Umkhathi Wethu
Overview
Umkhathi Wethu Ventures is a multi-stage investor that provides growth and replacement capital across the equity cycle. Its activities span from high-growth venture to mid-market private equity opportunities. The firm invests in early-stage and transformational companies, partnering with management teams as they innovate, grow, and transform business models. They have interests across four continents.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pargo | Oct 2024 | Series A | Lead |
| Inclusivity Solutions | May 2020 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Peach Payments | Oct 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Rather.Chat | May 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Healthcent | Jul 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Umkhathi Wethu based?
Umkhathi Wethu is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Umkhathi Wethu founded?
Umkhathi Wethu was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Umkhathi Wethu have?
Umkhathi Wethu has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Umkhathi Wethu's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pargo, Inclusivity Solutions, Peach Payments, Rather.Chat, Healthcent.
What was Umkhathi Wethu's most recent investment shown here?
Umkhathi Wethu's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pargo in 2024.
What sectors does Umkhathi Wethu focus on?
Umkhathi Wethu focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Umkhathi Wethu focus on?
Umkhathi Wethu typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Umkhathi Wethu's AUM?
Umkhathi Wethu's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.