HBD Venture Capital

HBD Venture Capital, established in 2000, is a South Africa-based private equity and venture capital firm. It specializes in growth capital, early stage, and late stage investments, focusing on mature and middle market companies. HBD typically invests between ZAR 10 million and ZAR 25 million, seeking minimum equity stakes of 25% and aiming to acquire a board seat in its portfolio companies. The firm prefers to exit investments within three to five years. It does not invest in sectors such as tobacco, armaments, gambling, real estate, insurance, finance, mining, morally objectionable activities, and agriculture. HBD Venture Capital is headquartered in Durbanville, South Africa.

Mark Shuttleworth

Founder

3 past transactions

CSense Systems

Venture Round in 2008
CSense Systems specializes in analytic software and engineering solutions designed to enhance performance in industrial manufacturing processes. The company's technology empowers users to proactively identify and address potential process issues before they disrupt operations. By offering a user-friendly platform that does not necessitate advanced modeling or statistical expertise, CSense Systems serves a diverse range of industries, including mining and metals, food and beverage, power, chemicals, paper and pulp, pharmaceuticals, and general manufacturing. This approach allows organizations to effectively troubleshoot daily production challenges, leading to improved operational efficiency and productivity.

Fundamo (Proprietary)

Venture Round in 2007
Fundamo (Proprietary) Limited specializes in mobile financial solutions for banks, financial organizations, and mobile network operators, both in South Africa and internationally. Founded in 2000 and based in Cape Town, the company offers a range of services, including the Fundamo Enterprise Edition, a mobile financial services platform; the Fundamo Mobile Wallet, which delivers transformative financial services; and Fundamo Mobile Banking, enabling banks to provide mobile access to existing accounts. Additionally, Fundamo provides mobile remittance options, integrated payment and purchasing modules, and facilities for issuing mobile debit cards linked to the Fundamo Mobile Account. As a subsidiary of Sanlam Ltd, Fundamo focuses on enhancing financial accessibility through mobile technology.

Red Five Labs

Seed Round in 2005
Red Five Labs develops a technology that enables mobile apps to run on all smartphones regardless of their operating systems.
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