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Top 50 Hardware Startup Investors in South Africa (July 2026)

The most active venture capital funds and angel investors investing in South Africa Hardware startups. This investor list is updated monthly from the Shizune investor database, ranked by number of investments in South Africa Hardware startup companies. Find investors to raise a Pre-Seed, Seed or Series A round with Shizune.
Investor Relevant Deals Geography Stage Focus Round Size
4Di Capital
VC Fund
5 South Africa, United States, Kenya Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed Software, Financial Services, Mobile $527k–$47M
Investec
VC Fund
4 United States, United Kingdom, South Africa Debt Financing, Series A Software, Financial Services, Energy $1.1M–$550M
AngelHub Ventures
VC Fund
4 South Africa, Mexico, Colombia Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed Software, Information Technology, Education $300k–$2.3M
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
VC Fund
3 South Africa, United States, Australia Series A, Debt Financing Mining, Leasing, Mineral $1.1M–$47M
Oui Capital
VC Fund
3 Nigeria, United States, Kenya Seed, Pre-Seed Transportation, Financial Services, Information Technology $40k–$4.9M
Compass Venture Capital
VC Fund
3 Mauritius, India, France Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed Financial Services, Information Technology, Big Data $30k–$2M
Future Africa
VC Fund
2 Nigeria, United States, Kenya Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology $100k–$20M
Venture Capital Studio
VC Fund
2 South Africa Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Information Technology, FinTech, Finance $262k–$10M
LoftyInc Capital
VC Fund
2 United States, Nigeria, Egypt Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Financial Services, FinTech, Software $100k–$37M
Kalon Venture Partners
VC Fund
2 South Africa, Luxembourg, United States Seed, Series A Artificial Intelligence, Apps, Internet $570k–$11M
Soma Capital
VC Fund
2 United States, India, Mexico Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech $400k–$35M
Knife Capital
VC Fund
2 South Africa, United States, Kenya Series A, Seed Software, Education, Manufacturing $2M–$30M
Kepple Africa Ventures
VC Fund
2 Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt Seed, Pre-Seed Financial Services, FinTech, Software $300k–$4.5M
Alumni Ventures
VC Fund
2 United States, United Kingdom, Canada Seed, Series A, Series B Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology $1.5M–$79M
Tahseen Consulting
VC Fund
2 India, Pakistan, Peru Seed, Angel, Series A Information Technology, E-Commerce, Transportation $150k–$2M
Grand Bay Investments
VC Fund
2 South Africa Seed, Series A Data Center, Information Technology
Technova
VC Fund
2 South Africa Seed, Series A Data Center, Information Technology
Hustle Fund
VC Fund
2 United States, Singapore, Canada Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Software, FinTech, Financial Services $100k–$25M
Flori Ventures
VC Fund
1 United States, United Kingdom, India Seed, Pre-Seed Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptocurrency
Moscow Venture Fund
VC Fund
1 South Africa Drones, Security, Drone Management
Paper Plane Ventures
VC Fund
1
Buffet Investments
VC Fund
1 South Africa, The Netherlands Seed Data Center, Information Technology
Lireas Holdings
VC Fund
1 South Africa, United States Seed, Series A, Series B FinTech, InsurTech, Security
Shoprite Holdings
VC Fund
1 South Africa Data Center, Information Technology
ENL
VC Fund
1 South Africa Data Center, Information Technology
Gewape Capital
VC Fund
1 South Africa Pre-Seed Consulting, Cloud Computing, Domain Registrar
Serra de Estrela Investments Ltd
VC Fund
1 South Africa Seed Drones
Atreyu
VC Fund
1 Germany, South Africa Seed Women's, Internet, Wellness
Walid Aradi
Angel
1 India, United States, Nigeria Seed, Angel, Series A Information Technology, Internet, Health Care $500k–$4M
Alitheia IDF
VC Fund
1 South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana Series A, Seed Logistics, E-Commerce, Retail
Voskhod Venture Capital
VC Fund
1 Russian Federation Seed Cooking, Robotics, Food Delivery
Microsoft for Startups
VC Fund
1 United States, India, Canada Seed, Pre-Seed Software, Information Technology, SaaS
Ashwin Ravichandran
Angel
1 Ghana, Nigeria, United States Non-Equity Assistance, Pre-Seed, Seed Education, Health Care, Information Technology $100k–$1.2M
Phillip Sebole Masango
Angel
1 South Africa Seed, Series A, Private Equity Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence $700k–$14M
Savannah Fund
VC Fund
1 Kenya, United States, South Africa Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed E-Commerce, FinTech, Software $25k–$8M
Next Chymia Consulting
VC Fund
1 Kenya, Ghana, Romania Seed FinTech, Software, Blockchain $580k–$2M
Microsoft
VC Fund
1 United States, United Kingdom, India Grant, Seed Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence $1k–$4M
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
VC Fund
1 United States, India, Canada Private Equity, Series B Financial Services, Software, FinTech $19M–$200M
Atlantica Ventures
VC Fund
1 Nigeria, South Africa, United States Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Software, FinTech, Internet $450k–$3.7M
Connectivity Ventures Fund
VC Fund
1 United States, South Africa Series A, Seed Software, SaaS, FinTech $1M–$56M
E4EAfrica
VC Fund
1 South Africa, The Netherlands, France Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Logistics, Internet, Supply Chain Management $1M–$7.5M
Fireball Capital
VC Fund
1 South Africa, United Kingdom Series A, Venture - Series Unknown Email, Energy, Delivery $5.7M–$40M
Endeavor South Africa
VC Fund
1 South Africa, United States Seed, Series A, Series B Internet, Payments, E-Commerce $4M–$48M
Accion Ventures
VC Fund
1 India, United States, Mexico Seed, Series A, Series B Financial Services, FinTech, Finance $500k–$30M
54 Collective
VC Fund
1 Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa Seed, Pre-Seed Health Care, Information Technology, FinTech $40k–$4M
Crossfin Technology
VC Fund
1 South Africa, Singapore, United States Seed, Series A Payments, FinTech, Financial Services
Allan Gray
VC Fund
1 South Africa, United States Seed, Series A, Series C FinTech, Payments, Mobile Payments $456k–$100M
Endeavor Catalyst
VC Fund
1 United States, Brazil, Mexico Series B, Series A, Series C Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce $5.5M–$200M
AgFunder
VC Fund
1 United States, United Kingdom, India Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed Agriculture, AgTech, Biotechnology $100k–$40M
Bantam Group
VC Fund
1 United States, Canada, Israel Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A Software, Internet, Health Care $120k–$20M
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4Di Capital
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 5 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Financial Services, Mobile
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: South Africa, United States, Kenya

