Top 15 Travel Startup Investors in South Africa (August 2026)

SEEK is a diverse group of companies that have a unified purpose to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organizations succeed. The Group encompasses a strong portfolio of employment, education, and volunteer businesses which span across Australia, New Zealand, China, South East Asia, Brazil, Mexico, Africa, andBangladesh. SEEK makes a positive impact on a truly global scale, operating in a total of 18 countries with market-leading positions in 14 countries. It creates world-class product technology solutions to address the needs of job seekers and hirers and facilitate the matching between job seekers and hirers across our online employment marketplaces. Online Education Services (‘OES’) offers leading online education and SEEK Learning offers trusted advice in relation to career-related education. SEEK’s commitment to having a positive impact on society is reflected through the diverse range of initiatives which its businesses across the globe partake in to support the communities they operate within. In Australia and New Zealand SEEK Volunteer is each country’s largest single source of volunteering opportunities offering not-for-profit organizations free access to post volunteer opportunities. This free marketplace is something SEEK is exceptionally proud of. Over its 20 years of operation, SEEK continues to innovate within the markets it operates in. It provides a culture of excellence and acceptance in our workplaces and celebrates the diversity of employees that contribute to the success of the organization.

Investment focus

Industry: Human Resources, Software, Recruiting
Stage:Series A, Series B
Geography: Australia, United States, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 45
Round size: Series A $4.6M–$29M; Series B $5.4M–$70M
Lead/follow: 58% lead, 42% follow

Portfolio highlights

Go1 — Simplify employee training with one subscription that delivers essential learning from 250+ providers, integrated seamlessly into your HR tech stack.
Employment Hero — Recruitment, HR, Payroll & Benefits in one place - designed for small & medium businesses to be efficient, compliant & cost-Effective. Book a demo today!
Talespin — Talespin is building the XR platform to power knowledge transfer and skill alignment for the future of employment

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4 Decades Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Investment focus

Industry: Apps, Travel, Big Data
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

Total investments: 3
Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow

Portfolio highlights

GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,

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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.

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 $2.5M–$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 — Discover how AI MES software enhances factory efficiency and reduces blindspots to minimize equipment downtime and boost productivity.

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Tritech Global is a technology investment holding company spanning a number of market leading business verticals in multiple geographic jurisdictions around the world.

Investment focus

Industry: Apps, Travel, Big Data
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: South Africa

Investor stats

Total investments: 2
Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,

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Hlayisani Growth Fund is focussed on mid-market, high growth private equity investments focussed on South Africa with an allowance for Sub-Saharan Africa and East African countries.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Education, Information Technology
Stage:Venture - Series Unknown, Seed, Series A
Geography: South Africa, Mauritius

Investor stats

Total investments: 20
Round size: Series A $3M–$11M
Lead/follow: 75% lead, 25% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2021

Portfolio highlights

wamly — Wamly is the recruitment software, It has given us time back to focus on transformational work.
GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,
Spatialedge — Empowering Businesses to Make the Right Data-driven Decisions. We specialise in building and operationalising cutting-edge analytical solutions that deliver business value through a suite of decision tools.

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Founded in 2015, CRE Venture Capital invests in early stage tech companies that are levered to Africa. CRE is headquartered in the New York metro area, with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria.

Investment focus

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

Investor stats

Total investments: 63
Round size: Seed $300k–$5M; Pre-Seed $250k–$3.3M; Series A $1.1M–$25M
Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow

Portfolio highlights

Flood — Flood is a marketplace platforms that provides merchant solution, self services and big data solution.
Letly — Letly is developing an AI‑driven platform for the rental property market that automates tasks related to managing rental listings and tenant interactions. It aims to use intelligent agents to handle tasks such as scheduling viewings, responding to inquiries, and optimizing property management workflows. The platform is currently in a waitlistphase, signaling ongoing development and private access only.
Cutstruct — Cutstruct is your one source for bulk construction materials purchase. Get the best prices for cement, steel, granite, sharp sand wood, and more.

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Equitable Ventures is a venture funding firm that focuses on financial inclusion in Africa. It provide opportunity to help Africa's most promising early-stage fintech firms, with both financial rewards and impact.

Investment focus

Industry: Financial Services, Information Technology, AgTech
Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Pre-Seed
Geography: Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana

Investor stats

Total investments: 24
Round size: Seed $100k–$2.6M; Pre-Seed $80k–$1.8M
Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow

Portfolio highlights

Forti Foods — The mission of Forti Foods is to enhance communities and change lives beyond the plate by fostering resilience and dignity via sustainable food innovation.
Startbutton — Startbutton Africa is a Merchant of Record (digital commerce infrastructure platform) that helps businesses expand across African markets by simplifying payments, compliance, and collections
Happy Pay — Happy Pay is a credit scoring system developing company. The company integrates an autonomous artificial intelligence technology system with the merchant's platform to increase their average basket size and customer conversion metrics, providing users with buy now, and pay later services.

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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.

