Invenfin
Invenfin (Pty), Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, specializing in early-stage investments, including seed and growth capital for start-ups. Established in 2008 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Remgro Ltd., Invenfin focuses on opportunities within the food and beverages sub-sector and the intellectual property sector. The firm typically invests through its own balance sheet, aiming for significant minority stakes of 26 to 49 percent. Invenfin is particularly interested in innovative ventures that possess unique intellectual property, spanning various sectors. By providing not just financing but also strategic guidance, commercialization expertise, and access to an extensive global business network, Invenfin enhances the likelihood of success for its investees. The firm has made several investments since its inception, demonstrating confidence in the potential of the venture capital sector to drive economic growth and deliver substantial returns.
Root drives the digital transformation of financial services by empowering software developers to build the future of banking and insurance. We package all the difficult things behind easy to use APIs. The existing world of financial services is murky, inaccessible and dominated by cumbersome businesses that struggle to innovate. We’re building programmable banking and insurance.
Sokowatch revolutionizes access to essential goods and services by connecting small shops to the digital economy. Through individual agents equipped with proprietary mobile data-collection tools, Sokowatch increases sales and market coverage for companies in emerging markets. It enables informal retailers to order products at any time via SMS or mobile app, and receive free same-day delivery to their store. This makes it easier for shopkeepers to source goods and helps manufacturers ensure that their products are consistently available to consumers. Sokowatch evaluates retailers to provide them with access to credit and other financial services typically not available to informal businesses. Sokowatch's systems track real-time sales and orders across thousands of stores. Access to market trends and purchasing habits enables manufacturers to tailor their marketing strategies and allows Sokowatch to offer personalized promotions and business insights to individual retailers.
Dynamic Commodities is a specialist producer and exporter of a range of frozen fruit delicacies.Dynamic Commodities is exporter of an innovative, value-added range of frozen fruit products, including fruit sorbets and various cut frozen fruits, to countries such as the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
De Villiers Artisan Chocolate, founded in 2009 by Pieter de Villiers in Paarl, South Africa, specializes in bean-to-bar artisanal chocolate. The company sources organic cocoa beans directly from farmers in Africa and South America, producing UTZ-certified, single-origin chocolates. De Villiers Chocolate operates both online and through retail channels, with its products available in Woolworths stores across South Africa. The flagship retail store is located at the Spice Route wine farm in Paarl, and the brand is expanding its reach to international markets. In addition to chocolate, the company also offers confectionery and coffee products, all crafted to provide customers with authentic South African flavors.
Wyzetalk Pty. Ltd. provides a social business platform that allows users to communicate, collaborate, and innovate with colleagues, employees, customers, and suppliers in Africa. Its platform also allows users to embed RSS feeds, Google analytics, Hellopeter, and other external systems into their sites, which in turn triggers conversations automatically. The company offers its solution as a Web service, as well as a desktop, mobile, and tablet application. Wyzetalk Pty. Ltd. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
ArcAqua (Pty) Ltd develops ozone based sanitization equipment which destroys bacteria using tap water. The company delivers the sanitizer directly to food and food contact surfaces without effecting taste or leaving any residues. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
BOS Brands is a brand building, marketing, and sales company in the beverage market. The company offers its clients with its core product called BOS ice tea. BOS Brands aims to provide an open, fun, non-hierarchical, inclusive, team-centric working environment where hard work will be rewarded with professional growth, personal achievement, and wonderful working experiences.
ChessCube (Pty) Ltd. is an online platform based in Milnerton, South Africa, dedicated to the chess community. Founded in 2006, it offers users the opportunity to play chess live in a social environment, engage in chat with friends, and watch games. The platform also features ChessCube Cinema, which allows users to view training videos and lectures aimed at improving chess skills. Additionally, users can purchase video titles from the ChessCube Shop for further learning. By providing a comprehensive suite of interactive and educational tools, ChessCube fosters a vibrant community for chess enthusiasts.
Ad Dynamo International (Pty) Ltd. is an advertising marketplace that specializes in digital advertising services, focusing on digital media sales and technology development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional offices in Johannesburg, Lagos, and London, the company serves clients both locally and internationally. Ad Dynamo has positioned itself as a trusted sales partner for major global platforms, helping them unlock advertising revenue in Africa. The company also developed Blue Robot, a technology interface designed to facilitate communication between brands and their audiences on Twitter. Additionally, Ad Dynamo's marketing platform assists brands in planning and managing their campaigns across various digital channels, enabling direct engagement with target audiences.
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