HAVAÍC

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.