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Startups in South Africa

Venture-backed companies headquartered in South Africa, with their investors and latest round, each checked against its own site.

VCinfo lists 182 companies here, each checked at its own domain. Sensor Networks (2 backers), One Sun Health (1 backer) and Caring for Girls (1 backer) have the most checked backers among them.

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One Sun Healthonesunhealth.org
One Sun Health promotes sustainable, locally-driven solutions to improve health and well-being in rural South Africa.

Backed byThe Resolution ProjectSouth AfricaHealthcare & Biotech

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Caring for Girlscfgsa.org.za
Caring For Girls South Africa is a registered Non-Profit Organisation that cares for and uplifts young girls in South Africa.

Backed byThe Resolution ProjectSouth AfricaEducationHealthcare & Biotech

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Rance Timberrancetimber.co.za
Rance Timber is a saw milling company manufacturing premium quality South African pine sawn board products

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaIndustrial & Manufacturing

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Vuka Timbersvukatimbers.co.za
Vuka Timbers manufactures treated wooden poles and timber products.

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaIndustrial & ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Sustainabuild Groupsustainabuild.tech
Sustainabuild Group offers a range of specialist and complementary solutions including manufacturing, professional services, and installations for construction and building technologies

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaReal Estate & ConstructionIndustrial & Manufacturing

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Octoplayoctoplay.com
Octoplay is now live in South Africa with Hollywoodbets and offers various cash games and jackpots.

Backed byNFXSouth AfricaGamingEnterprise Software

1investor12 Nov 2026added
Solar Safesolarsafe.co.za
Solar Safe installs and repairs solar power systems for homes and businesses in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Backed byChrysalis LEAPSouth AfricaEducationIndustrial & Manufacturing

1investor12 Nov 2026added
NAWIRInawirigroup.com
Nawiri Group operates safari brands and offers nature-based travel experiences in Africa

Backed byKuzanaSouth AfricaLegal & ComplianceAI & Machine Learning

1investor11 Nov 2026added
Teracoteraco.co.za
Teraco provides data centre environments for enterprises to build and deploy their hybrid IT strategies in Africa

Backed byColumbia CapitalSouth AfricaIndustrial & ManufacturingReal Estate & Construction

1investor10 Nov 2026added
https://www.custostech.com/custostech.com
Custos Media Technologies provides content protection solutions using blockchain technology and forensic watermarking

Backed byDCGSouth AfricaMedia & EntertainmentCybersecurity

1investor10 Nov 2026added
Botlhale Aibotlhale.ai
Botlhale Ai provides analytics and automation services, including speech analytics and multilingual speech APIs

Backed byCreative Destruction LabSouth AfricaAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

1investor10 Nov 2026added
Water Ledger Globalwaterledger.com
Water Ledger Global provides a system for water accounting and trading, allowing for shared facts and transparency in water management.

Backed byLaunch AfricaSouth AfricaAI & Machine Learning

1investor6 Nov 2026latest round
Herholdt'sherholdts.co.za
The company provides electrical and renewable energy products and solutions

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaE-commerce & MarketplacesIndustrial & Manufacturing

1investor9 Nov 2026added
HERAheragroup.co.za
The company provides cybersecurity services, including penetration testing and vulnerability management.

Backed byRise CapitalSouth AfricaCybersecurityAI & Machine Learning

1investor9 Nov 2026added
Summit Private Equity Fundsummitafrica.com
Summit Africa is a specialist Alternatives Investment Manager, delivering bespoke investment solutions through its Private Equity Fund and unlisted Social Infrastructure Fund.

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaFintechReal Estate & Construction

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Revego Africa Energy Fundrevego.co.za
Revego Fund Managers is a fund manager that invests in renewable energy assets across sub-Saharan Africa

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaEducationFintech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Vantage Mezzanine IV Pan African Sub-Fundvantagecapital.co.za
Vantage Capital is an Africa-focused fund manager that has raised funds of over $1.6 billion and made investments across various African countries.

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaFintechReal Estate & Construction

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund IIpembani-remgro.com

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaEducationHealthcare & Biotech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Taung Goldtaunggold.com
Taung Gold is a gold developer that acquires gold properties to develop into operating mines.

Backed byMandra CapitalSouth AfricaMobility & LogisticsIndustrial & Manufacturing

1investor8 Nov 2026added
LIGHTECHlightech.ai
Lightech implements AI-powered IT service management and enterprise service management tools for businesses

Backed byTech Garden VenturesSouth AfricaAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Contactablecontactable.co.za
Contactable provides an integrated identity platform for enterprises in Africa

Backed byFireball CapitalSouth AfricaFintechCybersecurity

1investor18 Sept 2025latest round
Sensor Networkssensornetworks.co.za
The company develops intelligent technology for risk management and energy efficiency in the home.

Backed by4Di CapitalFireball CapitalSouth AfricaEducationIndustrial & Manufacturing

2investors8 Nov 2026added
DataProphetdataprophet.com
DataProphet builds and runs custom machine learning for financial services, manufacturing, and other businesses.

Backed byFireball CapitalSouth AfricaAI & Machine LearningFintech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
iidentifiiiidentifii.com
The company provides biometric identity solutions for fraud prevention through facial verification and liveness detection.

Backed byFireball CapitalSouth AfricaFintechCybersecurity

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Pargopargo.co.za
Pargo provides a click-and-collect delivery service with numerous pick-up points across South Africa

Backed byFireball CapitalSouth AfricaE-commerce & MarketplacesFintech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Kamosokamosofuels.biz
Kamoso Fuel and Gas is an independent procurer of petroleum products that markets and supplies to commercial customers, government and parastatals who use high volumes of petroleum products.

Backed byBritish International InvestmentSouth AfricaEducationHealthcare & Biotech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Eco Dieselecodiesel.co.za
Eco Diesel is a leading provider of innovative, low-sulphur fuel solutions and sustainable alternatives in the petrochemical industry.

Backed byPacific ChannelSouth AfricaAI & Machine Learning

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Helmhelm.africa
Helm designs and builds intelligent products and services, including AI-powered customer experience solutions

Backed byTamarind HillSouth AfricaAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

1investor8 Nov 2026added
Trident Fitnesstridentfitness.co.za
Trident Fitness provides functional fitness training and conditioning services

Backed byThe FSE GroupSouth AfricaHealthcare & Biotech

1investor8 Nov 2026added
GetBirdgetbird.co.za
The company operates a bagel bar, coffee and kitchen.

Backed bysimple.CapitalSouth AfricaFood & Agriculture

1investor7 Nov 2026added
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