Newton Partners
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2014
AUM
$50 M
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Newtown Partners is the family office of successful startup entrepreneurs Llew Claasen and Vinny Lingham. The firm invests across various alternative and traditional asset classes, primarily early-stage venture capital, to back startups spearheading emerging technologies and disruptive business models.
Since 2019, the team has worked with the global logistics group, Imperial (a DP World company) to enable their corporate venture capital program. Newtown Partners operates out of offices in San Diego, U.S. and Cape Town, South Africa.
Industry
Newton Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Newtown Partners Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Telecommunications
Transportation
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$20 M
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March 2020
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FAQs about Newton Partners
Is Newton Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Newton Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Newton Partners located?
Newton Partners is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
When was Newton Partners founded?
Newton Partners was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does Newton Partners invest in?
Newton Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Security, Blockchain/Crypto, Financial Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, Technology, Education, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation.
What is Newton Partners geographical focus of investments?
Newton Partners invests in companies and startups in Africa, North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Newton Partners typically invest in?
Newton Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Newton Partners investment?
Newton Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Newton Partners?
Newton Partners has around $50m assets under management.
When was Newton Partners last fund created?
Newton Partners last fund was created/launched in 2020-03-14
What are the contacts of Newton Partners?
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