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Vumela Fund

Europe, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom, Hyde Park

Description

Vumela Fund is an investment company that works with SMEs in South Africa.

Investor Profile

Vumela Fund has backed more than 17 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 82% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Africa, Brazil.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Education, Home Improvement.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (35%)
  • Series Unknown (29%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Debt Financing (18%)

Country Focus

  • South Africa (94%)
  • Brazil (6%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Home Improvement
  • Home Services
  • Internet
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Consumer Goods
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Who does Vumela Fund frequently co-invest with?

Naspers Foundry
Naspers Foundry
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 1
Newtown Partners
Newtown Partners
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 2
CRE Venture Capital
CRE Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Prosus Ventures
Prosus Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
FY
Forever Young Capital
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 1
Smollan
Smollan
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 1
CT
Co-Investments: 1
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Edge Growth
Edge Growth
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 1
Omidyar Network
Omidyar Network
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Vumela Fund often collaborate with?

VL
Vinny Lingham
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Vumela Fund?

Trade Shield

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Trade Shield is a technology-driven company that specializes in end-to-end credit risk management solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceRisk Management
SeedMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $822,105
Rentoza

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Rentoza is a subscription-based online retailer that specialises in electronics, appliances, baby goods and fitness equipment.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceElectronicsRetail Technology
Series AAug 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Kusini Water

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Kusini Water builds water treatment systems from nanotechnology and macadamia nut shells.

Social EntrepreneurshipSocial ImpactWater Purification
SeedDec 1, 2021
Kombo King

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Kombo King is a food tech startup.

Food and Beverage
Series UnknownMay 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $500,000
Inoxico

Centurion, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Inoxico is a Fintech Company.

Financial ServicesFinTechPersonal FinanceService Industry
Series UnknownMar 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $670,375
Letsema

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Letsema provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services.

ConsultingManagement Consulting
Debt FinancingNov 13, 2020
Sea Monster

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Sea Monster creates digital content and experiences using animation, games, and augmented reality.

AnimationArtDigital EntertainmentEdTechGamification
Series UnknownJul 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
ProfitShare Partners

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

ProfitShare Partners is a financial Service Company.

Business DevelopmentFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingNov 5, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,694,065
SweepSouth

Sandown, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals.

E-CommerceHome ImprovementHome ServicesInternetLogisticsRetail
Series AOct 7, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,293,198
Giraffe

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Giraffe is a recruitment app that helps users find a new job with thousands of job opportunities in retail, admin, and security.

Mobile AppsRecruiting
Series UnknownApr 17, 2018

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