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Investec Emerging Companies Fund

Key Information

Organisation

Investec

Status

Open

Type

Venture Capital

Amount

ZAR 10,000,000 – 50,000,000

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Description

Backing the next generation of high-growth emerging companies in South Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

Entrepreneurs with proven business models needing growth capital and strategic mentorship.

Focus Sectors

Sector Agnostic (Growth Companies)

Equity Terms

Growth equity; focuses on high-EBITDA potential and strong management.

Startups That Could Apply

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Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer

Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Instabug Mobile app performance from Cairo

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

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