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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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Who does Standard Bank frequently co-invest with?

HSBC UK
HSBC UK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Viola FinTech
Viola FinTech
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 2
Nedbank
Nedbank
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Sandown
Co-Investments: 2
International Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Opera Tech Ventures
Opera Tech Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
R136 Ventures
R136 Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 1
OurCrowd
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 2
Anthemis
Anthemis
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Moneta VC
Moneta VC
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo
Co-Investments: 4
New York Angels
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
Idris Ayodeji Bello
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
Yaron Lemelbaum
Shared Deals: 1
Jerry Yang
Jerry Yang
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Yair Tauman
Yair Tauman
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Chris Hitchen
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
Yehuda Zisapel
Yehuda Zisapel
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Standard Bank?

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 FinancingNov 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Tharisa

Bryanston, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Tharisa is an integrated resource group.

MineralMining
Post Ipo DebtNov 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
PayInc

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

PayInc connects the South African payments system as the largest automated clearing house in Africa.

BankingConsultingFinancial ServicesPayments
Corporate RoundNov 11, 2025
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

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