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Since 2019, Hlayisani Capital has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $66.9M, most heavily in South Africa and Logistics & Supply Chain.
Hlayisani Capital is a South Africa-based private equity and venture capital firm with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. Its website describes the firm as managing Hlayisani Fund Managers and as a registered financial services provider in South Africa. Based on the investment data provided, Hlayisani Capital has been active in Africa from 2019 to 2026, backing companies in South Africa and Botswana across seed, Series A, and other venture-stage rounds. Its visible portfolio spans logistics and supply chain, education technology, HR and talent, AI and analytics, and fintech, with the majority of investments concentrated in South Africa. The firm’s public portfolio materials also indicate a focus on high-growth businesses and technology-enabled companies in South Africa, with an emphasis on commercial returns and socio-economic impact.
Data updated · Sep 21, 2026
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Hlayisani Capital has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $66.9M since 2019.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 3 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (2).
Companies Hlayisani Capital has backed operate in South Africa (7), Kenya (1). Each figure counts the rounds behind companies serving that market, so a company operating in several markets counts in each of them.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Logistics & Supply Chain (2), EdTech (2), HR & Talent (1), and 2 more sectors.
Hlayisani Capital most often shares rounds with E2 Investments (2 shared deals), 4Decades Capital (2 shared deals), Tritech Global (2 shared deals).
Hlayisani Capital is a South Africa-based private equity and venture capital firm. Its public locations include Johannesburg and Stellenbosch.
The companies listed in the provided data include Wamly, Cogitait, GoMetro, Sticitt, d6, and Snapplify. These investments span South Africa and Botswana and cover HR, AI, logistics, fintech, and education technology.
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