How do I find angel investors in South Africa?

AngelBacked's database includes 100+ 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 100 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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100 Angel Investors & VCs in South Africa (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 100 angel investors and VCs in South Africa in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include Idan Segal, Titi Sekhukhune and Michael Jensen. Investor activity concentrates in Gauteng, Gauteng and Western Cape. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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Idan Segal

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100 Angel Investors & VCs in South Africa (August 2026)

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Idan Segal

Titi Sekhukhune

Michael Jensen

Rohan Dyer

Edward Pitsi

Ernest January

Stuart Mackenzie

Craig Dreyer

Walter Hirzebruch

Jono Matthews

Roger Grobler

Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi

Anthony Nathan

Ben Bierman

Jacobus de Nysschen

Michael Baum

Malcolm Gray

Willem Van Biljon

Muhammed Moosa

Pearl Tsotetsi

Michael Cole

Ewan Gray

Mohammed Sabi

Amina Pahad

Eutychus Mbuthia

Johan Bosini

Sherwin Jagarnath

Itumeleng Kgaboesele

Sean Emery

Greg Voigt

Moushmi Patel

Samantha Pokroy

Mark Levitt

Frederik Gerner

Garth Jarvis

Ernst Hertzog

Richard Flett

Richard Ball

Growth Institute

Daniel Guasco

Nicki Priem

Phillip Sebole Masango

Ross Faragher Thomas

Pierre Malan

Ian Puttergill

Wynand Geldenhuys

Raj Naidu

Anton Musgrave

Joshin Raghubar

Wayne Gosling

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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?

100 Angel Investors & VCs in South Africa (August 2026)

States/Regions

Explore by Industry

Idan Segal

Titi Sekhukhune

Michael Jensen

Rohan Dyer

Edward Pitsi

Ernest January

Stuart Mackenzie

Craig Dreyer

Walter Hirzebruch

Jono Matthews

Roger Grobler

Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi

Anthony Nathan

Ben Bierman

Jacobus de Nysschen

Michael Baum