| Date | Title | Description |
| 20.11.2024 | TactoTek and Janngo Capital: Pioneering Change in Tech and Investment | In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and investment, two recent developments stand out. TactoTek, a Finnish company, has secured a significant funding round to enhance its innovative IMSE® technology. Meanwhile, Janngo Capital has c... |
| 19.11.2024 | Janngo Capital closes its $78 million gender-equal venture capital fund | Janngo Capital has closed its oversubscribed $78 million fund, making it Africa’s largest gender-equal tech venture capital fund.
With major new investors including Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, DFC, IFC, and ANAVA joining ancho... |
| 23.09.2024 | Talk360: Bridging Distances with New Funding | In a world where communication is vital, Talk360 is making waves. The South African international calling app has secured $1.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. This investment is not just a financial boost; it’s a lifeline for milli... |
| 19.09.2024 | SA’s international calling app Talk360 raised $1.4 M Pre-series A funding | Pre-Series A funding of US $1.4 million has been raised by the South African international calling app Talk360 in order to advance its objective of connecting seven million people by 2025 and fortify its path towards long-term profitability... |
| 21.08.2024 | SA VC firm HAVAÍC concludes $15 M first close of African Innovation Fund III’s US $50 M | The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US $15 million out of a target size of US $50 million. The firm is based in South Africa and works with major investors Universum Wealth and the SA SME F... |
| 02.08.2024 | South African VC HAVAÍC marks first close of third pan-Africa fund | Premium
Ian Lessem, managing partner , HAVAÍC
HAVAÍC, a South African venture capital fund that backs early-stage, high-growth African tech startups, has marked the first close of its third Africa-focused fund, its largest outing so far. Th... |
| 27.03.2024 | HAVAÍC Reinvests R12 Million in Fleet Breakdown Platform RNR | Share this:
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| 04.10.2022 | HAVAÍC joins pre-series A round to expand Tanda | Cape Town-headquartered venture capital firm HAVAÍC has completed its third investment in Kenyan fintech Tanda. The investment from the firm’s $20 million HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund is part of an ongoing pre-series A round in partne... |
| 04.10.2022 | HAVAÍC joins pre-series A round to expand Tanda | Cape Town-headquartered venture capital firm HAVAÍC has completed its third investment in Kenyan fintech Tanda. The investment from the firm’s $20 million HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund is part of an ongoing pre-series A round in partne... |
| 04.10.2022 | SA’s HAVAÍC Joins Pre-Series A Investment Round To Expand Tanda Across East Africa | Rob Heath HAVAIC |
| 18.08.2022 | HAVAÍC invests $500k in Kenyan fintech start-up FinAccess | Cape Town-based venture capital firm HAVAÍC invested $500 000 in FinAccess, an East African software solutions provider that digitises community banks, and savings, credit and farming co-ops.
FinAccess drives financial inclusion and unlock... |
| 18.08.2022 | HAVAÍC invests $500k in Kenyan fintech start-up FinAccess | Cape Town-based venture capital firm HAVAÍC invested $500 000 in FinAccess, an East African software solutions provider that digitises community banks, and savings, credit and farming co-ops.
FinAccess drives financial inclusion and unlocks... |
| 08.08.2022 | HAVAÍC Takes R8.4 Million Bet On FinAccess To Grow Across Africa | Barclay Paul FinAccess |
| 01.06.2022 | Dutch-based Talk360 raises €3.7M to bridge connectivity and accessibility in underserved communities | Leusden, the Netherlands-headquartered Talk360, an international calling app that helps people make reliable and affordable calls to any landline or mobile phone worldwide, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $4M (approximately €3.73... |
| 27.01.2022 | CompariSure raises R15M in Pre-Series A round lead by local VC firms | South African startup, CompariSure, has raised R15 million ($980 000) from Cape Town based HAVAÍC and 4Di in a Pre-Series A funding round lead by HAVAÍC.
The company is currently exploring growth in sectors beyond financial services and wil... |
| 27.01.2022 | CompariSure raises R15M in Pre-Series A round lead by local VC firms | South African startup, CompariSure, has raised R15 million ($980 000) from Cape Town based HAVAÍC and 4Di in a Pre-Series A funding round lead by HAVAÍC.
The company is currently exploring growth in sectors beyond financial services and wi... |
| 08.12.2021 | “We like to invest in businesses where the founders are in control.” — Ian Lessem on HAVAÍC’s investment thesis | Share this article:
The bulk of the funding that goes to African startups comes from outside the continent. In 2020, 71% of the money invested in Nigerian startups came from outside the country. It is a similar story in other countries.