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 41
  • Round size: Seed $527k–$7.3M; Pre-Seed $1.8M–$4M; Series A $2M–$47M
  • Lead/follow: 32% lead, 68% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • VALR — Buy and sell bitcoin, ethereum & more | Pay anyone for free with VALR Pay
  • 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.
  • CompariSure — Custom, built-for-purpose service and sales chatbot solutions for financial services providers.
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Investec
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 4 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Welcome to Investec. Find out more about us, our businesses, sponsorships and career opportunities.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Financial Services, Energy
  • Stage:Debt Financing, Series A
  • Geography: United States, United Kingdom, South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 88
  • Round size: Series A $1.1M–$17M; Debt Financing $72M–$550M
  • Lead/follow: 56% lead, 44% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Splend — Change the way you own your rideshare vehicle for good with Splend. All-Inclusive vehicle packages for your Uber journey, in one easy weekly payment.
  • Openpay — Openpay is a cutting-edge in-store, in-home and online payments solution that features a buy now and pay later service, interest-free. Openpay allows customers to make in-store and online purchases, and effectively split the payment for these purchases into multiple repayments over time. The company generates revenue from fees charged to merchantsand customers in exchange for the use of its payments platform.Openpay is available across Australia and New Zealand in many industries including retail, medical, automotive, home improvement, and more.
  • Master Plastics — Discover innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for protecting and preserving agricultural and food products from farm to table with Master Plastics.
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AngelHub Ventures
VC Fund · Stellenbosch, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 4 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Education
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: South Africa, Mexico, Colombia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 14
  • Round size: Seed $2M–$2.3M; Series A $300k–$1.7M
  • Lead/follow: 71% lead, 29% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2014

Portfolio highlights

  • Motai
  • 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.
  • Velocity — Velocity is a micro fulfillment dark store that delivers through digital channels.
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Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
VC Fund · Sandown, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 3 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking is offers corporate and investment banking and global-market services to diverse clients.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Mining, Leasing, Mineral
  • Stage:Series A, Debt Financing
  • Geography: South Africa, United States, Australia

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 9
  • Round size: Series A $1.1M–$47M
  • Lead/follow: 67% lead, 33% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • West Wits Mining — WWI is embarking on a strategic transformation to be the only ASX-listed gold producer with operations in the Witwatersrand Basin and Pilbara (Mt Cecelia & Tambina). West Wits was originally formed to explore, evaluate and extract gold and uranium from project areas located on the Central Rand Goldfield of South Africa’s Witwatersrand Basin.
  • Master Plastics — Discover innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for protecting and preserving agricultural and food products from farm to table with Master Plastics.
  • Aircraft Engine Lease Finance — Aircraft Engine Lease Finance is a commercial aircraft and engine leasing company that offers customized and flexible financing solutions to airlines, lessors, banks, and non-traditional aircraft owners. The company focuses on acquiring, leasing, and trading mid-life aircraft and provides liquidity and financial technology to airlines related todeal generation, technical bridging, lease administration, and asset management that are housed internally.
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Oui Capital
VC Fund · Belmont, Massachusetts, United States · 3 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Oui Capital is an Africa-focused VC firm backing tech-enabled businesses at the pre-seed & seed stage.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Transportation, Financial Services, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Nigeria, United States, Kenya

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 29
  • Round size: Seed $200k–$4.9M; Pre-Seed $40k–$1.3M
  • Lead/follow: 31% lead, 69% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Cauridor — Cauridor is a Financial Services company.
  • Maad — Maad is Francophone Africa's fastest-growing B2B marketplace, based in Dakar, Senegal. Our tech-driven solution allows retailers to order products from our one-stop shop and benefit from working capital loans
  • Herconomy (Ex AGS Tribe) — Herconomy is a platform that allows women build their finances, capacity, collaborate and access opportunities.
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Compass Venture Capital
VC Fund · Moka, Moka, Mauritius · 3 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Compass is a venture capital fund. We invest in start-ups with scalable business models and strong growth potential. We work with companies based in Mauritius, the Indian Ocean region and the African continent. Compass is wholly owned by and benefits from support from the ENL Group, one of Mauritius’ largest business conglomerates. Alongside theTurbine, our sister organisation and the region’s leading incubator and start-up accelerator, Compass is working to create a vibrant, sustainable start-up ecosystem in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, Information Technology, Big Data
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Mauritius, India, France

