Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Cape Town, South Africa
Countries of investment
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Kenya
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- Healthtech
- SaaS
- E-commerce
- Logistics
- Digital Media
About
HAVAÍC African Innovation is an investment and advisory firm headquartered in Cape Town. Operated by partners with extensive international M&A and capital raising experience, they provide bespoke strategic advice alongside capital. They are a prominent player in the African VC scene, often leading Seed and Series A rounds for startups with cross-border potential.
HAVAÍC African Innovation is an investment and advisory firm headquartered in Cape Town. Operated by partners with extensive international M&A and capital raising experience, they provide bespoke strategic advice alongside capital. They are a prominent player in the African VC scene, often leading Seed and Series A rounds for startups with cross-border potential.
Investment Thesis
HAVAÍC African Innovation invests in high-growth African startups with proven local models and global scaling potential, particularly in fintech, healthtech, and SaaS.
Manager's Experience
HAVAÍC African Innovation is managed by partners with extensive international M&A and investment banking backgrounds. Their collective experience spans major financial hubs including London, New York, and Johannesburg, allowing them to provide sophisticated structural advice to African founders aiming for international exits and cross-border expansion.
Team
Ian Lessem - Managing Partner
Grant Rock - Partner
Portfolio
SAPay
Entersekt
Sportable
Talk360
Tanda
Crowdforce
Mobiz
AZA Finance
RecoMed