List of Venture Capital Firms In SA

Start ups usually have a long list of venture capital firms to approach for funding. Some of the facts that shouldn’t escape the minds of emerging entrepreneurs is their Venture Capitalist (VC) is looking for specifics such as a competitive advantage in the market. A company that possesses the ability to generate profits is also a business element that they look for. A different and viable product in the market is definite draw to most VC’s because the less direct competitors there are in the market, the better.

However, investors are different and VC’s fund start ups or other young businesses that show potential for long term growth.

Here is the list of South Africa’s top venture capital firms.

1. Horizon Equity:

Horizon Equity has been in existence since 1992 and is one of the most established venture companies in South Africa. The firm prides itself for having a knack of partnering with brilliant companies. Providing growth and buyout capital to small and medium sized businesses except for start up is their primary specialty.

2. Intel Capital:

The firm has been set up in such a way that it manages corporate venture capital, global investment, mergers and acquisitions. Technology start up companies that offer hardware, software and services targeting enterprise remains a target for this firm.

3. Kickstarter:

Kickstarter firm is all for artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers and other creators. Many creative projects have seen the light of day after securing funding from the Kickstarter community.

4. Aldevo Capital:

Aldevo is the first private equity firm that has set its investments mandate in technology enabled companies across sub Saharan Africa.

5. Invenfin:

Invenfin is targeted at helping and building world class businesses – with the aim of competing globally.