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 10
  • Round size: Seed $30k–$1.6M; Series A $1.1M–$2M
  • Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Omnisient — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
  • FCB.ai — FCB.ai builds the conversational AI infrastructure to power the financial industry
  • Shortlist — Shortlist helps solve talent challenges for impactful and innovative organizations across Africa. We provide executive search and workforce innovation solutions.
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Future Africa
VC Fund · San Francisco, California, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Nigeria, United States, Kenya

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 89
  • Round size: Seed $500k–$4M; Pre-Seed $100k–$3.7M; Series A $7M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • STEM Cafe — STEMCafe by RVRB is a fun out of school learning centre for kids
  • Juicyway — Juice is a developer of a payment network platform for cross-border business payments for businesses and individuals. It facilitates financial transactions between parties regardless of location to allow enterprises to participate in international trade and the exchange of goods and services.
  • Lori Systems — Lori Systems is revolutionizing African logistics through innovative technology solutions. We connect shippers, transporters, and drivers to create efficient, reliable, and transparent supply chains across Africa.
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Venture Capital Studio
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

36 Followers, 31 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Black Silver Capital (@blacksilvercapital)

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, FinTech, Finance
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Round size: Seed $928k–$10M; Pre-Seed $262k–$3.7M
  • Lead/follow: 88% lead, 12% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2020

Portfolio highlights

  • Accrual Software — We are a Software Development Company
  • Venture Capital Studio — 36 Followers, 31 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Black Silver Capital (@blacksilvercapital)
  • Cyrrix Cybersecurity — At Cyrrix Cybersecurity, we understand the importance of protecting your business from online threats. Our team provides a full range of cybersecurity services to help safeguard your company's sensitive information and systems. We offer comprehensive risk assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning to identify and addressvulnerabilities in your network. Our managed security services provide ongoing monitoring and threat detection to keep your business protected around the clock. With our help, you can rest easy knowing that your company's valuable assets are secure.
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LoftyInc Capital
VC Fund · Carmel, California, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

LoftyInc Capital Management empowers Afropreneurs to build a prosperous and equitable future in Africa. We deliver value to both founders and investors.........

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Software
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, Nigeria, Egypt

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 147
  • Round size: Seed $100k–$5M; Pre-Seed $100k–$2.4M; Series A $250k–$37M
  • Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $14M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • Aku — Aku is a financial technology to drive financial inclusion on one mobile device. They provide payments and bring financial services to the doorstep. They support the new business owner in need of the right tools. They offer low-cost, accessible financial services that serve their customers. They radically democratized access to banking and digitalpayment channels.
  • Cauridor — Cauridor is a Financial Services company.
  • AlumUnite — AlumUnite is a purpose-built platform to connect all educated Africans to develop Africa's human capital through alumni groups. We crowd-resource education.
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Kalon Venture Partners
VC Fund · Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Apps, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa, Luxembourg, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 19
  • Round size: Seed $570k–$4.6M; Series A $2M–$11M
  • Lead/follow: 63% lead, 37% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,
  • Sendmarc — Manage your organization's DMARC, SPF, and DKIM with world-class implementation services and support. All in one easy-to-use platform.
  • visionAI — Enhance factory efficiency with visionAI by using existing cameras to uncover inefficiencies and eliminate your production blindspots. Book a demo now!
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Soma Capital
VC Fund · San Francisco, California, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Welcome to Soma Capital

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, India, Mexico

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 700
  • Round size: Seed $1.5M–$8.6M; Pre-Seed $400k–$4M; Series A $8M–$35M
  • Lead/follow: 2% lead, 98% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Mason America, Inc. — Mason is the device innovation platform for product leaders who dare to deliver the next innovation in their field.
  • Mudafy — Mudafy is a tech-enabled real estate broker for LatAm.
  • Gecko Robotics — To collect and make useful physical data in order to protect civilization's most critical infrastructure
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Knife Capital
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Knife Capital is an independent growth equity investment firm focusing on innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. By leveraging knowledge, networks & funding, Knife accelerates the international expansion of entrepreneurial businesses that achieved a product/market fit in a beachhead market. Knife have offices in Cape Town andLondon.Knife invests via a consortium of funding partnerships, including SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company KNF Ventures and select family offices. Knife facilitated lucrative exits of local technology companies to the likes of General Electric, Visa, Garmin and Uber.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Education, Manufacturing
  • Stage:Series A, Seed
  • Geography: South Africa, United States, Kenya

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 31
  • Round size: Series A $2M–$30M
  • Lead/follow: 71% lead, 29% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $10M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • wamly — Wamly is the recruitment software, It has given us time back to focus on transformational work.
  • Optique Optometrists — Optique Optometrists provides comprehensive eye care services, including eye tests, prescription glasses, and contact lenses. The company offers affordable eye care solutions and has multiple branches across South Africa. Customers can book appointments online and access a wide range of eyewear options. Optique Optometrists focuses on deliveringquality vision care and ensuring customer satisfaction through professional services and convenient booking options.
  • Stone Three Venture Technology — We combine expert services with the power of machine learning to help our customers increase their productivity and safety.
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Kepple Africa Ventures
VC Fund · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

