CubeSpace
Venture Round in 2024
CubeSpace is a manufacturer specializing in small satellite components, primarily focusing on altitude determination and control systems. The company designs, builds, tests, and supports innovative, high-quality, miniaturized satellite components, with a particular emphasis on control systems. It serves the international market, offering professional and comprehensive services.
Visiosoft
Seed Round in 2023
Visiosoft is an IT Services and Consulting firm specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) devices for data analysis and evolution. They manufacture IoT devices designed to communicate infrastructure data, serving primarily the defense and mining industries.
BurnStar Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
BurnStar Technologies is a machinery manufacturing firm that is converting methane into hydrogen and elemental carbon through their devices.
Mia Healthcare
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Mia Healthcare is a Hospitals and Health Care firm offering dental services and orthodontic products.
Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company
Venture Round in 2023
Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company (Pty) Ltd specializes in the manufacturing of advanced nanofiber materials, focusing on the commercialization and development of various nanofiber technologies. Established in 2011 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company employs high-throughput electrospinning techniques to produce polymeric nanofibers and continuous nanofiber yarns. Its innovative products include nanofiber-based scaffolds, matrices, barriers, and functional membranes, which find applications across multiple sectors such as water and air purification, energy generation and storage, regenerative medicine, structural composites, and electronics.
Locstat
Seed Round in 2023
Locstat is a graph analytics platform designed for complex data environments, enabling organizations to rapidly create a unified data repository and analyze data in real time, while combining graph-based analytics, AI and event processing to provide a comprehensive view of business operations, support enhanced decision-making and improve customer experience in a highly connected world.
Comdatech
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Comdatech is a technology company specializing in perimeter security and agricultural monitoring solutions. It develops and deploys a smart perimeter intrusion detection platform designed to monitor taut line fences, along with a suite of customized services including dam monitoring, orchard management, pest control, and soil monitoring devices. The company's offerings enable clients to enhance their security and optimize their agricultural operations through tailored, data-driven solutions.
Pyrol Tech
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pyrol Tech is an environmental technology company that specializes in manufacturing carbon-based products. It employs an off-grid pyrolysis process to convert wood waste and other biomass into eco-friendly materials, including biochar and bio-oils for agriculture, and carbon-negative building materials like treated timber and concrete alternatives. The company aims to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in the agricultural and construction sectors.
AI Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2023
AI Diagnostics develops an AI-powered digital stethoscope for early disease detection. Its platform analyzes tuberculosis patients' data, identifies potential health concerns, and provides instant results to nurses, enabling them to filter out TB-negative patients and improve treatment outcomes.
INSiAVA Pty
Series A in 2023
INSiAVA Pty Ltd is a technology firm that uses a breakthrough method that creates and senses light using CMOS chips.
Adagin Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Adagin Technologies specializes in precision farming tools. They offer real-time data analytics and hardware trackers integrated with a cloud-based interface, empowering farmers to make strategic decisions.
Switch Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Switch Energy is a technology-driven company specializing in energy management solutions. It provides smart metering systems, enabling real-time monitoring and control of energy consumption. Additionally, the company offers energy trading and wheeling services, facilitating transactions between energy producers and consumers. Their services also extend to utility management, covering water, electricity, and gas, with a focus on accurate measurement, reporting, and revenue collection. This helps municipalities and microgrid operators optimize their water and energy management, leading to improved overall system performance.
Hypernova Space Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Hypernova Space Technologies develops satellite platforms for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) to enable commercial constellation operations and provide high‑resolution earth imagery at an affordable cost. The company uses propulsion technologies that rely on stable elements from asteroids as fuel to support constellation phasing, orbital maintenance, precision attitude control, collision avoidance, and end‑of‑life disposal, with a focus on reducing space debris and enabling safe, scalable space resources and related technologies.
Sensor Networks
Venture Round in 2022
Sensor Networks Proprietary Limited is a South African company that specializes in the development of Bluetooth trackers aimed at helping individuals locate lost items. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cape Town, the company also operates an online platform designed for insurance companies, facilitating risk reduction through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. This platform, known as Sensor Desk, allows for the management and control of a variety of both proprietary and third-party sensors. Additionally, Sensor Networks provides white-label services, which encompass hardware development and data analytics, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. By focusing on predicting and preventing loss or damage, the company aims to improve risk mitigation and loss management within the insurance sector.
AgriLogiq
Seed Round in 2022
AgriLogiq is a technology company specializing in agribusiness. It offers automated components and systems designed to enhance the efficiency of greenhouse farming operations.
All Weather Roads Engineering
Seed Round in 2022
A manufacturing company specializing in building materials for constructing durable, climate-resilient roads. They produce and supply a carbon-free engineered binder material designed to minimize maintenance costs and improve road safety.
