# Top 50 Financial Services Startup Investors in South Africa in June 2026 ## CRE Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software Founded in 2015, CRE Venture Capital invests in early stage tech companies that are levered to Africa. CRE is headquartered in the New York metro area, with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. ## UW Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Payments, Insurance UW is a multi-stage investor that provides growth and replacement capital across the equity-cycle. Its activities span from high-growth venture to mid-market private equity opportunities. ## Launch Africa - Type: VC Fund - Location: Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology Launch Africa is a leading Pan-African VC fund solving the significant funding gap in the Seed and pre-Series A investment landscape in Africa ## 4Di Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Financial Services, Mobile 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. ## Allan Gray - Type: VC Fund - Location: Alfred, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series C - Focus: FinTech, Payments, Mobile Payments Allan Gray is Africa's largest privately owned investment management company focused on generating long-term wealth for investors.. ## Naspers Foundry - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Financial Services, Farming, Software Naspers Foundry is a global internet group and invests in technology-based companies. The company believes in the power of local backed by global scale and they look for opportunities to address big societal needs in markets where they see the greatest growth potential. ## Maven 11 Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services Maven 11 is a global blockchain and digital asset investment firm. The teams we partner with are on a rigorous quest to solve most exciting problems and make the necessary shift towards decentralised tomorrow. ## Raba Partnership - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance The Raba Partnership, Raba Capital, Raba ## Ragnar Sass - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Software, SaaS Ragnar Sass is the Co-Founder of Darkstar Camp. He previously worked at LIFT99 as a Founder and CEO. Ragnar Sass attended Estonian Business School. ## Quona Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance Quona Capital invests in fintech innovators that are advancing financial inclusion around the globe. Through our investments, Quona aims to deliver outstanding financial returns while making a lasting and positive impact on the world. ## Goodwell Investments - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking Goodwell Investments is a pioneering investment firm focused on financial inclusion, fintech and inclusive growth in sectors providing ## Martin Villig - Type: Angel - Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Education Martin is co-founder of Bolt.eu, Estonian Founders Society, Garage48.org, Good Deed Education Foundation and kood/Jõhvi coding school. Read more from http://martinvillig.com ## Merrill Lynch - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Internet Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has the financial advisors and expertise to help you achieve your goals at any stage of your life or career. ## Change Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps We are a seed stage venture capital fund based in the Baltic states, backing ambitious Baltic founders anywhere in the world. ## Future Africa - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology Future Africa is a collective of mission-driven founders and funders building unicorns to solve Africa’s biggest challenges. They are build a future where purpose and prosperity are within everyone’s reach. ## 1kx - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software 1kx is an early-stage investment firm focused on ecosystem growth. ## Flourish Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Redwood City, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Finance We are an early-stage global venture capital firm investing in fintech founders. ## Markus Villig - Type: Angel - Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Information Technology, FinTech Markus Villig is founder and CEO of Taxify. He attended University of Tartu. ## 4DX Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Logistics 4DX Ventures is a Pan-Africa Focused Venture Capital Firm. Our mission is to connect people, ideas, and capital to create a vibrant African community. ## 54 Collective - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, FinTech Building and scaling African tech startups with catalytic capital, value-add support and our global network. ## Firstminute Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence firstminute is a seed fund backed by over 130 unicorn founders and a world-class community. ## Oui Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Belmont, Massachusetts, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Transportation, Financial Services, Information Technology Oui Capital is an Africa-focused VC firm backing tech-enabled businesses at the pre-seed & seed stage. ## Yossi Hasson - Type: Angel - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, Blockchain, Payments Yossi Hasson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Metaversal and a Venture Partner at 2048 Ventures. He is also a Non-Executive Director of WeThinkCode_. Prior to that, he was the Managing Director of Techstars. He attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria. ## Scalar Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency Crypto investment firm. Austin, TX. ## Phillip Sebole Masango - Type: Angel - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Private Equity - Focus: Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Phillip Sebole Masango, is a South African C-Siute Executive and Venture Capitalist, a visionary who seamlessly navigates the intersections of Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Design, Web, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, Digital Strategy, Creativity, and Innovation. With aproven track record of assuming CEO, CTO, and other top executive roles, he brings a rare fusion of technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic foresight to every venture he leads. Phillip doesn’t just build companies—he drives innovation, scales businesses, and redefines industries.A Mission Rooted in Empowerment and Progress: With extensive experience in the Startup Ecosystem, Technology Industry, Creative Industry, Digital Innovation, Management Consulting, and Venture Capital, Phillip thrives in environments where innovation flourishes. His mission is to empower individuals, startups, businesses, and organizations by delivering cutting-edge technology and digital solutions that drive exponential growth. However, his work extends beyond personal ambition—it is a devotion to serving humanity. Phillip is committed to creating a world where technology democratizes and decentralizes industries, enabling individuals and businesses to innovate, lead, and thrive. He envisions a future where technology not only liberates but also elevates and inspires—enabling companies to reach new heights and igniting a wave of global prosperity.A Legacy of Meaningful Success: For Phillip, success is not defined by accolades or financial gain—it is measured by the profound impact he creates. He refuses to chase success in pursuits that lack meaning, believing that true success comes from doing what one loves—better than anyone else—driven by passion, joy, and self-mastery. His approach to business and innovation is holistic, tackling challenges from multiple angles