Naspers

Q: When was Naspers last fund created?

Naspers last fund was created/launched in 2019-01-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1915

AUM

$35 999 M

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself into a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Through Prosus, the group operates and invests globally in markets with long-term growth potential, building leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities. Prosus has its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus.

In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Superbalist, Autotrader, Property24 and PayU, and Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.

Naspers has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ), a secondary listing on the A2X Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa, and has a level 1 American Depository Receipt (ADR) programme which trades on an over-the-counter basis in the United States of America.

For more information, please visit www.naspers.com.

Industry

Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Media and Entertainment Other Education Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Internet and Web Services Technology SaaS Security Software Transportation

Naspers Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Naspers Foundry	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Africa	$5-10 m	$100 M	January 2019

Contacts

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Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa Executive Director

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FAQs about Naspers

Is Naspers a venture capital or private equity firm?

Naspers is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Naspers located?

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

When was Naspers founded?

Naspers was founded in 1915.

What sectors and industries does Naspers invest in?

Naspers invests in companies and startups in Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Education, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Internet and Web Services, Technology, SaaS, Security, Software, Transportation.

What is Naspers geographical focus of investments?

Naspers invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia.

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

Naspers invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Naspers investment?

Naspers usually invests $100+ m on average.

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

Naspers has around $35 999m assets under management.

When was Naspers last fund created?

Naspers last fund was created/launched in 2019-01-10

What are the contacts of Naspers?

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