Naspers
Overview
Founded in 1915, Naspers is a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds leading companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the world's leading platforms in internet, video entertainment, and media.\ \Naspers companies connect people to each other and the wider world, help people improve their daily lives, and entertain audiences with the best of local and global content. Every day, millions of people use the products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired or built, including Avito, Brainly, Codecademy, Delivery Hero, eMAG, Flipkart, ibibo, iFood, letgo, Media24, Movile, MultiChoice, OLX, PayU, Showmax, SimilarWeb, Swiggy, Twiggle, and Udemy. Similarly, hundreds of millions of people have made the platforms of its associates Tencent (www.tencent.com; SEHK 00700), Mail.ru (www.corp.mail.ru; LSE: MAIL), and MakeMyTrip Limited (www.makemytrip.com; NASDAQ:MMYT) a part of their daily lives.\ \Naspers is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ) and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: NPSN).\ \For more information, please visit www.naspers.com
Investment Focus
- High-growth potential
- Market leadership
- Scalable business models
- Innovative solutions
- Strong management teams
- Global or regional expansion opportunities
- Positive societal impact
- Sustainable business practices
- Competitive differentiation
- Proven product-market fit
- Clear exit strategies
- Alignment with Naspers's strategic objectives
- Ability to leverage Naspers's global network
- Financial viability
- Regulatory compliance
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Naspers
What sectors does Naspers invest in?
Naspers invests in Technology, Telecommunications, Media, Retail, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Naspers is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Naspers invest at?
Naspers backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage and Pre-IPO, writing cheques of 50M - 500M.
Which regions does Naspers invest in?
Naspers invests across United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe and Asia.
What companies has Naspers invested in?
Naspers's portfolio includes Swiggy, Tencent, Ctrip, Stack Overflow, OLX, PayU, iFood and Delivery Hero.
How do I contact Naspers?
Naspers's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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