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Since 2017, HAVAÍC has backed 11 African startups across 19 disclosed funding rounds totaling $57.8M, most heavily in South Africa and Telecom & Connectivity.
HAVAÍC is an early-stage venture capital fund manager based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2016. The firm invests in impactful, high-growth, post-revenue African technology startups with global potential, combining strategic investment with advisory support to help emerging African businesses scale internationally. HAVAÍC focuses on seed-stage and Series A investments across multiple technology sectors including FinTech, HealthTech, SafeTech, and Digital Business Solutions. The firm primarily operates in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, targeting startups that address real-world problems with potential for profitable exits. As of 2025, HAVAÍC has invested in 22 companies whose portfolio spans 183 countries and serves over 22 million users. The firm's African Innovation Fund 3 reached a second close of $25 million in 2025, with a target final close of $50 million. HAVAÍC's investment approach combines capital deployment with hands-on support, offering venture capital services alongside corporate advisory and capital raising assistance. The firm's team brings extensive experience in fund management, investment banking, M&A, and corporate finance, complemented by operational expertise and international networks that support portfolio companies through growth and exit stages.
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HAVAÍC has backed 11 African startups across 19 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $57.8M since 2017.
Mostly Seed: 10 of its 19 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (4).
HAVAÍC's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (17), Kenya (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Telecom & Connectivity (4), Health Tech (3), Agri Tech (2), and 5 more sectors.
HAVAÍC most often shares rounds with Exeo Capital (2 shared deals), CapaciTech (2 shared deals), 4Di Capital (2 shared deals).
HAVAÍC has invested in 22 companies to date, including notable investments in SAPay, Sportable, NjiaPay, SwiftVEE, and Digital Cabinet, among others across its portfolio.
HAVAÍC seeks annual investment returns exceeding 30% and focuses on early-stage, post-revenue African technology startups with potential for profitable exits and international growth.