We back exceptional founders in and from Africa who are addressing deep gaps between the status quo and the ideal.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Software
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 78
  • Round size: Seed $500k–$4.5M; Pre-Seed $300k–$3.4M
  • Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • 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.
  • TIBU Health — TIBU Health is a disruptive HealthTech logistics company that provides high-quality healthcare services.
  • Onboard — Onboard helps hardware companies transform their text manuals to 3D, intelligent manuals with instant customer support capabilities.
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Alumni Ventures
VC Fund · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Access curated startup investment opportunities and diversified venture capital exposure designed for accredited investors.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Canada

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1791
  • Round size: Seed $1.5M–$10M; Series A $5.5M–$37M; Series B $11M–$79M
  • Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow
  • Last fund: Likely actively investing — fund raised in 2025

Portfolio highlights

  • NextDroid — NextDroid - We're Doing Something Different
  • Enact — Enact is a leading solar energy and solar software company serving homeowners, businesses, and installers. Get a free quote or request a demo today!
  • ARRIS — Using next-gen advanced manufacturing technologies, ARRIS Composites produces smarter, lighter, stronger, and more sustainable products at scale.
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Tahseen Consulting
VC Fund · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

We're a boutique firm bridging consulting, government relations, and international development committed to transformational change in the Middle East and North Africa +

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, E-Commerce, Transportation
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
  • Geography: India, Pakistan, Peru

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 20
  • Round size: Seed $150k–$2M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • BusCaro — Comfort, Reliability Consistency. Your one-stop solution for hassle-free commute. Commute Made Easier About BusCaro Innovative approach towards mobility for organizations across Pakistan. BusCaro is a tech-based startup providing solutions aimed at simplifying commute. Paired with a reliable technology stack, and the mission to drive a positive change in the mobility sector, BusCaro is a seamless
  • HelpNow — HelpNow Corporate Site
  • Omnisient — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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Grand Bay Investments
VC Fund · Miami, Florida, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Grand Bay Investments is a privately-held investment management firm. Grand Bay Ventures invest capital with a long-term focus and can act as a single capital provider allowing us to move quickly to complete transaction into the lower middle-market firms.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Data Center, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 2
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Omnisient — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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Technova
VC Fund · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Technova operates as an advisory firm focused on growth.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Data Center, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 2
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Omnisient — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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Hustle Fund
VC Fund · San Carlos, California, United States · 2 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Hustle Fund is a seed fund that invests in early-stage startups operating in software, business-to-business, fintech, and digital health sectors.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, FinTech, Financial Services
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, Singapore, Canada

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 420
  • Round size: Seed $997k–$6.4M; Pre-Seed $100k–$2.5M; Series A $4M–$25M
  • Lead/follow: 6% lead, 94% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Cloudoor — Cloudoor deploys and delivers your code to your customers without breaking things.
  • BON Credit
  • EquityList — Equity management with online cap table management and employee stock option programs (ESOP) administration. Available free for Indian startups
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Flori Ventures
VC Fund · San Francisco, California, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

More than a seed-stage fund and a portfolio of startups: Our community of founders taps into the power of financial innovation to collaborate around global problems and unlock prosperity for all.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptocurrency
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: United States, United Kingdom, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 100
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Mento Labs — Mento Labs is a decentralized EVM platform for launching and managing multi-currency stable assets.
  • Learn.xyz — Learn.xyz’s is a mixture of Duolingo and Wikipedia, powered by AI, creating bite-sized “Curiosities” which feature slides and a quiz, in mere seconds just from taking in a user’s question. Find the app on iOS and Android.
  • Thrive Protocol — Thrive Protocol's vision is to maximize value creation for all people and communities.
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Moscow Venture Fund
VC Fund · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Moscow Venture Fund is an investment fund.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Drones, Security, Drone Management
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • UAV & Drone Solutions — UDS - UAV and Drone Solutions - Expert services for aerial mapping, inspections, security & data capture. Get custom drone solutions now!
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Paper Plane Ventures
VC Fund · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Aerobotics — Powerful insights for precision growing and crop insurance
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Buffet Investments
VC Fund · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Buffet Investments operates as an investment firm.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Data Center, Information Technology
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: South Africa, The Netherlands

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 2
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Maholla — Maholla is a consumer technology company focused on delivering value to millions of shoppers in Africa's emerging markets. Rewarding shoppers for any purchase from any store, Maholla is building a consumer rewards experience that is completely agnostic of any specific brand, retailer and payment mechanism.
  • Omnisient | Collaborative Consumer Intelligence — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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Lireas Holdings
VC Fund · Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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

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Investment focus

  • Industry: FinTech, InsurTech, Security
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: South Africa, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 6
  • Lead/follow: no public data

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.
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Shoprite Holdings
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

The largest South African retailer by market capitalisation, sales, profit and number of employees and customers.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Data Center, Information Technology
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Omnisient | Collaborative Consumer Intelligence — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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ENL
VC Fund · Moka, Moka, Mauritius · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

ENL is a broad based enterprise, that develops and manages brands in industries like real estate, hospitality, fintech, industrials, etc.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Data Center, Information Technology
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Omnisient | Collaborative Consumer Intelligence — Privacy-Preserving Data Collaboration platform enabling businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection.
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Gewape Capital
VC Fund · New York, New York, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Gewape Capital is an innovative capital fund that uses exceptional people and capital to create lasting value.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Consulting, Cloud Computing, Domain Registrar
  • Stage:Pre-Seed
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Megabit Cloud — Get secure, reliable, and scalable cloud hosting solutions for small businesses, non-profits, and academic institutions with Megabit Cloud. Start today.
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Serra de Estrela Investments Ltd
VC Fund · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Family office, registered in British Virgin Islands

