UW Ventures

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.