HAVAIC

Chartering a course for women leadership in African VC

Companies and their people need to be intentional about creating an environment where diversity thrives.
Kiara Suttner-Tromp
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Aug 6, 2024

VC HAVAIC elevates Suttner-Tromp to partner

In this role, she will be responsible for identifying high-growth, technology-enabled enterprises and guiding her portfolio company to long-term success.
2:50
Aug 2, 2024

HAVAÍC completes first close of its US$50m African Fund 3

HAVAÍC, in association with Universum Wealth and The SA SME Fund, has announced the first closing of its third African-focused venture capital fund.
1:20
Aug 22, 2023

HAVAÍC completes second investment in US-based RapidDeploy

Founded in South Africa in 2016, RapidDeploy, is deploying next-generation 911 systems at agencies around the United States.
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Investing in Africa: A local partner makes all the difference

Much of Africa’s potential for growth is rooted in its problems - the real-world challenges people face daily.
2:00
Oct 5, 2022

Cape-based VC backs Kenyan FinTech to scale in the East

The investment enables the company to invest in key strategic partners, accelerate product development, and scale in Kenya and East Africa over the next 15 months.
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SA VC firm HAVAÍC backs FinAccess to grow across Africa

The software solutions provider supports the growth and scaling of SACCOs and co-ops across East Africa.
2:50
Jun 9, 2022

SA VC firm HAVAÍC buys into Nigeria’s ShopEx with US$400k investment

Cape Town-headquartered venture capital firm HAVAÍC announced the completion of its first investment in the Nigerian omni-channel direct-to-consumer retailer.
3:10
May 4, 2022

Africa focused VC firm raises US$20m to spread investment

The Fund invests in- and supports early-stage, post-revenue seed investments up to later-stage growth Series A investments.
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Jul 26, 2021

Cape Town leads in FDI ranking for Africa

Start-ups in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa raised a total of US$625-million last year, according to HAVAÍC.