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Drones
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 1
  • Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Dove Air — Dove air is using advanced technology to empower people to address some of the biggest problems across Africa. We provide reliable and fast service while meeting all the safety standards.
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Atreyu
VC Fund · Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Atreyu identifies and works together with investee companies to build and grow their presence. We do this by sharing our expertise and networks, and by investing our own capital alongside that of selected investors.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Women's, Internet, Wellness
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: Germany, South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 5
  • Lead/follow: 20% lead, 80% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • TooMuchWifi — TooMuchWifi is known to be the Best and most Reliable Wifi provider. Ideal for your home or business!
  • Femna Health — Femna Health offers virtual access to diagnostics and therapeutic solutions for women's health.
  • Elucid Social — Elucid Social integrates businesses with the social good movement through a data-driven strategy that yields measurable results. Elucid Social develops and deploys technologies to assess, report, and minimize human rights risks linked with the sourcing of products and services.
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Walid Aradi
Angel · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Entrepreneur, investor. Advising global tech companies navigate through MENA+ regulatory environments, market entry and scaling

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Internet, Health Care
  • Stage:Seed, Angel, Series A
  • Geography: India, United States, Nigeria

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 23
  • Round size: Seed $500k–$4M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • HelpNow — HelpNow Corporate Site
  • Stitch — One API integration for enterprise online payments across South Africa. Accept Pay by bank, debit + credit card, cash, manual EFT, debit order and crypto.
  • Termii — Termii is an online platform that helps teams secure repeat customers by sending personalized emails and SMS through multiple.Termii helps African businesses communicate with customers across SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging channels. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Alitheia IDF
VC Fund · Moka, Moka, Mauritius · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Alitheia IDF is investing in dynamic and growing businesses throughout Africa. By investing in teams that recognize the importance of gender diversity the firm generates superior financial returns and impact.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Logistics, E-Commerce, Retail
  • Stage:Series A, Seed
  • Geography: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Lupiya — Lupiya is an online marketplace for microloans. It is a branch-less, innovative digital microfinance platform that leverages technology to make the process of borrowing simpler and easier so that people and businesses located across the country even in rural, remote areas can access financial services.
  • Seamfix — Seamfix’s end-to-end electronic ID and credentials software solutions address the lack of digital ID systems for 30+ African countries and over 250M individuals, providing access to credit, banking, and other essential services for large parts of populations.
  • Ivili Group — Ivili Group is a leading South African textiles manufacturing group that has a diversified offering in textiles; including wool processing products and services and jeanswear garment manufacturing products and services.
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Voskhod Venture Capital
VC Fund · Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Voskhod Venture Capital is an investment firm.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Cooking, Robotics, Food Delivery
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: Russian Federation

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 5
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • Smile AI — Smile AI is a dental telemedicine platform that provides ready-made solutions and monitors oral cavity condition using dental photos.
  • ROBOTECH — ROBOTECH is an engineering firm that specializes in the design and implementation of high-performance automated machinery for businesses in a variety of industries.
  • UAV & Drone Solutions — UDS - UAV and Drone Solutions - Expert services for aerial mapping, inspections, security & data capture. Get custom drone solutions now!
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Microsoft for Startups
VC Fund · Redmond, Washington, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Microsoft for Startups is a global program designed to help startups scale with free access to Azure cloud and a streamlined path into selling alongside Microsoft and our vast partner ecosystem.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, SaaS
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: United States, India, Canada

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 71
  • Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

