Hlayisani Capital

Hlayisani Capital is a private equity firm established in 2016, based in Fourways, South Africa, with an additional office in Stellenbosch. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and focuses on later-stage and growth-stage opportunities. Hlayisani Capital targets sectors such as information, communication, and technology (ICT), as well as manufacturing, agritech, edtech, and medtech. The firm primarily invests in South Africa, with an interest in broader opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa and East African countries. Hlayisani Capital aims to acquire significant minority or majority ownership stakes in its portfolio companies, emphasizing mid-market, high-growth investments.

Eugene van Rensburg

Partner, Director and Investment Principal

Past deals in South Africa

Ikeja

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, Ikeja specializes in wireless network services. It provides bespoke solutions to deliver Internet connectivity to densely populated yet underserved areas.

Opennetworks

Venture Round in 2021
Opennetworks is a Google Cloud Partner and education partner established in 2000, with extensive experience helping organizations address technology needs for both education and business. The company develops collaboration and digital transformation tools that cover planning, risk assessment, dependencies, integration points, and data migration, enabling users to boost productivity, reduce costs, and foster innovation with minimal downtime. It maintains an exclusive relationship with PwC South Africa for large Google Cloud deployments, underscoring its role in delivering scalable cloud solutions for enterprise and educational environments.

LEAP

Venture Round in 2021
LEAP, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in research and consulting services for startups and growing companies. The firm supports entrepreneurs by offering tailored business solutions and assists corporate clients in developing their supplier enterprise initiatives. LEAP collaborates with a wide range of private and listed companies across various industries, including manufacturing, mining, engineering and construction, financial services, information and communication technology, tourism, and healthcare. The company focuses on guiding organizations in their transformation strategies and implementing high-impact, customized programs to foster growth and development.

Snapplify

Venture Round in 2019
Snapplify (Pty) Ltd. is a digital publishing solutions provider based in Durbanville, South Africa, specializing in educational technology. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of services aimed at enhancing digital learning for institutions and individuals. Its products include a comprehensive digital library solution that features thousands of free eBooks and curriculum-approved content, an e-Learning Content Cloud for schools and universities, and an e-Book Reader compatible with various devices. Snapplify also provides tools for content aggregation, enabling efficient distribution and DRM management of digital materials. The company prioritizes accessibility and collaboration, allowing educational institutions to integrate its solutions without extensive infrastructure investment. With a commitment to social impact, Snapplify supports educators through initiatives like Teacha! and actively collaborates with international publishers to meet the growing demand for digital educational resources. Its innovative approach has facilitated expansion into multiple African markets and the United States, establishing Snapplify as a recognized leader in the edtech sector.
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