South Africa

Horizen Ventures is an early-stage fund focused on ICT and disruptive high and low tech solutions.

Horizen Ventures was founded in April 2004 as an early stage investment company initially focused on India-based technology and internet firms. In 2006, Horizen Ventures signed an exclusive partnership deal with SoftBank China & India Holdings(SBCI). Between August 2006 and December 2015, SBCI made 28 investments and Horizen Ventures’ portfolio grew to 12 companies, 5 of which were co-investments with SBCI. In most of those cases, Horizen led the co-investment and SBCI participated pro-rata.

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Alphawave is a specialised technology investment group with ownership in a number of companies and ventures.

Alphawave supports businesses seeking to do things that are difficult to replicate. As organisations require more information about the world, their products and their customers, our group provides actionable intelligence in an always connected world. The portfolio is focused on the Internet of Everything (IoE), consisting of 14 companies, with exceptional domain expertise in interconnected sensor technology, artificial intelligence, electromagnetic fields and virtual reality. Made up

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) develops and manages private equity infrastructure funds designed to invest long-term institutional unlisted equity in African infrastructure projects.

AIIM understands the African business environment and has experience spanning a range of infrastructure asset classes. We develop, create, advise and manage private equity infrastructure funds. AIIM has funds under management of USD2.4 billion and a track record extending across seven infrastructure funds. The funds managed and advised by AIIM are designed to invest long-term institutional

Endeavor South Africa is a non-profit network in South Africa that identifies and supports innovative, high-impact entrepreneurs.

We select Endeavor Entrepreneurs by searching the globe, identifying founders with the greatest growth potential, and inviting them to participate in our proprietary international selection process. We support Endeavor Entrepreneurs with our unrivaled global network, peer-to-peer community, and demand-driven services. We elevate Endeavor Entrepreneurs as aspirational role models and provide avenues for them to mentor and inspire others to reimagine what is possible

Collins Private Equity is a branch of Collins Group, an independent investment banking boutique with a cross-border, cross-ocean focus.

The Collins Group comprises of a group of companies which are subsidiaries of property hybrid, Tradehold Limited.

WE ARE PREDOMINANTLY A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT GROUP

whether taking on the challenges of new developments and builds, refurbishing existing properties or looking for other property opportunities.

We are run in a very hands-on and practical fashion by an entrepreneurial team who are passionate about their business.

Chrysalis Capital (Pty) Ltd is a financial provider based in South Africa.

Chrysalis Capital was founded in July 2008 as a niche Investment House that specialises in private sector credit. We believe that this market presents significant opportunities for lenders outside of the banking environment, especially given the effect that the 2008 credit crunch and consequent introduction of stricter banking regulations has had on the banking world. We have the ability to provide senior or mezzanine finance for corporate or property transactions, with a definite focus on companies and property

Capricorn is an owner-managed investment business focused on private equity.

In 2017, our record of successful investments attracted a well-respected strategic shareholder in the Ellerine Group. Capricorn has acquired and advised on the acquisition of shares in a diverse portfolio of both private and public companies, contributing to a highly lauded investment track record.

Capricorn has played a key role in establishing and growing numerous businesses through our investments in asset management, lending, insurance, retail and industrial investment holding companies. We have strategically

Capital Appreciation Limited is an investment company specialized in equity participation in companies operating in the financial technology sector.

Capital Appreciation is focused on investing in and growing businesses that deliver compelling, innovative and disruptive technology solutions to Financial Institutions and other clients, allowing them to develop and introduce new products, deliver value to their customers, improve efficiency and control, and eliminate unnecessary operating costs. We provide a platform for growth.

Caleo Capital is a privately owned investment manager that provides wealth management and corporate advisory services.

Caleo Capital comprises the following core offerings: Family Office, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Impact Investing, Fiduciary Services, and Global Banking. We believe that investment transcends a monetary connection between two people. It’s a partnership of ideas, values, and philosophies, where the benefit is shared. Where common purpose creates aligned outcomes. Where your wealth journey is our wealth journey. Where a meaningful

Cactus Advisors is a pan-Africa focused, multi-disciplinary business advisory firm that helps owners and management of companies achieve growth and performance through clear strategic thought (operations and management) and financial acumen (capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures).

Cactus Capital is the micro VC fund arm of Cactus Advisors that specializes in investing in high-growth, high-impact early stage African tech ventures.

Cactus Advisors was founded in 2013 by Zachariah George, who is also the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Startupbootcamp Africa – the