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Standard Bank

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg

Description

Standard Bank is a banking company that saving accounts, credit cards, foreign exchange, investment, and digital wallet solutions.

Investor Profile

Standard Bank has backed more than 16 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Seed, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Israel, United Kingdom, South Africa.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Banking.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (38%)
  • Seed (19%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (19%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)

Country Focus

  • Israel (19%)
  • United Kingdom (19%)
  • South Africa (13%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Kenya (13%)
  • Switzerland (6%)
  • India (6%)
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of (6%)
  • Australia (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Energy
  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
  • Renewable Energy
  • Finance
  • Food And Beverage
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Standard Bank frequently co-invest with?

HSBC UK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Viola FinTech
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 2
Nedbank
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Sandown
Co-Investments: 2
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Opera Tech Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
R136 Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 1
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 2
Anthemis
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Moneta VC
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo
Co-Investments: 4
New York Angels
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Standard Bank often collaborate with?

Idris Ayodeji Bello
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Jerry Yang
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Yair Tauman
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
Yehuda Zisapel
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Standard Bank?

Zeda Limited Group

Croydon, Croydon, United Kingdom

Zeda mobility solutions encourage deeper connections between individuals and unlocks new business prospects.

Consumer LendingFleet ManagementRental
Post Ipo DebtMar 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $46,000,000
VAALCO Energy

Houston, Texas, United States

VAALCO Energy is an oil & energy company that provides crude oil production services.

EnergyRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $190,000,000
CrossBoundary

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

CrossBoundary is an investment company that dedicate its funds to commercial and industrial solar in Africa.

EnergyFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Debt FinancingDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $140,000,000
Oryx Energies

Genève, Geneve, Switzerland

Oryx Energies provides oil and gas products and services.

EnergyOil and GasService Industry
Debt FinancingJul 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $195,000,000
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund

London, England, United Kingdom

A Public Private Partnership (PPP) company.

Financial ServicesInfrastructureTelecommunications
Debt FinancingJan 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $294,000,000
Westfalia Fruit

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed​ products to international markets.

Food and BeverageFruit
Debt FinancingApr 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
Perseus Mining

Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia

Perseus Mining is an Australian mining company. It is focused on discovering, acquiring and developing good quality gold producing assets.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Post Ipo DebtApr 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
Jem

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Using WhatsApp, Jem helps employers send payslips, offer on-demand pay and communicate with frontline employees in just a few clicks

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedApr 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Rewire

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Rewire is a fintech startup that develops cross-border online banking solutions for migrants worldwide.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series UnknownFeb 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Sun King

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Sun King sells, installs and finances solar home systems for the 1.8 billion off-grid and under-electrified consumers.

Clean EnergyConsumerRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingOct 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $75,000,000