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Since 2021, UW Ventures has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $35M, most heavily in South Africa and Fintech.
UW Ventures is a multi-stage investor based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It provides growth and replacement capital across the equity cycle, spanning high-growth venture to mid-market private equity opportunities. The firm invests selectively alongside management and trusted co-investors, with roots in South Africa and interests across multiple continents. UW Ventures has been active from April 2021 to October 2024, participating in three funding rounds totaling $35 million, all in South Africa. It focuses on venture stages, including two unspecified venture rounds and one Series A, primarily in fintech (two investments) and logistics & supply chain (one investment). Portfolio companies include Pargo, a smart logistics platform simplifying online delivery, and Peach Payments, a provider of payment solutions for digital payments across Africa. The firm partners with co-investors such as Launch Africa Ventures and Allan Gray Ventures on multiple rounds.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
UW Ventures has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $35M since 2021.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 2 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
UW Ventures's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (2), Logistics & Supply Chain (1).
UW Ventures most often shares rounds with Launch Africa Ventures (2 shared deals), Allan Gray Ventures (2 shared deals), 3 Capital Ventures (1 shared deal).
UW Ventures is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with an office at Ground Floor Block A Knightsbridge Office Park, 33 Sloane Street, Bryanston.
UW Ventures has backed Pargo in logistics & supply chain and Peach Payments in fintech, both in South Africa.