  • VitVio — VitVio is a platform built around AI and computer vision with the goal of improving efficiency and quality of care in operating rooms.
  • UniPay — UniPay is an eCommerce platform for infrastructure and industry-lacking regions that offers 5 products that enable trust, promote transparency, and enforce accountability.
  • Emission Sentri — Drive emission management and reduction with insights
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Ashwin Ravichandran
Angel · Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Ashwin Ravichandran is the Co-Founder & Head of Operations at Spark. Ashwin attended Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Education, Health Care, Information Technology
  • Stage:Non-Equity Assistance, Pre-Seed, Seed
  • Geography: Ghana, Nigeria, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 35
  • Round size: Seed $100k–$1.2M; Pre-Seed $100k–$110k
  • Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Qwili — Qwili makes smartphones with a voice-guided, local language onboarding experience for new users.
  • BenBen — BenBen is a team of motivated engineers and innovators dedicated to improving Government Technology in Ghana.With their current focus on Land & Property Management , They aim to create a secured land title registration system and citizen payment portal that will bring Ghana to the forefront of land investment and govtech innovation and serveas a model for the rest of the world.
  • Wi-Flix — Wi-flix is a streaming service that offers 30,000+ hours of African drama series, telenovelas, movies, sports, and more.
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Phillip Sebole Masango
Angel · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Private Equity
  • Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 11
  • Round size: Seed $700k–$11M; Series A $1.6M–$14M
  • Lead/follow: 82% lead, 18% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • TRVL CAPE — Your Cape Town travel companion App. Your gateway to Cape Town! Quickly book flights, hotels, shuttles, and rental cars. Enjoy real-time updates, exclusive deals on our app! Let our travel experts help you plan the perfect trip to Cape Town. Let our skilled advisors craft a flawless itinerary for your journey.
  • Cyrrix Cybersecurity — At Cyrrix Cybersecurity, we understand the importance of protecting your business from online threats. Our team provides a full range of cybersecurity services to help safeguard your company's sensitive information and systems. We offer comprehensive risk assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning to identify and addressvulnerabilities in your network. Our managed security services provide ongoing monitoring and threat detection to keep your business protected around the clock. With our help, you can rest easy knowing that your company's valuable assets are secure.
  • Amani — Amani Creative Studios is a Dynamic B2B innovation and technology studio where creativity, strategy, and cutting-edge technology converge to empower businesses, startups, and organizations at every stage of growth. We craft transformative digital solutions that redefine industries—blending artistry, strategic insight, and technical excellence todrive meaningful impact. In today’s digital-first world, we provide end-to-end technology and digital solutions that fuel innovation, enhance efficiency, and accelerate growth. Whether you're a startup bringing a vision to life, an established business scaling new heights, a company seeking innovation, or an organization embracing transformation, we are your strategic partner in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Amani Creative Studios understands the intricate relationship between business products and brand identity. That’s why we offer tailored solutions designed to meet your unique objectives. We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of today’s competitive landscape, providing the expertise and strategies necessary to bring your business products and brands to the forefront. Let’s collaborate to turn your vision into a reality, combining innovative marketing, cutting-edge design, strategic branding, and advanced software development to elevate your business to new heights.
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Savannah Fund
VC Fund · Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund specializing in US$25,000-US$500,000 investments in early stage high growth technology (web and mobile) startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially focused on East Africa, the fund aims to bridge the early stage/angel and venture capital investment gap that currently exists in Africa. The Fund expects toachieve this objective by combining capital with mentor networks both in the region and from Silicon Valley via an accelerator program and a follow-on independent seed fund.The fund is managed by an experienced and technology savvy team that have founded companies or are actively involved in angel investing or having run successful accelerator programs in past but also understand the unique Subsaharan African environment. They are backed and supported by both local, regional and international networks of angels,venture capitalists whose expertise we can draw on to help startups succeed and scale to fully fledged regional or global companies.They believe in the potential for Africa to become a global technology innovator by creating sustainable for profit companies that create jobs and make an impact.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: E-Commerce, FinTech, Software
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Kenya, United States, South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 41
  • Round size: Seed $25k–$3.3M; Pre-Seed $200k–$2.1M; Series A $750k–$8M
  • Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $25M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • Aya Data — Aya Data provides high-quality data annotation, AI training data, 3D annotations, machine learning solutions and also specialises in geospatial, NLP and computer vision projects.
  • Kubik — Kubik makes low-carbon buildings from plastic waste. Bringing environmental dignity to how countries grow.
  • 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.
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Next Chymia Consulting
VC Fund · Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: FinTech, Software, Blockchain
  • Stage:Seed
  • Geography: Kenya, Ghana, Romania

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Round size: Seed $580k–$2M
  • Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Qwili — Qwili makes smartphones with a voice-guided, local language onboarding experience for new users.
  • HAIRCAMP — Hair Camp provides learning services for beauticians. live classes, recorded curriculum, and online salons provide a platform for hairdressers to learn the techniques from industry-leading instructors. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their website.
  • 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
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Microsoft
VC Fund · Redmond, Washington, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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 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 license 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 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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
  • Stage:Grant, Seed
  • Geography: United States, United Kingdom, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 240
  • Round size: Seed $1k–$4M; Grant $18k–$2.5M
  • Lead/follow: 38% lead, 62% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $1M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

  • Bellame — Bellame is a style beauty company that is expanding daily. The company currently has 4 products cleanser, serum, eye cream, and moisture. They are on a transformational mission because beauty is more than skin-deep.
  • AppNexus — Microsoft Invest is a demand side platform built for the future of video advertising.
  • GuidenAI — We specialize in developing innovative AI-powered products that enhance and simplify everyday experiences through intelligent automation and advanced technology.
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management
VC Fund · New York, New York, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

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.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, Software, FinTech
  • Stage:Private Equity, Series B
  • Geography: United States, India, Canada

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 45
  • Round size: Series B $19M–$105M; Private Equity $50M–$200M
  • Lead/follow: 47% lead, 53% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $1.1B in 2019

