Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager
Overview
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager is a specialist investment and fund management firm founded by Wayne Stocks and Daniel Strauss, focused on backing entrepreneurs and building companies. The firm operates as a registered fund management arm, managing multiple funds including the University Technology Fund (UTF), which commercializes technology and intellectual property from South African universities.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jem HR | Aug 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Happy Pay | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| MariHealth Solutions | Oct 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company | Nov 2020 | Series A | Lead |
| Cape Bio Pharms | Aug 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager based?
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager is headquartered in South Africa.
When was Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager founded?
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager have?
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Jem HR, Happy Pay, MariHealth Solutions, Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company, Cape Bio Pharms.
What was Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager's most recent investment?
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager's most recent investment on Caplight was in Jem HR in 2026.
What sectors does Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager focus on?
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager focus on?
Stage focus information for Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager is not publicly available.