Free Radical Process Design
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Free Radical Process Design is a technology development company specializing in innovative and sustainable solutions for metal recovery and water treatment. The company's flagship product, the Rotowinner™, is a patented electrowinning system that integrates electrowinning and cathode stripping into a single continuous process. This unique design enhances electron transfer efficiency by minimizing inter-electrode resistance, thereby boosting output and reducing operational costs. The Rotowinner™ enables customers to recover metals, treat mine-influenced water, soften water, and produce green hydrogen, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient industrial landscape.
Liqid Medical
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Liqid Medical is a medical equipment manufacturer dedicated to developing innovative devices for the treatment of glaucoma. The company focuses on producing technologically advanced solutions that address the needs of patients suffering from severe and refractory glaucoma. Its main products, OptiShunt and iFlow, are designed to enhance the body's natural mechanisms for regulating intraocular pressure, providing clinically effective and cost-efficient treatment options. By prioritizing quality of life for patients, Liqid Medical aims to improve glaucoma management through its cutting-edge devices.
Astrofica Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Astrofica Technologies is an aviation and aerospace component manufacturing firm that specializes in the development of satellite systems for earth observation. The company designs and builds a constellation of satellites that deliver real-time observation data to a diverse range of local and international clients. By providing actionable information, Astrofica Technologies enables its clients to enhance their business operations and make informed decisions that can safeguard and improve their activities.
Cognitive Systems
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cognitive Systems is an AI based Software Development firm offering a platform to find trends and patterns currently working in the market.
Renewco
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Renewco specializes in environmental services, focusing on waste management solutions. It provides biogas plants and waste disposal technology tailored to local conditions, enabling clients to convert waste streams into dependable off-grid electricity and heat.
ARCi Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ARCi Technologies is an AgriTech company focused on enhancing the efficiency of traditional blueberry harvesting methods. The firm develops an agricultural vehicle designed to optimize the harvesting process by functioning as a conveyor belt, thereby reducing overall harvest costs. This innovative vehicle can also be adapted to perform additional essential tasks, such as spraying, pest scouting, and ultraviolet treatment. By addressing common inefficiencies faced by farmers, ARCi Technologies aims to streamline agricultural operations and improve productivity in blueberry farming.
Inxor is an advertising firm that specializes in media management services and brand engagements. The company operates a platform designed to enhance advertising effectiveness through innovative technology. Its solution replaces traditional retail price display units with a high-resolution, intelligent panel PC that is connected and remotely managed. This hardware offers built-in mobile payment capabilities, allowing brands to streamline promotional activities, optimize space, and elevate their overall business operations. By integrating advanced technology into advertising, Inxor aims to modernize the way brands engage with consumers.
Jonga is a security technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing and developing an Internet of Things (IoT) home security and monitoring system that enhances personal property protection. Jonga's system includes a motion sensor module and a mobile application that detects movement, sends alarm notifications, and allows users to trigger a panic alert. This functionality connects users to a supportive community ready to assist during incidents, making home security more accessible and affordable. The portable and easy-to-install device is compatible with various smartphone models, catering to a wide range of users.
SmartBlade
Seed Round in 2019
SmartBlade is a medical device company focused on enhancing airway management by providing a novel solution for intubating difficult airways. The company has developed a device that integrates advanced smartphone application technology with video laryngoscopy, enabling a seamless video feed of the airway for clinicians. This innovative design allows single operators of varying skill levels to effectively manage challenging intubations while performing essential tasks, such as suctioning a soiled airway or administering apnoeic oxygenation, without disrupting the intubation process. SmartBlade's technology aims to make video laryngoscopy accessible to all clinicians, regardless of their economic conditions or experience levels, thereby improving patient care in critical situations.
Opencharge
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Opencharge specializes in manufacturing wireless power solutions. Their primary product is a cloud-based charging spot designed to facilitate mobile engagement through wireless power. This device offers fast-charging capabilities, cloud-powered management, and integrates access control via native applications.
Smartroot
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Smartroots is a company focused on developing a natural fertilizer that leverages various species of fungi, specifically designed for smallholder farmers. Its flagship product is a biofertilizer comprised of living cells of mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance the mobilization of nutrients and water for plants through natural biological processes. This innovative approach aims to help small-scale farmers increase crop yields and bolster resistance against water stress and harmful pathogens, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture practices.
Global Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Global Energy is committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers. Global Energy conducts research and participates in a number of initiatives to constantly develop our sector of the industry and to contribute to society. Global Energy is implementing a strategy to accelerate growth through innovation, and strengthening organisational and associates' capabilities. Global Energy continuously seeks to develop technologies and products.