In ... |
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| 13.05.2021 | Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa [Opinion] | Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups.
He says startups on the continent are at a distinct adv... |
| 13.05.2021 | Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa [Opinion] | Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups.
He says startups on the continent are at a distinct adva... |
| 13.04.2021 | SA venture capital firm HAVAÍC invests in Kenyan start-up | HAVAÍC partner Rob Heath.
Cape Town-based venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has invested an undisclosed amount of funding into Kenyan agency banking
BANKING UC-Wireless is a solutions-based distributor for integrated wireless communications ... |
| 12.04.2021 | Kenyan fintech tech startup secures funding to regionally expand | Nairobi-based fintech startup Tanda has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Cape Town-based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota, and three other investors.
Tanda has secured an undisclos... |
| 12.04.2021 | Kenyan fintech tech startup secures funding to regionally expand | Nairobi-based fintech startup Tanda has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Cape Town-based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota, and three other investors.
Tanda has secured an undisclose... |
| 02.03.2021 | African-focused VC launches new fund | HAVAÍC in partnership with Universum Wealth has secured funding to launch its newest fund, The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund.
The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund has secured its second close of funding
Ian Lessem, managing partner a... |
| 02.03.2021 | HAVAÍC taps Universum Wealth to establish new fund | Early-stage African tech investor HAVAÍC has entered into a joint-venture (JV) with Universum Wealth to establish a new Pan-African start-up business investment fund.
Named HAVAÍC’s Universum Core African Fund, the new fund will allow both ... |
| 02.03.2021 | African-focused VC launches new fund | HAVAÍC in partnership with Universum Wealth has secured funding to launch its newest fund, The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund.
The HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund has secured its second close of funding
Ian Lessem, managing partner... |
| 18.02.2021 | SA medtech startup receives $8.3-million investment | hearX, an early-stage South African-based global medtech disruptor, has secured an investment of $8.3-million led by Bose Ventures, a US-based venture capital group and with participation from HAVAÍC alongside co-investments from Futuregrow... |
| 18.02.2021 | African tech start-ups set to reach new heights | Ian Lessem, managing partner of venture capital firm HAVAÍC.
The coming months show promising signs of continued growth and investment in African technology start-ups.
So says Ian Lessem, managing partner
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| 18.02.2021 | SA medtech startup receives $8.3-million investment | hearX, an early-stage South African-based global medtech disruptor, has secured an investment of $8.3-million led by Bose Ventures, a US-based venture capital group and with participation from HAVAÍC alongside co-investments from Futuregrow... |
| 02.12.2020 | HAVAIC reaches agreement with Custostech | Following a legal dispute between venture capitalist firm, HAVAIC and Stellenbosch based startup, Custostech, the two parties have reached an amicable agreement.
This comes after HAVAÍC reportedly sued the startup for $4.45-million, allegin... |
| 02.12.2020 | HAVAIC reaches agreement with Custostech | Following a legal dispute between venture capitalist firm, HAVAIC and Stellenbosch based startup, Custostech, the two parties have reached an amicable agreement.
This comes after HAVAÍC reportedly sued the startup for $4.45-million, allegi... |
| 02.06.2020 | LionPride Agility Fund invests in SA healthtech BusyMed | SA healthtech startup BusyMed has raised an undisclosed amount of investment from the R500-million LionPride Agility Fund.
Neither the investor nor the startup disclosed the investment amount.
BusyMed was founded in April last year by Por... |
| 02.06.2020 | LionPride Agility Fund invests in SA healthtech BusyMed | SA healthtech startup BusyMed has raised an undisclosed amount of investment from the R500-million LionPride Agility Fund.
Neither the investor nor the startup disclosed the investment amount.
BusyMed was founded in April last year by Port ... |
| 08.04.2020 | We’re still open to working with Custostech says HAVAIC CEO in statement | Ian Lessem, the CEO of SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC, which is suing startup Stellenbosch based Custostech for $4.45-million, says his VC is “still open to working together with the founders”.
“We believe the founders and Custos h... |
| 08.04.2020 | We’re still open to working with Custostech says HAVAIC CEO in statement | Ian Lessem, the CEO of SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC, which is suing startup Stellenbosch based Custostech for $4.45-million, says his VC is “still open to working together with the founders”.
