About

Building Companies with Purpose

Learn about our approach, team, and capabilities that make us one of the leading investment firms across Africa.
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5+
PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
We focus on digital technology, and are sector agnostic
>$2M
INVESTED
Our average cheque size is
$450 000
70%
SOUTH AFRICA
We primarily focus on South Africa with a 30% allocation to the rest of Africa
90%
UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS
We target 90% of our fund for women, founders of colour, and local entrepreneurs, because they build diverse teams. Diverse teams are proven to deliver 35%+ higher returns than their peers
110%
CommitTED
We ensure that we do the best we can to support founders through our tailored post investments programme GrowthPath
24+
Target COMPANIES
Our target is to reach 24 founding teams across $20M+ of investment at the Seed stage
Our Values

Aim High. Deliver Higher

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and push beyond expectations. Our commitment to performance means setting bold goals, embracing challenges, and delivering excellence in every decision. We measure success not just by outcomes, but by the discipline and effort it takes to achieve them.

No Egos, Just Truth

Authenticity is central to our culture. We leave egos at the door, embrace mistakes as opportunities to learn, and value transparency over pretense. By staying true to our vision and being open to growth, we create the conditions for genuine collaboration and better outcomes.
Our Awards & PROGRAMMES

VC Unlocked Scholarship

2024

VC of the Year

2023

VC Labs Inspirational Award

2023

Africa Venture Finance

2022
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