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Since 2020, Allan Gray Ventures has backed 3 African startups across 5 disclosed funding rounds totaling $138M, most heavily in South Africa and Fintech.
Allan Gray Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on African startups. It participated in five funding rounds between May 2020 and April 2023, investing a total of $108.0M. The firm targeted early to growth stages, including Seed, Series A, Series C, and two Venture rounds not specified. Its investments centered on South Africa, with a strong emphasis on **Fintech** (four investments) and one in Communication & Social. Key companies backed include Peach Payments, Talk360, and Onafriq. Allan Gray Ventures frequently co-invested with partners such as Launch Africa Ventures and UW Ventures.
Data updated · Mar 27, 2026
Allan Gray Ventures has backed 3 African startups across 5 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $138M since 2020.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 2 of its 5 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
Allan Gray Ventures's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (5).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (4), Telecom & Connectivity (1).
Allan Gray Ventures most often shares rounds with Launch Africa Ventures (2 shared deals), UW Ventures (2 shared deals), Apis Partners (1 shared deal).
Allan Gray Ventures backed Peach Payments (multiple rounds), Talk360 (Seed), and Onafriq (Series C), all based in South Africa. These investments span Fintech and Communication & Social sectors.