Ucook is a meal kit delivery service based in Cape Town, founded in August 2014. The company focuses on providing customers with the benefits of organic produce by delivering meals that feature local, fresh ingredients. Ucook's offerings include attractive and easy-to-follow recipes created by industry-leading chefs, allowing customers to prepare restaurant-quality meals at home. Through its services, Ucook aims to enhance the dining experience for its customers by making high-quality meals accessible and convenient.
Aumax
Venture Round in 2018
Aumax is an Australian retailer specializing in online sales of luxury men's watches and sunglasses. The company positions itself as a social-first direct-to-consumer brand, providing a premium selection of timepieces. Aumax enhances the shopping experience by offering Try-On and Buy services, which allow customers to virtually try products before making a purchase. This innovative approach enables customers to select quality watches with added convenience, catering to the growing demand for personalized online shopping experiences.
TopCheck
Acquisition in 2017
TopCheck is an online platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in comparing financial services such as insurance products, credit cards, and loans. Established in January 2015, the platform provides users with a free and accessible means to compare prices for various financial offerings, including loans and broadband internet plans. By facilitating informed decision-making, TopCheck enables customers to efficiently evaluate and purchase financial services tailored to their needs.
Ucook is a meal kit delivery service based in Cape Town, founded in August 2014. The company focuses on providing customers with the benefits of organic produce by delivering meals that feature local, fresh ingredients. Ucook's offerings include attractive and easy-to-follow recipes created by industry-leading chefs, allowing customers to prepare restaurant-quality meals at home. Through its services, Ucook aims to enhance the dining experience for its customers by making high-quality meals accessible and convenient.
CarZar (Pty)
Seed Round in 2016
CarZar (Pty) Ltd. is an online platform based in Cape Town, South Africa, that specializes in providing car quotes to consumers looking to sell their second-hand vehicles. Founded in 2016, the company offers a user-friendly service that empowers individuals to easily navigate the process of selling their cars. By leveraging technology, CarZar streamlines the car-selling experience, making it more efficient and accessible for users seeking to maximize the value of their vehicles.
Pet Heaven
Seed Round in 2016
Pet Heaven is an online pet supplies store based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in the sale of dog food, cat food, and various pet accessories. Incorporated in 2010, the company offers a convenient platform for scheduled deliveries, allowing customers to order pet supplies on a recurring subscription basis. In addition to food, Pet Heaven provides medication and breeding products for pets, catering to the diverse needs of pet owners. By delivering orders directly to homes and businesses, Pet Heaven aims to simplify the process of maintaining pet care through a reliable and user-friendly service.
Sprout offers online marketing and advertising solutions for large enterprises, SMEs, and capital backed startups. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
HumanValue
Seed Round in 2016
HumanValue is a human resource consultancy based in Cape Town, South Africa, established in 2015. The company specializes in connecting businesses with suitable candidates through its comprehensive HR consulting and recruitment services. Its offerings encompass human resource administration, development of processes and policies, performance appraisals, and management of promotions, restructures, and dismissals. HumanValue aims to facilitate a harmonious relationship between job seekers and employers, enabling individuals to find positions that align with their personal and professional aspirations.
ShoppingFeeder
Venture Round in 2015
ShoppingFeeder is a feed management and product data optimization platform aimed at enhancing the sales growth and efficiency of online retailers. Founded by e-commerce expert Kevin Tucker, who also established PriceCheck, ShoppingFeeder assists local merchants in marketing their products internationally. The platform provides tools for structuring product data and managing feeds across multiple sales channels, allowing clients to optimize their listings effectively. By facilitating connections to various online shopping platforms, ShoppingFeeder empowers retailers to streamline their product promotion efforts and improve their overall market presence.
PriceCheck
Acquisition in 2015
PriceCheck is a prominent price comparison platform established in 2006 and integrated into the Naspers group in 2010. It serves as South Africa's leading destination for comparing product prices across various categories from numerous retailers, accessible through both online and mobile interfaces. The platform enables consumers to efficiently search for products, compare prices, and make informed purchasing decisions. By bridging the gap between traditional brick-and-mortar stores and their online counterparts, PriceCheck enhances the shopping experience for users, effectively offering a mobile mall experience. Additionally, the company has innovated by incorporating the first African mobile barcode scanner into its app, further streamlining the shopping process for its customers.