Portfolio highlights

  • MioTech — MioTech is an artificial intelligence platform that empowers investment managers to better serve their clients in a world of complex data. By integrating and analyzing data from all types of sources, MioTech streamlines the entire investment process, creating an ultimate data-driven investing experience. MioTech has offices in Shanghai and HongKong.MioTech is backed by Horizons Ventures, ZhenFund, and prestigious individual investors around the world.
  • Fruitist — Inspiring enjoyable and nutritious snacking with premium berries and cherries.
  • Catalyst Investment Partners — Catalyst Investment Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, management, and leasing of industrial outdoor storage properties.
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Atlantica Ventures
VC Fund · Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Are you looking for start-up funding for your business? Get in touch with Atlantica Ventures to get the kick-start your start-up needs.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, FinTech, Internet
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 15
  • Round size: Seed $1.5M–$3.7M; Pre-Seed $450k–$2.1M
  • Lead/follow: 67% lead, 33% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $50M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • Nosible — Nosible is the creator of a search engine that helps investors find appropriate investment ideas.
  • Salus Cloud — Salus Cloud is an AI-native platform for engineers to develop and manage security.
  • Cybervergent — Cybervergent is a company that helps entities across Africa and beyond seamlessly achieve governance, security, privacy, compliance, and risk management across digital ecosystems. Our platform provides organisations with a single platform to manage compliance, risk, privacy, audit and data security. With AI-powered automation, it helps you cut downmanual effort, reduce risk exposure, and demonstrate trust to regulators, customers, and stakeholders.
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Connectivity Ventures Fund
VC Fund · New York, New York, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Having collectively spent decades in the investment banking and recruiting industries, the principals of CCP have developed a unique network that has proven vital to the success of many entrepreneurs. They are repeatedly told that their relationships are a true differentiator.In an effort to follow in the footsteps of their favoriteinnovator/entrepreneur Benjamin Franklin, they at CCP also strive to “do well by doing good.” This means that they prioritize working with clients whose goals go beyond commercial means, and tackle big societal issues such as those that encourage biotechnology innovation, entrepreneurship, and the advancement of women as a demographic.Beyond focusing on themes such as these, they apply a highly disciplined selection process that ensures they only work with a small number of teams at any one time. This allows us to apply laser-focus to each one’s needs which translates into a higher potential for success.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, SaaS, FinTech
  • Stage:Series A, Seed
  • Geography: United States, South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 22
  • Round size: Seed $1M–$3M; Series A $5M–$56M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
  • Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2015

Portfolio highlights

  • Sweeten — Sweeten delivers a superior renovation experience, by personally matching vetted general contractors to each project, while offering guidance and financial protection—at no cost to the homeowner. The company simultaneously delivers general contracting firms an efficient growth engine, by streamlining marketing, lead acquisition, and bidding, and byvetting all renovation projects for budget and readiness.Sweeten’s sophisticated digital platform empowers homeowners and contractors alike with transparency, data, and an expansive online library of renovation knowledge. Sweeten’s general contractors excel at transformative renovations of all types, with budgets from $15,000 to over $3 million. Sweeten launched in 2011, with headquarters in New York, NY. The company has expanded into ten major American cities.bit.ly/Sweeten-Today-Show
  • LeadMethod, Inc. — Drive distributor success with LeadMethod. Unlock actionable insights and real-time data to enhance your channel engagement.
  • TooMuchWifi — TooMuchWifi is known to be the Best and most Reliable Wifi provider. Ideal for your home or business!
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E4EAfrica
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

E4E Africa Backing category-defining emerging market businesses. We invest in businesses that drive economic opportunity and sustainable growth.Learn MoreE4E specializes ... Read More

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Logistics, Internet, Supply Chain Management
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa, The Netherlands, France

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 25
  • Round size: Seed $2.7M–$7.5M; Pre-Seed $1M–$2M; Series A $1M–$4.6M
  • Lead/follow: 36% lead, 64% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • CMO
  • Yebo Fresh — Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha,Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.
  • Conservio — Discover and Book South Africa's best nature accommodations with Conservio. Book vetted accommodations, easy and safe to book online.
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Fireball Capital
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Fireball Capital operates as a venture capital firm.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Email, Energy, Delivery
  • Stage:Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
  • Geography: South Africa, United Kingdom

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 8
  • Round size: Series A $5.7M–$40M
  • Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Plentify — Plentify connects home appliances with cheaper cleaner energy. It does this with an intelligent residential load management platform which matches demand with clean energy supply for 75% cheaper than batteries. Plentify combines advanced hardware, AI, and user-centric design to create smart home products that delight customers while alsostrengthening electricity systems.
  • Immobazyme
  • Contactable
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Endeavor South Africa
VC Fund · Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Endeavor South Africa is a non-profit entity and the leading supporter of high-impact entrepreneurs around the world.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Internet, Payments, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: South Africa, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 11
  • Round size: Seed $4M–$4.6M; Series B $11M–$48M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $7.9M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

  • Plentify — Plentify connects home appliances with cheaper cleaner energy. It does this with an intelligent residential load management platform which matches demand with clean energy supply for 75% cheaper than batteries. Plentify combines advanced hardware, AI, and user-centric design to create smart home products that delight customers while alsostrengthening electricity systems.
  • Sendmarc — Manage your organization's DMARC, SPF, and DKIM with world-class implementation services and support. All in one easy-to-use platform.
  • Yebo Fresh — Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha,Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.
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Accion Ventures
VC Fund · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Accion Ventures is an investment strategy that today pursues early-stage investments as part of Accion Impact Management.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
  • Geography: India, United States, Mexico

