Action Hero Ventures
VC Fund
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Action Hero Ventures is a private early stage angel fund, looking to invest in innovative startups. The company was founded in 2013 by Ernst Hertzog (M.Eng, MBA) who has professional experience in the telecommunications and healthcare industries. Action heroes are characters that portray bravery, strength, integrity, perseverance, adventure and imagination. These are all elements that feature strongly in the ethos of Action Hero Ventures and they are looking to invest in entrepreneurs that also carry these traits. They draw on the knowledge and support of a range of experts during the various phases of funding and growing new ventures. They are also continuously looking for co-investment opportunities with other angel investors and venture capital firms. The company is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Action Hero Ventures invests in
Stages Action Hero Ventures invests in
Countries Action Hero Ventures invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Marketplace 2 (29%)
- Baby 1 (14%)
- Mobile 1 (14%)
- Sports 1 (14%)
- Travel 1 (14%)
Country
- South Africa 5 (71%)
- Singapore 1 (14%)
- United States 1 (14%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ernst Hertzog
Founder & Owner
|
Founder & Owner | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood is a marketplace platforms that provides merchant solution, self services and big data solution. | Seed / Jan 01, 2022 | ||
| myFanPark is a South African celebrity engagement platform, to share videos. | Seed / Aug 19, 2021 | ||
| Thula Baba Project is a non-profit organization that offers buckets with baby and mommy supplies to mothers of undeserved communities. | Seed / Jan 01, 2019 | ||
| RentMyRide allows owners to safely rent/hire out their cars, while giving renters access to lease a car long term at a cheaper rate. | Seed / Jan 01, 2016 | ||
| WumDrop use your phone’s GPS to determine your location and connects you with the nearest available courier. Get a package picked up from anywhere, even if you don’t know the exact address. | Seed / Jan 01, 2016 | ||
| Domestly is advancing the way the world cleans their homes. By utilizing technology to connect cleaning professionals directly to homeowners, we make housekeeping more affordable and accessible to everyone, and at the same time create business and opportunities for cleaners. | Seed / May 01, 2015 | ||
| Picsa offers holistic savings solutions and other financial products to help low-income agriculture employees improve their financial health. | Seed / Jan 01, 2014 |
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FAQ
What does Action Hero Ventures invest in?
Action Hero Ventures invests primarily in Marketplace, Baby and Mobile startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Africa. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
How do I contact Action Hero Ventures?
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Who are the partners at Action Hero Ventures?
The team at Action Hero Ventures includes Ernst Hertzog (Founder & Owner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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