We Are Monsters
Venture Round in 2015
We Are Monsters is a South African company based in Cape Town that specializes in developing web and mobile security and digital marketing software. Founded in 2015, it offers a comprehensive range of software development services, encompassing all stages of the software development life cycle, from initial ideation to final product delivery. The company operates a think tank composed of a diverse team, including creatives, technologists, sales professionals, and commercial specialists. This collaborative approach enables We Are Monsters to effectively address challenges and innovate solutions, particularly for clients in the financial sector, thereby enhancing service offerings and transforming customer experiences for retailers.
Ker & Downey Africa
Venture Round in 2015
Ker & Downey Africa Pty Ltd. is a luxury safari and travel company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 1946. The company specializes in offering tailor-made African safaris, gorilla treks, and adventure travel services. It provides a range of pre-arranged tours, including train journeys, self-drive tours, and combination tours, catering to various experiences, such as safaris, honeymoons, family vacations, and wellness retreats. Additionally, Ker & Downey Africa organizes meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, while also offering accommodations, transportation, and professional advice to enhance the travel experience. With a focus on delivering high-quality, personalized services, the company aims to enable travelers to explore the diverse and untouched destinations across Africa.
Faithful to Nature
Seed Round in 2015
Faithful to Nature (Pty) Ltd is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in natural and organic products. Founded in 2007, the company operates an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of organic food, beauty, and health products. Faithful to Nature is committed to transparency, maintaining a strict ingredient policy that ensures customers have access to full ingredient lists for every product sold. This focus on quality and integrity enables consumers to browse, find, and purchase products that align with their health and wellness values.
CompareGuru
Venture Round in 2015
CompareGuru is a comparison site focused on insurance deals and financial products. It offers an online platform that allows users to easily compare various insurance products, providing free and unbiased side-by-side quotes. This functionality enables clients to make informed decisions when selecting short-term and long-term insurance options. By streamlining the comparison process, CompareGuru aims to empower consumers to find the most suitable insurance solutions tailored to their needs.
CyberCellar
Venture Round in 2013
CyberCellar (Pty.) Ltd. is an online retailer specializing in the sale of premium wines, beers, liqueurs, and wine accessories. Founded in 1998 and based in Paarl, South Africa, the company offers a curated selection of over 3,000 alcoholic beverages, including one of the widest ranges of South African wines and craft beers. CyberCellar focuses on providing customers in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States with cellar door prices and the convenience of home delivery through a reliable courier service. The platform aims to enhance the consumer experience by making quality wines and other beverages easily accessible at their doorstep.
Sunlasses.com.ng
Venture Round in 2013
Sunglasses.com.ng is Nigeria's biggest online retailer for sunglasses and contact lenses. With our impressive range of original designer brands it is easier than ever to protect your eyes, look stylish, feel good and have fun in the summer sun! Stay trendy with the season’s must-haves and latest trends. Shop online at anytime and anywhere and we’ll deliver your goods directly to you. Sunglasses is committed to the highest level of customer service. We want to delight you every time you shop with us and are committed to giving you a shopping experience that is fast, convenient and secure. Save time and effort with free door-to-door delivery, cash on delivery services and easy 14 day returns. Become a fan on Facebook to make sure that you are the first to know about new arrivals, product launches, sale offers, top sellers, specials, tips and more. This platform is also an easy way for you to chat with us and other fans directly.
Glamour.com.ng
Venture Round in 2013
Glamour.com.ng is a leading online retailer in Nigeria, specializing in a wide range of personal care products including cosmetics, fragrances, and skincare items for both men and women. The platform is dedicated to offering 100% authentic products, ensuring customers receive high-quality items that meet their beauty needs. By focusing on the online retail space, Glamour.com.ng has positioned itself as a go-to destination for consumers seeking glamour-related products in Nigeria.