HAVAIC

Q: When was HAVAIC last fund created?

HAVAIC last fund was created/launched in 2024-08-02.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

$100 M

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Africa

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

HAVAÍC is a venture capital and advisory firm based in Cape Town, established in 2015. The company specializes in investing in high-growth, post-revenue African technology startups that have proven concepts and global potential. HAVAÍC focuses on early-stage businesses, typically from seed to Series A, that address real-world challenges and offer scalable solutions for both local and international markets. The firm invests between $100,000 and $1.5 million, taking minority equity stakes while allowing founders to maintain control of their companies.

HAVAÍC provides venture capital investment, corporate advisory, and capital raising services. It has invested in 22 companies, which collectively reach 183 countries and serve over 22 million users. The firm's portfolio includes innovative companies like SAPay, Sportable, NjiaPay, and SwiftVEE, showcasing its commitment to impactful technology solutions in Africa. HAVAÍC is led by a team of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship, fund management, and investment banking, and it targets sophisticated investors interested in venture capital opportunities across the continent.

Industry

Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Software Telecommunications Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Security MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech AdTech SaaS

HAVAIC Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
HAVAÍC Universum Core African Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Africa	$5-10 m	$20 M	May 2022
HAVAÍC African Innovation Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Africa	$5-10 m	$50 M	August 2024

Contacts

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Ian Lessem Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Kiara Suttner-Tromp Partner

Partner

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FAQs about HAVAIC

Is HAVAIC a venture capital or private equity firm?

HAVAIC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is HAVAIC located?

HAVAIC is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

When was HAVAIC founded?

HAVAIC was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does HAVAIC invest in?

HAVAIC invests in companies and startups in Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Software, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Security, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AdTech, SaaS.

What is HAVAIC geographical focus of investments?

HAVAIC invests in companies and startups in North America, Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does HAVAIC typically invest in?

HAVAIC invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of HAVAIC investment?

HAVAIC usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HAVAIC?

HAVAIC has around $100m assets under management.

When was HAVAIC last fund created?

HAVAIC last fund was created/launched in 2024-08-02

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