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Since 2021, E Squared Investments has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $9.8M, most heavily in South Africa and EdTech.
E Squared Investments is an impact-focused investment firm that operates in the venture capital and private equity sectors. According to its official materials, the firm invests in high growth businesses, fund managers, and social enterprises, and is based in South Africa. In Africa, E Squared Investments backs high growth companies at pre seed, seed, venture, and Series A stages, as reflected in its recent activity. Between May 2022 and December 2023, the firm participated in four funding rounds in South Africa, including seed and Series A capital for GoMetro in the logistics and supply chain sector, a venture round for Zaio in the education technology space, and a pre seed round for Zoie Health in health technology. Its recent portfolio activity is concentrated in South Africa and spans logistics and supply chain, edtech, and health tech. E Squared Investments positions itself as an impact investor that aims to generate commercial returns alongside positive social outcomes. Its portfolio in South Africa includes technology enabled businesses that address skills development, mobility, and healthcare access, which aligns with its stated focus on supporting high growth enterprises with measurable social impact.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
E Squared Investments has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $9.8M since 2021.
Mostly Pre-Seed: 1 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (1).
E Squared Investments's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward EdTech (2), Health Tech (1).
E Squared Investments most often shares rounds with 4DX Ventures (1 shared deal).
E Squared Investments is an impact investor that operates in the venture capital and private equity sectors. The firm is based in South Africa and invests in high growth businesses, fund managers, and social enterprises.
E Squared Investments has backed several South African companies, including GoMetro, a platform that unifies fleet telematics into one real time operations screen, Zaio, an edtech provider of accredited bootcamps for tech careers, and Zoie Health, which offers women’s and family health benefits for modern workplaces.
