Digital Africa Ventures

Digital Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on supporting early-stage digital technology start-ups across the African continent. By providing financial backing and strategic guidance, Digital Africa Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth within the technology sector in South Africa and beyond.

Nonkululeko Komanyane

General Partner and Portfolio Success, DAV I

Thandeka Xaba

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Scott Young

Venture Partner, DAV II

6 past transactions

TUNL

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TUNL is a company focused on enhancing export-related supply chain frameworks between Africa and the mainland United States. It operates a parcel shipping platform designed to lower transaction costs for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa. The platform facilitates the shipment of a wide variety of products, including fashion items, arts and crafts, books, furniture, musical instruments, and nonperishable goods like cosmetics. By optimizing logistics and reducing expenses, TUNL aims to help these businesses improve their profit margins and expand their market reach.

Tripplo

Seed Round in 2023
Tripplo is a logistics software platform focused on automating and optimizing operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers in Africa. The platform provides essential tools for small and medium-sized transporters to enhance their operational efficiency. It facilitates end-to-end management of trucking operations, covering processes from on-loading to offloading. Users can manage fleet information to ensure compliance with industry regulations, meticulously plan trips, and predict trip profitability. Additionally, Tripplo enables real-time tracking of business performance and offers performance analytics, helping transporters improve profitability and achieve better management across their operations.

Locstat

Seed Round in 2023
Locstat is a pioneering developer of a graph analytics platform designed to handle complex data environments. The company's platform allows organizations to swiftly establish a unified data repository and analyze data in real-time, offering a comprehensive view of the business and its customers. This capability enhances customer experience and provides valuable insights for improved decision-making in an interconnected world.

FlexClub

Seed Round in 2021
FlexClub is a mobility platform that offers customers the flexibility to create personalized car subscription plans. Users can subscribe to a vehicle for a minimum duration of one month, with the option to cancel or modify their plan at any time without incurring penalties. The company operates an online marketplace that simplifies the buying, renting, and selling of movable assets, including cars for ride-hailing purposes. This platform caters to both commercial and private members, allowing them to effortlessly browse and order vehicles according to their specific needs.

Kandua

Seed Round in 2019
Kandua is an online marketplace that connects homeowners and building maintenance managers with rated and vetted artisans in South Africa. The platform facilitates the hiring of small, independent contractors for home renovations, maintenance, and repairs, significantly reducing the risks associated with such engagements. Kandua allows users to search for service providers based on their specific needs, offering comprehensive profiles of artisans that include personal details and reviews from previous clients. All communication, invoicing, and payments are managed through the platform, ensuring a streamlined and secure experience for both homeowners and service providers.

Konnect

Konnect is an online cross-border payment platform based in Tunis, founded in 2021. The company focuses on simplifying complex financial transactions by offering a variety of secure and cost-effective payment methods. Its platform allows users with email addresses to send and receive payments easily, catering to businesses of all sizes and facilitating their growth through enhanced financial flexibility.
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