Investments (#)
Investments (USD)
Transactions
Recent transactions - South Africa
| Company | Funding round | Date | |
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PaySpace Payroll and Human Resources platform. |
Acquisition |
5 Mar 2024 |
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NFTfi Marketplace for cryptocurrency loans collateralised by NFTs. blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT), loans, lending |
N/A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
1 Nov 2021 |
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Cascade Cover |
Seed ZAR 1,000,000 |
6 Nov 2017 |
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CommuScore Provider of alternative credit scoring for the unbanked. fintech, credit scoring, financial inclusion |
Seed ZAR 1,000,000 |
6 Nov 2017 |
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Ethos Private Equity Fund VI LP Private equity fund focused on South Africa and its neighbours. |
Fund Closing USD 800,000,000 (USD 800,000,000) |
23 Jan 2013 |
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Tracker |
N/A |
31 Dec 2011 |
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RTT Group |
N/A |
31 Dec 2009 |
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The Social Collective Purpose-led software company, specialising in sustainable impact. |
Seed |
1 Apr 2009 |
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Principle Energy Ltd Developer of alternative energy and biofuel development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
N/A |
1 Feb 2009 |
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Edcon Ltd Retailer of clothing, footwear and textiles company. |
N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
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Actom SA |
N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
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Alexander Forbes |
N/A |
31 Dec 2007 |
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Ethos Private Equity Fund V LP |
Fund Closing ZAR 5,500,000,000 (USD 750,000,000) |
1 Oct 2006 |
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Savcio |
N/A |
31 Dec 2004 |
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Aureos Southern Africa Fund |
Fund Closing USD 50,000,000 (USD 50,000,000) |
31 Dec 2003 |
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Sanlam Development Fund-of-Funds I |
Fund Closing |
31 Dec 2002 |
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Ethos Technology Fund I |
Fund Closing 26,500,000 |
31 Dec 2002 |
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Platmin |
N/A |
31 Dec 2002 |
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COSi Ltd |
N/A |
12 Oct 2001 |
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Ethos Private Equity Fund IV LP |
Fund Closing ZAR 992,000,000 (USD 150,000,000) |
31 Dec 2000 |
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Sanlam Development Fund |
Fund Closing |
31 Dec 1996 |
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Ethos Private Equity Fund III LP |
Fund Closing ZAR 750,000,000 (USD 170,000,000) |
31 Dec 1996 |
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South Africa Capital Growth Fund Ltd |
Fund Closing USD 150,000,000 (USD 150,000,000) |
31 Dec 1995 |
Companies
Best funded companies in South Africa
Cape Town based VC firm focussed on applied technology in Emerging Markets, especially in TMT, Consumer and Business & Financial Services.
Point of sale payments company that gives SMEs the tools to accept card payments and grow their business.
Developer of alternative energy and biofuel development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Investors
Top investors - South Africa
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
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Actis LLP | Private equity investor in emerging markets, formerly part of CDC Capital Partners | United Kingdom | 9 |
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Globeleq Inc | United States | 3 | |
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HarbourVest Partners LLC | Independent private equity firm | United States | 2 |
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CV VC AG | Private company based in Zug which invests in all stages of the crypto and blockchain growth cycle. | Switzerland | 1 |
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KR1 PLC | Crypto token investment company supporting early stage decentralised and open source blockchain projects. | Isle of Man | 1 |
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General Atlantic LLC | Global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies | United States | 1 |
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Sound Ventures | United States | 1 | |
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Craton Equity Partners | United States | 1 | |
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Artificial Life Inc | United States | 1 | |
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Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC | Venture capital firm. | United States | 1 |
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Stadia Ventures | Global sports innovation hub for entrepreneurs, industry partners and investors. | United States | 1 |
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Denham Capital Management LP | Energy focused global private equity firm | United States | 1 |
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Helios Investment Partners LLP | United Kingdom | 1 | |
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CoinFund LLC | Blockchain technology research company, advisory team, and private cryptoasset-focused investment vehicle. | United States | 1 |
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Bain Capital Private Equity | United States | 1 | |
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Maven 11 Capital | 1 | ||
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LUN Partners Capital | Global investment group, established in Hong Kong in 2016, with offices in Shanghai and Tokyo. | 1 | |
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Equistone LLP | United Kingdom | 1 |
Acquirers
Top acquirers - South Africa
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
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Deel Inc | Remote compliance and payroll software. | United States | 1 |