How do I find angel investors in South Africa?

AngelBacked's database includes 92+ verified angel investors and VCs in South Africa. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do South Africa investors typically fund?

Investors in South Africa are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many South Africa-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in South Africa?

Our database currently tracks 92 angel investors and venture capitalists in South Africa. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in South Africa to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some South Africa investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for South Africa investors?

Check sizes vary widely among South Africa investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in South Africa?

We provide verified email addresses for South Africa investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in South Africa?

What industries do South Africa investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in South Africa?

Do I need to be located in South Africa to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for South Africa investors?

How do I cold email investors in South Africa?

Top Angel Investors & VCs in South Africa

States/Regions

Explore by Industry

Stuart Mackenzie

Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi

Ernest January

Michael Jensen

Titi Sekhukhune

Jono Matthews

Roger Grobler

Rohan Dyer

Craig Dreyer

Edward Pitsi

Walter Hirzebruch

Ben Bierman

Anthony Nathan

Jacobus de Nysschen

Michael Baum

Malcolm Gray