall Islands
VC (Venture Capital) Funds in South Africa by industry
Financial Services
Big Data
Finance
Cryptocurrency
Payments
Food and Beverage
B2B
Medical
Travel
Medical Device
Internet
Manufacturing
Mobile
Blockchain
Software
Automotive
InsurTech
FinTech
Biotechnology
Consumer
Health Care
Biotech
Climate
EdTech
Sustainability
Proptech
SaaS
Marketplace
Community
Hardware
Gaming
Retail
Education
Renewable Energy
Wellness
Email
Sports
Real Estate
Enterprise
Web3
Impact
Crowdfunding
Mobile Apps
Agriculture (agtech)
Media (entertainment)
Fitness
Energy
Artificial intelligence
Transportation