Jonathan Smit
Angel Investor
Cape Town, South Africa
Jonathan Smit is a seed investor in Cape Town focused on B2B and Travel. A business owner and entrepreneur at heart, Jonathan started PayFast in 2007, personally developing the core platform and steering the company through more than a decade of hyper growth while maintaining a strong focus on financial return. Now a seasoned executive with strong technical roots and a keen understanding of the payments environment bothlocally and globally, he brings his unique combination of technical, operational and management expertise to bear in driving further growth within the business and across the larger group.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
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Industries Jonathan Smit invests in
Stages Jonathan Smit invests in
Countries Jonathan Smit invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- B2B 1 (50%)
- Travel 1 (50%)
- Tourism 1 (50%)
- Logistics 1 (50%)
- Warehousing 1 (50%)
Stage
- Seed 1 (50%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (50%)
Country
- South Africa 1 (50%)
- The Netherlands 1 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Conservio
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Conservation Club is a direct booking platform for sustainable travel in Southern and Eastern Africa. Through our platform, you get 'backstage pass' access to curated accommodation and conservation experiences across the continent. Conservation Club is committed to building an inclusive industry that benefits conservation and communities. | $1M / Pre-Seed / Jan 15, 2025 | |
TUNL
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TUNL specializes in establishing and optimizing export-related supply chain framework between Africa and the mainland United States. | Seed / Oct 04, 2024 |
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FAQ
What does Jonathan Smit invest in?
Jonathan Smit invests primarily in B2B, Travel and Tourism startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Africa. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Jonathan Smit last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Jonathan Smit closed in Oct 2024. Shizune tracks 2 investments 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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