“We believe the founders and Custos ha... |
| 07.04.2020 | HAVAIC acted with integrity with us, say founders from VC’s portfolio companies | While SA venture capitalists have expressed shock over venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC‘s decision to sue startup Custostech for $4.45-million, the founders of four of the VC’s investee firms say there was nothing untoward in their deali... |
| 07.04.2020 | HAVAIC acted with integrity with us, say founders from VC’s portfolio companies | While SA venture capitalists have expressed shock over venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC‘s decision to sue startup Custostech for $4.45-million, the founders of four of the VC’s investee firms say there was nothing untoward in their deali... |
| 07.04.2020 | Savca pledges to act over HAVAIC-Custostech matter when case has concluded | The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) said it is following the case between SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC and Stellenbosch based Custostech “closely” and will act in terms of its current Code o... |
| 07.04.2020 | Savca pledges to act over HAVAIC-Custostech matter when case has concluded | The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) said it is following the case between SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC and Stellenbosch based Custostech “closely” and will act in terms of its current Code o... |
| 06.04.2020 | SA venture capitalists shocked over Havaic’s bid to sue Custostech for $4.5m | SA venture capitalists have expressed shock and concern over local venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC‘s decision to sue Stellenbosch based startup Custostech for $4.45-million.
The VC alleges that the startup reneged on a R3.5-million inve... |
| 06.04.2020 | SA venture capitalists shocked over Havaic’s bid to sue Custostech for $4.5m | SA venture capitalists have expressed shock and concern over local venture capital (VC) company HAVAIC‘s decision to sue Stellenbosch based startup Custostech for $4.45-million.
The VC alleges that the startup reneged on a R3.5-million inv... |
| 03.04.2020 | SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid | Stellenbosch-based startup Custostech says it has been forced to lay off most its staff after SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC sued the startup for $4.45-million, alleging its founders reneged on an investment agreement.
In legal pape... |
| 03.04.2020 | SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid | Stellenbosch-based startup Custostech says it has been forced to lay off most its staff after SA venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC sued the startup for $4.45-million, alleging its founders reneged on an investment agreement.
In legal pap... |
| 31.03.2020 | Mobiz, SA’s Mailchamp for SMS marketing nets first $1m in a $2m round [Updated] | UPDATE (19 June 2020): HAVAIC today confirmed in a statement that the VC had invested in Mobiz.
While the VC did not say how much it had invested in Mobiz, the startup’s founder Greg Chen told Ventureburn at the time when this story was pub... |
| 31.03.2020 | Mobiz, SA’s Mailchamp for SMS marketing nets first $1m in a $2m round [Updated] | UPDATE (19 June 2020): HAVAIC today confirmed in a statement that the VC had invested in Mobiz.
While the VC did not say how much it had invested in Mobiz, the startup’s founder Greg Chen told Ventureburn at the time when this story was pu... |
| 19.03.2020 | SA venture capitalists prepare for tough times ahead with onset of coronavirus | SA venture capitalists are preparing for tough times ahead, as the onset of the coronavirus threatens to cut short funding rounds and in some cases place strain on their portfolio companies.
Justin Stanford (pictured above), a general partn... |
| 19.03.2020 | SA venture capitalists prepare for tough times ahead with onset of coronavirus | SA venture capitalists are preparing for tough times ahead, as the onset of the coronavirus threatens to cut short funding rounds and in some cases place strain on their portfolio companies.
Justin Stanford (pictured above), a general part... |
| 29.01.2020 | SA VC HAVAÍC reveals it’s funded Kenyan startup Tanda | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC revealed yesterday that it has concluded an investment in Nairobi based Dukapay Ltd (trading as Tanda).
The investment was made at the end of last year, ahead of a syndicated seed round o... |
| 29.01.2020 | SA VC HAVAÍC reveals it’s funded Kenyan startup Tanda | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC revealed yesterday that it has concluded an investment in Nairobi based Dukapay Ltd (trading as Tanda).
The investment was made at the end of last year, ahead of a syndicated seed round of... |
| 22.01.2020 | We’re betting on investing R250m in startups over next 3 to 5 years – HAVAÍC head | Venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC is betting on an exciting next three to five years. This, after the Cape Town based VC deployed R40-million in five investments and one follow-on investment in 2019.
So bullish is the VC’s CEO Ian Lessen ... |
| 22.01.2020 | HAVAÍC reveals its invested about $550k in SA biotech startup 3X4 Genetics | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC has invested “about $550 000” in genetic tests startup 3X4 Genetics, the VC’s CEO Ian Lessem has revealed.
