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Johannesburg

Reuel Khoza

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Hlayisani Capital

Hlayisani Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm that is focused on growing sub-Saharan African businesses and entrepreneurs; putting them on the global map and transforming local economies and communities.

Durban

Grant

GoMetro

Transportation

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Mobile Apps

Travel

Apps

Big Data

Fleet Management

GoMetro is a mobile transit info app that offers transportation planning and updates to improve the commuting experience.

Stellenbosch

Spatialedge

Analytics

Machine Learning

Software

Information Technology

IT Services

IT Consulting

Consulting

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Spatialedge is an artificial intelligence company that helps consumer-facing businesses make faster, smarter, and more profitable decisions through data-driven solutions, advanced machine learning models, and integrated decision-support systems.

Cape Town

Snapplify

Education

E-Learning

SaaS

EdTech

E-Books

Snapplify specializes in driving digital learning innovation globally.

Midrand

ikeja

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Internet

Infrastructure

Telecommunications

Hardware

Technology

ikeja is a wireless network provider that delivers internet connectivity through customized and innovative wireless solutions.

Wyzetalk

Employee Benefits

The Leading Frontline Employee Experience Platform, bridging the digital gap between head office and frontline workforces

Sticitt

Fintech

Payments

Financial Services

Finance

Sticitt is a financial services company designed for schools and parents, simplifying school payments and offering child accounts that promote healthy financial habits from an early age.

Digital Media

Innovative tech-driven company empowering schools for effective management and communication.

Sudonum

Real Estate

Marketing/Sales

Marketplace

Developer APIs

Property

Sudonum is a communications technology company that helps businesses convert leads into sales through an easy-to-integrate API, enabling real connections via calls and messages.

South African logistics startup GoMetro has raised a $1 million seed extension round from investors including Kalon Venture Partners, Hlayisani Capital, Tritech Global, 4Decades Capital, and E Squared Investments. The funds will be used to accelerate growth, expand into South African, UK, and American markets, bolster the commercial team, and invest in their tech platform and product development.

SA logistics startup GoMetro raises $1m seed extension to accelerate growth

South African technology firm GoMetro has raised $11.4 million in a Series A funding round, led by Zenobē Energy, a company known for its electric transportation initiatives. The funding will be used to strengthen GoMetro's operations in the UK, Europe, and South Africa, with plans to expand into the US, Latin America, and Australia. GoMetro also aims to enter the Middle East, targeting Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Dabafinance - SA’s GoMetro raises $11.4m Series A to scale operations

GoMetro has completed its Series A funding round, led by new investor Zenobē and with significant participation from FutureGrowth Asset Managers. Existing investors such as 4 Decades Capital, Hlayisani Capital, Tritech Global, Kalon Venture Partners, ESquared Ventures, and Greg Fury also participated. The funding will be used to enhance GoMetro's fleet management platform and support the digitization of heavy-duty commercial transport operations in key markets including the UK, EU, USA, and South Africa.

GoMetro completes funding round in SA

Spatialedge, an AI-driven software company in South Africa, has received R60 million ($3,154,640) from Hlayisani Growth Fund to accelerate product launch and reach more customers.

Spatialedge said the new funds will enable it to expand its research and development efforts and boost its product line-up.

AI-driven Spatialedge secures $3 million to scale in South Africa

South Africa-based Spatialedge, a leading AI software company, has announced securing a substantial investment of R60 million from Hlayisani Growth Fund.

The injection of funds, roughly equivalent to $3.15 million, signifies a significant milestone for the company and is poised to fuel its expansion plans.

Founded in 2017, Spatialedge has swiftly emerged as a frontrunner in AI-driven solutions, with a focus on data analytics and applied artificial intelligence.

Under the stewardship of CEO Retief Gerber, the company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to integrating machine learning technologies seamlessly into business frameworks.

With the latest capital infusion, Spatialedge is primed to accelerate its research and development efforts, enhancing its existing suite of products and potentially introducing new offerings to its portfolio.

South Africa's Spatialedge Nets $3.15 Million Investment for AI Expansion

Gauteng-based edtech startup d6 Group has secured an undisclosed amount in investment funding from Knife Capital, Hlayisani Growth Fund Stellenbosch and NuState Ventures.

South African edtech startup d6 Group secures undisclosed amount of funding for expansion

Ikeja is one of the portfolio companies backed by the Hlayisani Growth Fund (HGF), which closed its first round at R350 million to invest in high-growth, high-impact South African SMEs. HGF, supported by Standard Bank and leading family offices, focuses on scaling proven businesses like Ikeja into large enterprises with global reach, job creation, and strong socio-economic impact.

HLAYISANI GROWTH FUND SUCCESSFULLY CLOSES FIRST ROUND AT R350M

South African fintech startup Sticitt has raised an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Nustate Capital Ventures. The round was oversubscribed by 1.5X and included investors such as Grindstone Ventures, Hlayisani Capital, Realm Digital, and GalloProvincialis. The funding will help Sticitt expand its product offerings in education-related payments and youth banking, focusing on its cashless payment platform, Sticitt Pay.

SA fintech startup Sticitt raises oversubscribed seed funding round

Sudonum has secured funding from Hlayisani Capital, which focuses on high-growth, high-impact SMEs in South Africa and Africa. The investment aims to support SMEs in sectors like ICT and Manufacturing, driving economic and socio-economic impact. Hlayisani Capital offers strategic support and capital to help these businesses grow into large enterprises that create jobs and generate export revenue.

Dr Reuel Khoza, Michael Jordaan and Angelhub ventures start growth equity fund - Hlayisani Capital

South African ed-tech startup Snapplify has raised US$2 million funding to accelerate its international expansion initiatives and advance its data analytics capabilities to enhance classroom teaching effectiveness.

SA ed-tech startup Snapplify raises $2m growth funding round

Offering strategic support and capital to high-growth and scalable SMEs in South Africa, Hylayisani Capital has funded a reported R200-million collectively in seven award-winning businesses such as Snapplify, Gometro, Wyzetalk, LEAP, Opennetworks, Sudonum, and Ikeja. The capital-funded into local SMEs enables these ground-breaking businesses to create jobs, generate export revenue, operate globally, and become a successful enterprise.

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