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Digital Africa Ventures

Digital Africa Ventures

Overview

Digital Africa Ventures is a South African venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-potential digital, tech, and innovation startups, with a focus on black-founded businesses.

Year Founded

2019

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Digital Africa Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Konnect NetworksDec 2024SeedCo-investor
TUNLOct 2024SeedCo-investor
TripploOct 2023SeedCo-investor

Key People

Thandeka Xaba

Managing Partner

Scott Young

Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Digital Africa Ventures based?

Digital Africa Ventures is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When was Digital Africa Ventures founded?

Digital Africa Ventures was founded in 2019.

How many portfolio companies does Digital Africa Ventures have?

Digital Africa Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Digital Africa Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Konnect Networks, TUNL, Tripplo.

What was Digital Africa Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

Digital Africa Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Konnect Networks in 2024.

What sectors does Digital Africa Ventures focus on?

Digital Africa Ventures focuses on FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Digital Africa Ventures focus on?

Digital Africa Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Digital Africa Ventures's AUM?

Digital Africa Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $4.3M and $17.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersJohannesburg
Year Founded2019

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