The investment will form part of the startup’s Series-A round, which included a ... |
| 22.01.2020 | HAVAÍC reveals its invested about $550k in SA biotech startup 3X4 Genetics | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC has invested “about $550 000” in genetic tests startup 3X4 Genetics, the VC’s CEO Ian Lessem has revealed.
The investment will form part of the startup’s Series-A round, which included a $... |
| 22.01.2020 | HAVAÍC, institutional funder invest further R6m in Aura | Joburg-based startup Aura has netted a further R6-million from Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC.
The investment, which was made in the last quarter of 2019, was made together with an institutional funding partner, the VC’... |
| 22.01.2020 | We’re betting on investing R250m in startups over next 3 to 5 years – HAVAÍC head | Venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC is betting on an exciting next three to five years. This, after the Cape Town based VC deployed R40-million in five investments and one follow-on investment in 2019.
So bullish is the VC’s CEO Ian Lessen... |
| 22.01.2020 | HAVAÍC, institutional funder invest further R6m in Aura | Joburg-based startup Aura has netted a further R6-million from Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC.
The investment, which was made in the last quarter of 2019, was made together with an institutional funding partner, the VC... |
| 10.09.2019 | Former Springleap MD’s startup BigTeam raises investment from Mailchimp | Trevor Wolfe, the former managing director of Springleap — whose former founder Eran Eyal is facing fraud charges in the US over misrepresenting the SA startup to investors — has raised funding from US tech company Mailchimp.
While neither ... |
| 10.09.2019 | Former Springleap MD’s startup BigTeam raises investment from Mailchimp | Trevor Wolfe, the former managing director of Springleap — whose former founder Eran Eyal is facing fraud charges in the US over misrepresenting the SA startup to investors — has raised funding from US tech company Mailchimp.
While neither... |
| 30.08.2019 | Leapfrog Ventures CEO reveals $100k investment in Kenya’s MPost was concluded last year | Leapfrog Ventures CEO Takumo Terakubo has revealed he invested $100 000 in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost. The investment was made last year, he said.
Nairobi-based MPost uses consumers’ mobile phone numbers to create internationally... |
| 30.08.2019 | Leapfrog Ventures CEO reveals $100k investment in Kenya’s MPost was concluded last year | Leapfrog Ventures CEO Takumo Terakubo has revealed he invested $100 000 in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost. The investment was made last year, he said.
Nairobi-based MPost uses consumers’ mobile phone numbers to create internationally ... |
| 29.07.2019 | SA trio behind US-based startup Sortd net funding from HAVAÍC [Updated] | Sortd, a US-based software startup founded by three SA founders, has secured investment from Cape Town based venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC.
Sortd has developed a subscription-based productivity suite for users of Gmail and GSuite (Googl... |
| 29.07.2019 | SA trio behind US-based startup Sortd net funding from HAVAÍC [Updated] | Sortd, a US-based software startup founded by three SA founders, has secured investment from Cape Town based venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC.
Sortd has developed a subscription-based productivity suite for users of Gmail and GSuite (Google... |
| 19.06.2019 | Can South African Startups Offer Investors Global Returns? | Startup. Gajus / Shutterstock.com
by Ian Lessem
South African businesses funded by Venture Capital (VC) are competing on the world’s stage, billing in US dollars and earning investors market leading returns, while simultaneously granting ac... |
| 19.06.2019 | Can South African Startups Offer Investors Global Returns? | Startup. Gajus / Shutterstock.com |
| 11.06.2019 | HAVAÍC invests undisclosed sum in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC yesterday announced that it had invested an undisclosed sum in a pre-Series A round in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost.
Nairobi-based Mpost uses consumers’ mobile phone numbers to create... |
| 11.06.2019 | HAVAÍC invests undisclosed sum in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC yesterday announced that it had invested an undisclosed sum in a pre-Series A round in Kenyan virtual postbox startup MPost.
Nairobi-based Mpost uses consumers’ mobile phone numbers to creat... |
| 23.05.2019 | Taking your African tech startup global [Opinion] | There are several stories of SA and African companies successfully taking their products and services to the global market.
However, African entrepreneurs have to overcome various financial, legal and regulatory challenges in order to take ... |
| 23.05.2019 | Taking your African tech startup global [Opinion] | There are several stories of SA and African companies successfully taking their products and services to the global market.