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.
The AI Studio — The AI Studio is an advanced artificial intelligence research and innovation hub operating under Amani Creative Studios. It is designed to enhance and integrate AI capabilities into our existing services, spanning Web2, Web3, cybersecurity, branding, and software development. Every solution we offer at Amani Creative Studios and Web3 Studio willnow be AI-powered and AI-enhanced, unlocking new capabilities in automation, prediction, personalization, and efficiency.AI-Powered Web3 Solutions – AI-driven smart contracts, blockchain forensics, and decentralized automation., AI-Driven Branding & Marketing – Intelligent content creation, data-driven strategies, and hyper-personalization, AI-Powered SaaS & Software Development – Automated workflows, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making, AI-Optimized UI/UX & Product Design – AI-powered design systems, adaptive interfaces, and automated A/B testing.
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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Venture investor in high-growth Founders and Teams using technology to solve large and meaningful problems across Africa

Investment focus

Industry: Financial Services, E-Commerce, FinTech
Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Geography: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa

Investor stats

Total investments: 53
Round size: Seed $1M–$8M; Pre-Seed $120k–$4M; Series A $3.6M–$31M
Lead/follow: 25% lead, 75% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2023

Portfolio highlights

Yakeey — Yakeey is an end-to-end transactional marketplace that radically simplifies the experience of buying, selling and renting real estate.We leverage on data and technology to connect all real estate market players through a state of the art platform, create a chain of trust and powerful network effects and accelerate transactions.Yakeey is builton a community of real estate advisors, YakeeyPRO, to deliver a continuous professional and tailored service at every step of the transaction.
Orca Fraud — Orca empowers fraud fighters with effective tools to combat fraud
Aethex — End to end voice agents localized for your market.

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Futuregrowth manages the full range of fixed interest and developmental impact funds on behalf of our clients. We are committed to managing and investing our clients' funds in a responsible manner.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Transportation, Financial Services
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: South Africa, France, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 21
Round size: Seed $1.8M–$5.3M; Series A $3.4M–$11M
Lead/follow: 71% lead, 29% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2018

Portfolio highlights

CubeSpace — Industry-leading modular attitude determination and control (ADCS) products and solutions. Laser-focused on our customers' success. Your global ADCS partner.
SweepSouth — Book a home cleaning online from your mobile, tablet or computer. SweepSouth connects you with a cleaner in minutes. Cleaners are experienced, reliable, efficient and insured.
Happy Pay — Happy Pay is a credit scoring system developing company. The company integrates an autonomous artificial intelligence technology system with the merchant's platform to increase their average basket size and customer conversion metrics, providing users with buy now, and pay later services.

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We are the capital engine supporting emerging talent & crypto technology. On its mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system.

Investment focus

Industry: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Singapore

Investor stats

Total investments: 323
Round size: Seed $650k–$8.5M; Series A $3.4M–$48M
Lead/follow: 10% lead, 90% follow

Portfolio highlights

TurboFlow — Trading, made simple. Everyone gets a seat at TurboFlow.
DePay — DePay is an Argentina-based real-time payments infrastructure startup.
Ceramic Network — We've joined @textileio to build the first open intelligence network for AI agents. Follow us there.

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

Investment focus

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

Investor stats

Total investments: 170
Round size: Seed $100k–$5M; Pre-Seed $100k–$2.4M; Venture - Series Unknown $200k–$10M
Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $14M in 2021

Portfolio highlights

Cauridor — Cauridor is a Financial Services company.
WafR — WafR is a reward-based loyalty startup that allows users to earn phone recharges while shopping at retail shops.
Nucleon Security — Zero-Trust and ML-based Endpoint Detection and Response Platform #EDR #FDR #EndpointSecurity

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Launch Africa is a leading Pan-African VC fund solving the significant funding gap in the Seed and pre-Series A investment landscape in Africa

Investment focus

Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 217
Round size: Seed $200k–$4M; Pre-Seed $200k–$1.8M; Venture - Series Unknown $200k–$500k
Lead/follow: 39% lead, 61% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $36M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

Zazu — Zazu is a neobank for African SMEs, offering seamless banking tools, cash flow automation, and real-time insights. Zazu simplifies finance management in one all-in-one solution.
Fincart — Fincart is a leading shipping platform in Egypt, connecting your business with top courier services, automating operations, and helping you scale your eCommerce logistics.
Udu Technologies — Udu Technologies is an AI infrastructure company that offers GPU systems, AI platform integration, and technical support services.

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We invest in blockchain

Investment focus

Industry: Blockchain, Software, FinTech
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: United States, Switzerland, Germany

Investor stats

Total investments: 63
Round size: Seed $146k–$4M; Pre-Seed $125k–$800k
Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2022

Portfolio highlights

TurnStay — Enjoy low transaction fees on card payments in ZAR, Euros or Dollars and fast payouts in your preferred currencies. Book a demo today
Orca Fraud — Orca empowers fraud fighters with effective tools to combat fraud
Reppo Labs — Blockchain Network that connect Data Owners with AI Developers and AI agents through Programmable IP Co-ownership

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