Vumela
Overview
Vumela is a venture capital firm that was established in 2009 by FNB Business Banking and Edge Growth . The fund aims to invest in high-growth SMEs in South Africa to alleviate poverty by creating jobs and generating returns for its beneficiaries, the Shalamuka Foundation and the FirstRand Group . Vumela provides financial solutions to businesses that are at least 51% black-owned with an annual turnover of between R10 million and R50 million .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SweepSouth | Oct 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Trade Shield | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rentoza | Aug 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sea Monster Entertainment | Jul 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| ProfitShare Partners | Oct 2019 | Debt | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Vumela based?
Vumela is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Vumela founded?
Vumela was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Vumela have?
Vumela has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Vumela's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SweepSouth, Trade Shield, Rentoza, Sea Monster Entertainment, ProfitShare Partners.
What was Vumela's most recent investment shown here?
Vumela's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Trade Shield in 2025.
What sectors does Vumela focus on?
Vumela focuses on FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Vumela focus on?
Stage focus information for Vumela is not publicly available.
What is Vumela's AUM?
Vumela's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.