Kalon Venture Partners
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2016
AUM
$18 M
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Kalon Venture Partners invests in and builds a portfolio of high growth technology companies, with innovative business models, geared to existing and emerging institutions and their customers.
Kalon Venture Partners invests growth capital in the form of equity to be used to assist established, but still high-risk ventures in expanding activity such as creating additional traction in South Africa, launching into Africa and then foreign markets, as well as creating new product / technology lines.
Industry
Kalon Venture Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Section 12 J capital
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$17 M
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July 2021
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FAQs about Kalon Venture Partners
Is Kalon Venture Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Kalon Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Kalon Venture Partners located?
Kalon Venture Partners is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
When was Kalon Venture Partners founded?
Kalon Venture Partners was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does Kalon Venture Partners invest in?
Kalon Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Retail, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Security, Transportation, Energy, LegalTech, AdTech, SaaS, Software.
What is Kalon Venture Partners geographical focus of investments?
Kalon Venture Partners invests in companies and startups in Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Kalon Venture Partners typically invest in?
Kalon Venture Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Kalon Venture Partners investment?
Kalon Venture Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kalon Venture Partners?
Kalon Venture Partners has around $18m assets under management.
When was Kalon Venture Partners last fund created?
Kalon Venture Partners last fund was created/launched in 2021-07-10
What are the contacts of Kalon Venture Partners?
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