to fuel transformative change. He thrives in collaborative environments where boundaries are pushed, industries are reshaped, and new possibilities emerge.Yet beyond business, Phillip understands that life is a journey of emotions and meaning. He embraces every experience—both triumphs and challenges—as stepping stones toward a greater purpose. With unwavering dedication and a heart set on impact, he continues to push forward, leaving a legacy that will resonate for generations to come. ## Sound Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm. The company seeks to invest in the technology sector. ## Musha Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech Seed capital for technology startups globally. ## HAVAÍC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, FinTech HAVAÍC is an investment and advisory firm that specialises in early-stage, high-growth African businesses with proven concepts and global prospects, offering investment opportunities to sophisticated investors and international venture capital companies with an interest in Africa. As a complementary offering, HAVAÍC provides corporate advisory andcapital raising services to emerging, internationally scalable businesses. ## Lireas Holdings - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: FinTech, InsurTech, Security Lireas is a leading investment company with a specific focus on insurance and insurance technology investments. We have a track record of over 35 years investing in start-ups and existing businesses requiring growth funding or new partners. We invest in people and not just elaborate business plans a ## Imvelo Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sandown, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed - Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services Imvelo Ventures is a venture capital and growth equity firm in South Africa managed by Capitec Bank. ## Kleiner Perkins - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care Kleiner Perkins is an American venture capital firm headquartered on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park in Silicon Valley. ## Kalon Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Apps, Internet, Software A growing number of South Africans are investing in venture capital companies that operate under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act. Contact us now. ## TLcom Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Mobile, Information Technology TLcom Capital, is an Africa focused tech VC, with offices in Lagos, Nairobi and London. TLcom had been investing since 1999 in Tech, Media, Mobil and Internet companies across Europe, US and Africa, which is the exclusive focus of its most recent TLcom TIDE Africa funds. TLcom manages total commitments of approximately 300 million USD in thesesectors via a series of dedicated investment vehicles. Our investment strategy is to identify, back and assist world class entrepreneurs and management teams with disruptive technologies and business models, compelling intellectual property and deep market knowledge. We primarily target companies focused on Africa as a prime market, in the following investment themes: Access to Data Service; Financial Services; eCommerce; B2C applications (including but not limited to: health, education, energy, media and entertainment); and Software solutions to corporates and SMEs. ## PayPal Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Jose, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software PayPal Ventures is PayPal's venture capital arm, investing in PayPal's strategic interest fields for return.Leveraging PayPal Venture's expertise and experience, PayPal – and the companies in which it invests – are helping to bring innovative solutions to market more quickly, scale them faster, and build a global financial systemthat is more transparent, personalized, inclusive, and customer-focused. PayPal Venture's investments reinforce its commitment to leading the financial technology industry and supporting entrepreneurship. ## Technology Innovation Agency - Type: VC Fund - Location: Pretoria, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Grant, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Health Care, Renewable Energy WELCOME TO TIA Innovating Tomorrow Together TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation. Who we are TIA Invitation for Call for Expression to Join External Expert Database ## Newtown Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Logistics, Health Care, Pharmaceutical Newtown Partners is a venture capital firm that actively invests in emerging, disruptive technology startups. ## DCG Expeditions - Type: VC Fund - Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Blockchain Luno Expeditions is a global early-stage investor supporting fintech & crypto founders on their journeys to build the next generation of financial services. ## Century Oak Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vaduz, Vaduz, Liechtenstein - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Retail, Software Century Oak Capital GmbH is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in Europe and Emerging Markets. ## Soma Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech Welcome to Soma Capital ## Boost VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Mateo, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Blockchain, Virtual Reality Boost VC: The Pre-Seed Fund Making Sci-FI a Reality. Investing in crypto, virtual reality, augmented reality, AI, Ocean Tech, Space Tech, human augmentation, exoskeletons and more. ## P1 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series B - Focus: Financial Services, Software, Payments P1 Ventures works as a venture capital firm. They specialize in early-stage industrial technology firms in Africa. ## Venture Capital Studio - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, Finance 36 Followers, 31 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Black Silver Capital (@blacksilvercapital) ## Wintermute - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services A leading algorithmic trading firm focused on building liquid and efficient markets in digital assets. ## First circle capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance First Circle Capital is a venture capital firm seeding the next fintech generation in Africa. ## Hollard Insurance - Type: VC Fund - Location: Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology Love your life without worrying about the risk. ## LoftyInc Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Carmel, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software LoftyInc Capital Management empowers Afropreneurs to build a prosperous and equitable future in Africa. We deliver value to both founders and investors......... ## Everywhere Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, FinTech Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed venture capital fund for founders, by founders. Click to read Everywhere VC, by Everywhere Ventures, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers. ## Realm Digital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Payments, Crowdfunding, Financial Services Realm Digital is a digital strategy and software development company in Cape Town. We specialise in digital solutions with a focus on custom development. ## Robby Hilkowitz - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Payments Robby Hilkowitz is an angel investor. ## AlphaCode Club - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Grant, Debt Financing - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance We are an African venture capital fund, for world-class African entrepreneurs run by seasoned African investors.