ATTRI Orthopaedics
Seed Round in 2018
ATTRI Orthopaedics is a South African medical device company based in Cape Town, established in 2012, that designs orthopaedic implants for patients who have suffered loss of bone tissue due to surgery. The company develops an extendable titanium implant without ferromagnetic materials, enabling precise extensions comparable to natural bone growth and allowing monitoring of soft tissues by MRI or CT scans in cases of tumor recurrence. Through collaborations with research institutes, manufacturing partners, and specialist surgeons, ATTRI Orthopaedics supports cost-effective care for trauma and tumor patients.
AgriRevolution
Seed Round in 2017
AgriRevolution is an agricultural technology company focused on increasing farmland productivity through soil-centered innovations. The company develops soil deep-working technology and related practices such as soil preparation, soil mixing, and fertilization to optimize cultivation and enhance crop yields. By targeting the soil regimen, AgriRevolution supports farmers in improving efficiency and productivity across diverse agricultural operations.
Intelligent Safe
Seed Round in 2017
Intelligent Safe manufactures computer-controlled security compartments designed to protect high-value stock from armed robberies. Their products include layered access control systems, safes and locks, security doors, and alarm systems, serving retail environments, commercial places, banks, and other high-security settings.
Akili Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Akili Labs is a biomedical startup based in South Africa that specializes in medical diagnostic technology. Founded in 2017 by Charles Faul and Lucas Lotter, with Dr. Farhan Pervaiz joining as a co-founder in 2018, the company aims to enhance healthcare through the development of molecular diagnostic tools. Akili Labs focuses on creating rapid diagnostic systems capable of testing for various viruses, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as performing specific gene screenings. By providing location-appropriate diagnostic solutions, the company enables healthcare professionals to reduce diagnostic costs and improve access to healthcare across Africa. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, Akili Labs actively partners with organizations worldwide to design and implement healthcare and diagnostic-related products, addressing the critical need for quick and accurate diagnoses in the healthcare system.
Trailblazer Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Trailblazer Technologies is an environmental services firm specializing in the chemical treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) and other industrial effluents. The company develops treatment facilities and provides licenses for innovative chemical treatment technologies aimed at addressing challenges in industrial and mining wastewater management. Additionally, Trailblazer Technologies focuses on enhancing agricultural water use, enabling customers to efficiently manage wastewater with high concentrations of total dissolved solids. Through its advanced solutions, the company addresses critical environmental issues while supporting sustainable practices in various industries.
SmartBlade
Pre Seed Round in 2016
SmartBlade is a medical device company focused on enhancing airway management by providing a novel solution for intubating difficult airways. The company has developed a device that integrates advanced smartphone application technology with video laryngoscopy, enabling a seamless video feed of the airway for clinicians. This innovative design allows single operators of varying skill levels to effectively manage challenging intubations while performing essential tasks, such as suctioning a soiled airway or administering apnoeic oxygenation, without disrupting the intubation process. SmartBlade's technology aims to make video laryngoscopy accessible to all clinicians, regardless of their economic conditions or experience levels, thereby improving patient care in critical situations.
Mushroom Guru
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Mushroom Guru is a wellness and fitness product manufacturing company specializing in mushroom-based products. The firm produces Reishi dual mushroom extract and offers a range of therapeutic items, including skin serums and immune modulators. By focusing on the health benefits of mushrooms, Mushroom Guru aims to provide customers with convenient access to innovative products that enhance well-being.
Kripps Vegetable Crisps
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Kripps Vegetable Crisps is a food product manufacturing company specializing in seasonal and sweet potato vegetable snacks. The firm produces fine vegetable crisps crafted from carefully selected vegetables, ensuring that the snacks reflect the flavors of each season. These crisps are cooked in small batches to preserve their natural taste and sweetness, offering consumers a healthy snacking option. Kripps Vegetable Crisps can be enjoyed on their own or paired with salads and dips, making them a versatile addition to various dining experiences. The company aims to provide an ideal snack that combines flavor and health benefits.
Snuza
Pre Seed Round in 2008
Snuza is a company that specializes in developing portable baby breathing monitors aimed at enhancing infant safety during sleep. The device is designed to be attached to a baby's diaper, allowing for continuous monitoring of the baby's breathing and movement. In the event of any irregularities, the monitor alerts parents or guardians, providing them with peace of mind. Snuza's innovative approach enables parents to keep track of their baby's well-being, ensuring a safer sleep environment for infants.
Leatt
Pre Seed Round in 2002
Leatt designs, develops, markets, and distributes personal protective equipment for participants in various motorsports and leisure activities, including motorcycle, bicycle, snowmobile, ATV riders, and racing car drivers. The company is renowned for its patented Leatt-Brace neck protection system.