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 133
  • Round size: Seed $500k–$6.4M; Series A $2.6M–$17M; Series B $8M–$30M
  • Lead/follow: 32% lead, 68% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Billpocket — Billpocket convierte tu smartphone o tablet en una terminal punto de venta. Ya no tienes que esperar al banco y pagar exageradas cuotas de mantenimiento, fianzas y papel para poder cobrar con tarjeta. Simplemente necesitas una cuenta bancaria a donde puedas recibir tus cobros con tarjeta de débito y crédito.
  • Cashinvoice — Cashinvoice connects supply chain stakeholders and digitises invoice-to-cash processes to unlock working capital trapped within supply chains and accelerate business growth
  • Pintek — Pintek is a financial technology company aiming to democratise access to education in Indonesia through affordable and flexible credit.
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54 Collective
VC Fund · Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Building and scaling African tech startups with catalytic capital, value-add support and our global network.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Health Care, Information Technology, FinTech
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 108
  • Round size: Seed $40k–$4M; Pre-Seed $40k–$1.3M
  • Lead/follow: 35% lead, 65% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Yeah — Yeah is a financial technology company that offers payment processing services while building a credit profile for the banked and unbanked.
  • REasy — Top up locally, pay suppliers globally, and manage international shipments with REasy. Fast, secure, and designed for African businesses expanding worldwide.
  • Konnect — Konnect provides a cross borders payment solution intended to simplify complex financial flows allowing companies of any scale and size to send and receive payments in a practical, secure, and low-cost way.
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Crossfin Technology
VC Fund · Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Crossfin invests in FINTECH solutions to enable growth for economies in Africa and beyond. Crossfin invests in high growth and established cash generative businesses, offering investors a blended exposure to technology investments in Fintech.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Payments, FinTech, Financial Services
  • Stage:Seed, Series A
  • Geography: South Africa, Singapore, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 22
  • Lead/follow: 41% lead, 59% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • Atura — Automated support that helps financial services do better business
  • truID — truID is provides a single API to access identity data, balance and transactions from your user’s bank account. Connect with multiple institutions, save months of development and stay compliant.
  • My-iMali — My-iMali is a mobile wallet solution used for safe and secure transactions. Pay any number of people for only R1.25, including Staff & Students.
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Allan Gray
VC Fund · Alfred, New York, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Allan Gray is Africa's largest privately owned investment management company focused on generating long-term wealth for investors..

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Investment focus

  • Industry: FinTech, Payments, Mobile Payments
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Series C
  • Geography: South Africa, United States

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 14
  • Round size: Seed $456k–$4M; Series A $1.6M–$31M; Series C $70M–$100M
  • Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • onafriq — MFS Africa is the largest mobile money inter-operability hub in Africa, which connects mobile network operators across the continent through a single API. In addition to mobile remittance services, the MFS Africa API enables merchant payment, bulk payment, bank-to-wallet transfers, and an array of other cross border digital payments services.
  • Sendmarc — Manage your organization's DMARC, SPF, and DKIM with world-class implementation services and support. All in one easy-to-use platform.
  • Peach Payments — Get Peach as your Payment Gateway and Grow your ecommerce. Process online payments with Visa, Mastercard, Debit Orders, EFT payments, and subscriptions. Plugins for Wix, Shopify, WooCommerce.
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Endeavor Catalyst
VC Fund · New York, New York, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

Endeavor Catalyst is the co-investment fund set up to invest exclusively in led companies

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
  • Stage:Series B, Series A, Series C
  • Geography: United States, Brazil, Mexico

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 391
  • Round size: Series A $5.5M–$40M; Series B $10M–$100M; Series C $19M–$200M
  • Lead/follow: 3% lead, 97% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $292M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

  • Dataroid — Enterprise-level digital analytics and customer engagement platform that helps enhance every customer interaction with data-driven insights.
  • Pagaleve — pagaleve offers payment in installments at PIX, with no interest and no credit card required. They provide merchants with a new payment method in order to increase their sales in a simple, uncomplicated, and agile manner, but they also want to provide people with the opportunity to buy what they want without committing to the card'shigh-interest rates and credit.
  • Shop Circle — Shop Circle is a tech-driven company that acquires and grows the best e-commerce apps. We empower thousands of brands to build experiences that customers will love.
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AgFunder
VC Fund · San Francisco, California, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

AgFunder is a global venture capital firm backing deeptech platforms across AI, biotech, robotics, manufacturing, climate, and materials.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Agriculture, AgTech, Biotechnology
  • Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
  • Geography: United States, United Kingdom, India

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 145
  • Round size: Seed $700k–$9M; Pre-Seed $100k–$1.1M; Series A $4.4M–$40M
  • Lead/follow: 26% lead, 74% follow
  • Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $60M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

  • Atomo Coffee — Atomo Coffee is a developer of molecular coffee. Atomo has reversed engineered the coffee bean to create a smooth cup of coffee, made of naturally derived ingredients, and more sustainable than current commercial coffee.
  • Resurrect Bio — Resurrect Bio is a disease resistance trait discovery company. Using AI and our high-throughput in planta screening platform we provide traits for breeders.
  • Bear Flag Robotics — Safe, productive and efficient farming operations for the next generation of growers. Customize, Orchestrate, Automate,and Scale your fleet to your needs.
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Bantam Group
VC Fund · Westwood, Massachusetts, United States · 1 investments in South Africa Hardware startups

They are passionate about seeing their portfolio companies become successful.

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Investment focus

  • Industry: Software, Internet, Health Care
  • Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
  • Geography: United States, Canada, Israel

Investor stats

  • Total investments: 108
  • Round size: Seed $120k–$3.3M; Pre-Seed $500k–$5.7M; Series A $1.6M–$20M
  • Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

  • AI Lean — Simplify your lien compliance with the only fully automated solution.
  • Aikium Inc. — Protein therapeutics
  • LOOKOUT — Enhance your boating safety with Lookout Camera, the ultimate AI marine vision system. Spot hazards, navigate with augmented reality, and gain situational awareness like never before.
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Hardware Investor funding in South Africa at a glance

Stats across 117 deals from 150 investors.

150
investors
in South Africa Hardware startups
117
deals
in South Africa Hardware startups
$1.2M
median round
in South Africa Hardware startups
49%
lead investors
lead at least one round
18%
Seed
most common funding stage
94/6
VC / Angel
share of investor count

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