However, African entrepreneurs have to overcome various financial, legal and regulatory challenges in order to take... |
| 22.03.2019 | As SA proptech sector hots up here are five startups to watch | The proptech sector is hotting up. Last year saw online estate agency PropertyFox acquire fellow Cape Town based property platform Steeple for an undisclosed sum and Pam Golding Properties buy up low commission agency Eazi.com, also for an ... |
| 22.03.2019 | As SA proptech sector hots up here are five startups to watch | The proptech sector is hotting up. Last year saw online estate agency PropertyFox acquire fellow Cape Town based property platform Steeple for an undisclosed sum and Pam Golding Properties buy up low commission agency Eazi.com, also for an ... |
| 20.03.2019 | Property technology SA PropTech to host first event next month | A new networking organisation for South Africa’s growing property technology — or proptech — sector is set to be held in Johannesburg next month.
SA PropTech co-founder Wayne Berger revealed to Ventureburn in a phone call today that the ev... |
| 20.03.2019 | Property technology SA PropTech to host first event next month | A new networking organisation for South Africa’s growing property technology — or proptech — sector is set to be held in Johannesburg next month.
SA PropTech co-founder Wayne Berger revealed to Ventureburn in a phone call today that the eve... |
| 11.02.2019 | Everything you need to know about SA’s tech startup ecosystem [updated 2019] | Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or other opportunities? Are you an aspiring startup owner looking for assistance? Well, you have come to t... |
| 11.02.2019 | Everything you need to know about SA’s tech startup ecosystem [updated 2019] | Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or other opportunities? Are you an aspiring startup owner looking for assistance? Well, you have come to t... |
| 19.12.2018 | Are these the biggest disclosed VC deals in 2018 involving SA tech startups? | SA tech startups raised over a R1-billion or over $89.3-million in 2018. This is the figure available to Ventureburn through the 15 venture capital (VC) deals in which startups disclosed how much they raised (JUMO’s $52-million and $12.5-mi... |
| 19.12.2018 | Are these the biggest disclosed VC deals in 2018 involving SA tech startups? | SA tech startups raised over a R1-billion or over $89.3-million in 2018. This is the figure available to Ventureburn through the 15 venture capital (VC) deals in which startups disclosed how much they raised (JUMO’s $52-million and $12.5-mi... |
| 16.10.2018 | HAVAÍC acquires 10% stake in SA real-estate portal Instant Property | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company Havaíc has acquired a 10% equity stake in commercial real-estate portal Instant Property.
In a statement yesterday (15 October), Havaíc said it has advanced the first round of financing — for wh... |
| 16.10.2018 | HAVAÍC acquires 10% stake in SA real-estate portal Instant Property | Cape Town based venture capital (VC) company Havaíc has acquired a 10% equity stake in commercial real-estate portal Instant Property.
In a statement yesterday (15 October), Havaíc said it has advanced the first round of financing — for whi... |
| 29.05.2018 | First Uber partnership, now Aura secures first R2m from HAVAÍC in equity raise | Days after concluding a deal with ride-hailing company Uber, Joburg-based startup Aura announced today that it has secured the first R2-million in a R6-million equity raise to help fund its cloud-based security platform.
News24 reported on ... |
| 29.05.2018 | First Uber partnership, now Aura secures first R2m from HAVAÍC in equity raise | Days after concluding a deal with ride-hailing company Uber, Joburg-based startup Aura announced today that it has secured the first R2-million in a R6-million equity raise to help fund its cloud-based security platform.
News24 reported on... |
| 28.05.2018 | HAVAÍC holds onto five investments despite two offers, says Ian Lessem [Q&A] | While Cape Town venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC has yet to exit any of its five portfolio investments, it has had two opportunities to do so since launching about two and a half years ago, says the VC’s CEO Ian Lessem.
Lessem told Ventu... |
| 28.05.2018 | HAVAÍC holds onto five investments despite two offers, says Ian Lessem [Q&A] | While Cape Town venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC has yet to exit any of its five portfolio investments, it has had two opportunities to do so since launching about two and a half years ago, says the VC’s CEO Ian Lessem.
Lessem told Vent... |
| 10.04.2018 | Healthtech startup Vula Mobile raises R1m after partnering with HAVAÍC | Medical referral startup Vula Mobile has raised R1-million in a seed round after partnering with Cape Town-based investment and advisory firm HAVAÍC.
Vula, which was founded in 2014 by Dr William Mapham, enables health workers — particular... |
| 10.04.2018 | Healthtech startup Vula Mobile raises R1m after partnering with HAVAÍC | Medical referral startup Vula Mobile has raised R1-million in a seed round after partnering with Cape Town-based investment and advisory firm HAVAÍC.
