# Venture Capital Studio

> Venture Capital Studio is a VC fund backing Information Technology. See 10 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Total investments: 10
- Last investment: Jan 2023
- Lead investor: 90%
- Last fund: Jan 2020
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-silver-capital
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/blacksilvercapital/

Venture Capital Studio is a VC fund in Cape Town focused on Information Technology and Venture Capital. Black Silver Capital invests in and builds a portfolio of high growth companies and businesses with innovative business models, geared to existing and emerging institutions and their customers. We invest growth capital in the form of equity to be used to assist established, but still high-risk ventures in expanding activity such as creatingadditional traction launching products into diverse markets as well as creating new products & technology lines.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $928k–$10M |
| Pre-Seed | $262k–$3.7M |
| Series A | $2.7M–$14M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | 4 | 40% |
| Venture Capital | 2 | 20% |
| Software Engineering | 2 | 20% |
| Professional Services | 2 | 20% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 20% |

28 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 4 | 40% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 40% |
| Series A | 2 | 20% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amber Beckett | Investor Relations Manager | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/amber-beckett |
| Bern De Kock | Investment Associate | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bern-de-kock |
| Jonathan Hein | Investment Director; Investment Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jonathan-hein |
| Phillip Sebole Masango | Executive Director & Founder | 11 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/phillip-sebole-masango-phillips |
| Ruan Van Wyk | Head of Finance | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ruan-van-wyk |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accrual Software | Accrual is a Software Company based in Cape Town, South Africa. They offer Web &e-Commerce Development, Mobile Software Development, Custom API Development, UI/UX Design, Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS & DMS) Development, and AI-Powered ChatBots for Startups, SMMEs, Corporates, Companies, Professional and PersonalBrands. | $10.1M | Seed | Jan 12, 2023 |  |
| 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. | $928K | Seed | Jan 09, 2023 |  |
| Accrual Software | Accrual is a Software Company based in Cape Town, South Africa. They offer Web &e-Commerce Development, Mobile Software Development, Custom API Development, UI/UX Design, Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS & DMS) Development, and AI-Powered ChatBots for Startups, SMMEs, Corporates, Companies, Professional and PersonalBrands. | $262.2K | Pre-Seed | Jan 05, 2023 |  |
| Aesthetic Prosthetic Bionics | Biological Engineering, Bionics, Biomimetics, Hydraulics, Prosthetics, Neuroprosthetics, Exoskeleton Suits, Dynamics, Kinematics Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Artificial Organs, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Knowledge Reasoning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Artificial GeneralIntelligence, Deep Learning, Bayesian Networks, Evolutionary Algorithms, Computational Neuroscience, Neurocybernetics, Cybernetics, Cognitive Science, Source Coding, Channel Coding, Algorithmic Complexity Theory, Algorithmic Information Theory, Information-Theoretic Security, Grey System Theory & Biotechnology | $13.7M | Series A | Sep 05, 2022 |  |
| Venture Capital Studio | Black Silver Capital invests in and builds a portfolio of high growth companies and businesses with innovative business models, geared to existing and emerging institutions and their customers. We invest growth capital in the form of equity to be used to assist established, but still high-risk ventures in expanding activity such as creatingadditional traction launching products into diverse markets as well as creating new products & technology lines. | $2.7M | Series A | Mar 22, 2022 |  |
| 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. | $2.7M | Seed | Mar 13, 2022 |  |
| Startup Venture Studio | Startup Venture Studio is a leading venture studio dedicated to supporting startups from inception through to post-IPO. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to help founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling successful businesses. Our approach combines strategic consulting, operational support, and growth accelerationto drive sustainable success and innovation. |  | Pre-Seed | Feb 04, 2022 |  |
| Aesthetic Prosthetic Bionics | Biological Engineering, Bionics, Biomimetics, Hydraulics, Prosthetics, Neuroprosthetics, Exoskeleton Suits, Dynamics, Kinematics Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Artificial Organs, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Knowledge Reasoning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Artificial GeneralIntelligence, Deep Learning, Bayesian Networks, Evolutionary Algorithms, Computational Neuroscience, Neurocybernetics, Cybernetics, Cognitive Science, Source Coding, Channel Coding, Algorithmic Complexity Theory, Algorithmic Information Theory, Information-Theoretic Security, Grey System Theory & Biotechnology | $3.7M | Pre-Seed | Jan 28, 2022 |  |
| Emprus Space (Pty) Ltd. | Emprus Space (Pty) Ltd. is a new Aerospace startup based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. | $968K | Seed | Nov 14, 2020 |  |
| CTSX | Private Equity | $787.6K | Pre-Seed | Oct 11, 2020 |  |

10 of 10 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Venture Capital Studio invest in?

Venture Capital Studio invests primarily in Information Technology, Venture Capital and Software Engineering startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Africa. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Venture Capital Studio's check size?

Venture Capital Studio typically joins rounds of $928k–$10M at Seed, $262k–$3.7M at Pre-Seed and $2.7M–$14M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Venture Capital Studio participates in.

### How do I contact Venture Capital Studio?

Public channels for Venture Capital Studio include LinkedIn and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at Venture Capital Studio?

The team at Venture Capital Studio includes Amber Beckett (Investor Relations Manager), Bern De Kock (Investment Associate) and Jonathan Hein (Investment Director; Investment Director), among 7 team members tracked by Shizune. 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 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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