Athena Capital (South Africa)
VC Fund
Cape Town, South Africa
Athena Capital (South Africa) is a VC fund in Cape Town focused on Biopharma and Health Care. Athena Capital is an experienced Sub-Saharan Africa private equity advisory team with an established track record and a clear sectoral focus.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Athena Capital (South Africa) invests in
Stages Athena Capital (South Africa) invests in
Countries Athena Capital (South Africa) invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Biopharma 1 (100%)
- Health Care 1 (100%)
- Biotechnology 1 (100%)
- Pharmaceutical 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
BioNTech
|
BioNTech is a next-generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. It contains several classes of drugs, including mRNA-based drugs to encode antigens, neoantigens, cytokines, and antibodies; cell therapies; bispecific antibodies; and antibody-drug conjugates. | $325M / Series B / Jul 09, 2019 |
Co-Investors
BVCF
1 deal together
Fidelity
1 deal together
Invus
1 deal together
Jebsen Capital
1 deal together
Platinum Asset Management
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does Athena Capital (South Africa) invest in?
Athena Capital (South Africa) invests primarily in Biopharma, Health Care and Biotechnology startups, most often at Series B stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Germany. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Athena Capital (South Africa) last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Athena Capital (South Africa) closed in Jul 2019. Shizune tracks 1 investment in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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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 Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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