Vula, which was founded in 2014 by Dr William Mapham, enables health workers — particularl... |
| 05.01.2018 | Funding your startup: Ventureburn lists the SA investors delivering [2019 update] | For entrepreneurs wanting to find early-stage funding, this is the article for you. As there is generally a veil of secrecy surrounding funding and startups, there is often smoke and mirrors in the industry, with many claiming to be “invest... |
| 05.01.2018 | Funding your startup: Ventureburn lists the SA investors delivering [2019 update] | For entrepreneurs wanting to find early-stage funding, this is the article for you. As there is generally a veil of secrecy surrounding funding and startups, there is often smoke and mirrors in the industry, with many claiming to be “invest... |
| 12.12.2017 | Watch these guys — here are the SA startups to look out for in 2018 | Tech startups that focus on solving problems using data analysis top Ventureburn’s list for the 12 South African tech firms to watch in 2018 – be they transport, agriculture, transport, or finance.
Fintech, will continue to be the hottest s... |
| 12.12.2017 | Watch these guys — here are the SA startups to look out for in 2018 | Tech startups that focus on solving problems using data analysis top Ventureburn’s list for the 12 South African tech firms to watch in 2018 – be they transport, agriculture, transport, or finance.
Fintech, will continue to be the hottest ... |
| 23.11.2017 | HAVAÍC announces R4.5m investment in Cape healthtech startup Recomed | South African venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC announced today that it has led a fully subscribed equity raise of R4.5-million in Cape Town healthtech startup RecoMed.
The investment was secured by HAVAÍC, the Association for Savings and I... |
| 23.11.2017 | HAVAÍC announces R4.5m investment in Cape healthtech startup Recomed | South African venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC announced today that it has led a fully subscribed equity raise of R4.5-million in Cape Town healthtech startup RecoMed.
The investment was secured by HAVAÍC, the Association for Savings and In... |
| 16.11.2017 | SA medical bookings platform Recomed set to announce new funding round | Cape Town based medical bookings platform Recomed is set to announce a new funding round led by local venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC, the startup’s founder Sheraan Amod has confirmed.
Amod, who celebrates his 32nd birthday today and will ... |
| 16.11.2017 | SA medical bookings platform Recomed set to announce new funding round | Cape Town based medical bookings platform Recomed is set to announce a new funding round led by local venture capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC, the startup’s founder Sheraan Amod has confirmed.
Amod, who celebrates his 32nd birthday today and will... |
| 30.10.2017 | Cape Town company Digital Cabinet lands R5m funding from HAVAÍC, Growth Grid | Cape Town tech company Digital Cabinet has landed R5-million in equity funding, local venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC announced today.
The investment was secured from a consortium of individuals led by HAVAÍC, with a smaller stake from ... |
| 30.10.2017 | Cape Town company Digital Cabinet lands R5m funding from HAVAÍC, Growth Grid | Cape Town tech company Digital Cabinet has landed R5-million in equity funding, local venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC announced today.
The investment was secured from a consortium of individuals led by HAVAÍC, with a smaller stake from... |
| 18.08.2017 | HealthTech app, platform builders face legal hurdles in SA, hear delegates | HealthTech app and platform developers in South Africa are being held back by rules and regulations, which has seen at least one locally developed platform shift its focus to Kenya, delegates heard at a healthtech seminar held in Cape Town ... |
| 18.08.2017 | HealthTech app, platform builders face legal hurdles in SA, hear delegates | HealthTech app and platform developers in South Africa are being held back by rules and regulations, which has seen at least one locally developed platform shift its focus to Kenya, delegates heard at a healthtech seminar held in Cape Town ... |
| 10.08.2017 | VC companies don’t necessarily have to set up a fund to invest – here’s why | Engaging with investors is often like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
This is the feedback we got from entrepreneurs in the early days of setting up venture capital company HAVAÍC. Often entrepreneurs were told by an investor t... |
| 10.08.2017 | VC companies don’t necessarily have to set up a fund to invest – here’s why | Engaging with investors is often like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
This is the feedback we got from entrepreneurs in the early days of setting up venture capital company HAVAÍC. Often entrepreneurs were told by an investor th... |
| 10.07.2017 | HAVAÍC to undertake a R5m capital raise for SA company Digital Cabinet | Cape Town venture capital (VC) company HAVAÍC today announced it would undertake a R5-million capital raise for local paperless cloud solutions company Digital Cabinet. The raise includes the conversion of the convertible loan, extended in ... |
