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Johannesburg

Seed

Series A

Jason Goldberg

Daniel Hatfield

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Investment in Startup

Edge Growth

Edge Growth is a South African investment and business development firm helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand by providing funding, skills, and market access.

Cape Town

Series B

Sensor Networks

AI/IoT

Internet

Risk Management

Sensor Networks develops intelligent technology for risk management and energy efficiency in the home.

IG3N

Energy

Renewables

Manufacturing

Technology

I-G3N is a South African lithium battery manufacturer that develops affordable, high-quality, and sustainable energy storage solutions for homes, businesses, and electric vehicles to address the energy crisis and reduce carbon emissions.

Durban

SMEasy

SaaS

Accounting

Small and Medium Businesses

Business Development

Software

SMEasy is an easy-to-use online Business Management and Accounting System for Small Business, specifically designed for people who don't understand accounting.

Angel

Syafunda

Education

E-Learning

EdTech

Content

Syafunda is a national learning & bursary application platform that delivers supplementary learning via online and mobile channels.

Edge Growth and the ASISA ESD initiative have invested R20 million in I-G3N, a black empowered female-owned SME specializing in lithium-ion batteries for Africa. The investment, in partnership with Secha Capital, aims to boost growth in I-G3N's target sectors, increase renewable energy adoption, create jobs, and upskill local talent. The funding will support I-G3N's mission to provide affordable clean energy solutions amid South Africa's energy challenges.

Edge Growth, ASISA ESD invest R20m in I-G3N

I-G3N, a South African black empowered female-owned SME that develops lithium-ion batteries, has raised $1.3 million in funding from Edge Growth and the ASISA ESD initiative, with support from Secha Capital. The investment aims to boost I-G3N's financial growth, job creation, and expansion into the African energy storage market, addressing local energy needs amid national grid instability.

Female-owned battery manufacturer secures $1.3m investment – I-G3N

South African ed-tech startup Syafunda has raised ZAR2.5 million (US$140,000) in funding from Edge Growth to scale its operations in response to increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis. The funding will help Syafunda provide digital access to education for high school and post-high school students in under-serviced communities across South Africa. Edge Growth's partnership aims to enhance the impact on education and job creation over the next five years.

SA ed-tech startup Syafunda raises $140k funding from Edge Growth

In June 2022, Savant led an investment round into Sensor Networks, a smart-home automation company that offers clients peace of mind and ongoing savings. Savant was joined by Sanari Capital, Edge Growth and 4Di – all previous investors in the company. Sensor Networks closed the round at R22.5 million ($1.25 million).

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