HAVAÍC

Venture Capital Western Cape, South Africa ·Founded 2015

Overview

HAVAÍC is a Cape Town-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, high-growth African technology start-ups with global potential. The firm invests in and supports post-revenue companies across various sectors, including fintech, healthtech, and agri-tech, aiming to scale them both locally and internationally. HAVAÍC's investment philosophy focuses on identifying innovative and impactful technology solutions that address real-world challenges and have disruptive growth potential. The firm's strategy involves providing not only capital but also strategic support and advisory services to its portfolio companies. This comprehensive approach includes assistance with capital raising, corporate advisory, and leveraging extensive local and international networks to maximize the impact and returns of their investments. HAVAÍC's team comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds in fund management, investment banking, legal and M&A, corporate finance, and advisory services, ensuring a well-rounded support system for entrepreneurs. Since its inception, HAVAÍC has demonstrated a strong track record of investing in, scaling, and exiting start-ups across the continent. The firm has achieved multiple successful exits, delivering significant returns to its investors. HAVAÍC's commitment to empowering African-born tech startups is evident in its portfolio, which serves millions of customers across numerous countries, reflecting the firm's dedication to fostering innovation and economic growth within Africa and beyond.

Investment Focus

  • Post-revenue
  • High-growth
  • Global prospects
  • Technology-driven solutions
  • Innovative and impactful products or services

Portfolio Companies

AuraKudaSAPaySportableNjiaPaySwiftVEECrowdforceMobizComparisureTandaRecoMedHearXTalk360ShopExRapidDeployEargoLX HearinghearX GroupFireball CapitalSA SME Fund

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Frequently asked questions about HAVAÍC

What sectors does HAVAÍC invest in?

HAVAÍC invests in Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, HealthTech, FinTech and E-commerce, and is based in Western Cape, South Africa. HAVAÍC is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does HAVAÍC invest at?

HAVAÍC backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 20M.

Which regions does HAVAÍC invest in?

HAVAÍC invests across Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.

What companies has HAVAÍC invested in?

HAVAÍC's portfolio includes Aura, Kuda, SAPay, Sportable, NjiaPay, SwiftVEE, Crowdforce and Mobiz.

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