a meaningful outcome
who benefits, what changes and the evidence behind that improvement. explain how you measure it and the potential harms to manage.
series a · investment firm in development
ready to grow
on the strength of evidence
our planned series a strategy focuses on south african technology businesses with a clear purpose, established customer demand, international potential and a credible use for growth capital.
you can approach us directly. you do not need to have participated in our venture builder or startup support.
our series a investment firm and fund are in development. introductory conversations are welcome; this website does not accept investment subscriptions or promise funding.
what we look for
the evidence behind the next stage
customers who keep finding value
adoption, retention and why customers continue to use and pay for the product. explain what the numbers cover and when they were measured.
quality revenue
separate recurring contracts, subscriptions and recurring usage from one-off projects and uncontracted repeat purchases. show concentration, margins and cash collection.
a repeatable route to market
how customers are acquired, what it costs and which relationships or channels the business depends on.
a team ready for the work
who leads, what they have delivered, where the gaps are and how decisions are made.
international potential
which market comes next, why customers there would choose the product, how you would reach them and what needs adapting.
a clear role for capital
connect the proposed investment to measurable priorities, required resources, runway and the risks that remain.
our shared focus
seven areas.
one investment perspective.
our venture builder and investment firm share the same seven areas of interest. the stage changes the evidence we need and the contribution the business requires.
explore our shared areas ↗the assessment
conviction has to be earned
where there is potential fit, a deeper assessment would examine commercial, financial, technical and other material risks, followed by a human investment decision and agreed terms.
a series a label does not establish readiness. studio participation does not establish eligibility. an initial conversation does not promise funding.
how evidence is assessed ↗before we begin
a few practical questions
must we have worked with the venture builder?
no. companies can approach us independently. we assess the business against the same shared thesis and evidence expectations.
do you publish a minimum revenue or cheque size?
we have not announced a standard threshold or cheque size. explain demand, recurring revenue quality, distribution and the purpose of the capital. a series a label by itself does not establish readiness.
can we apply for investment now?
you can introduce your company for an exploratory assessment. our investment firm and fund are in development; an introduction is not a funding offer or commitment.