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Hlayisani Capital, founded in 2016 and based in South Africa, is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on growing businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established through a partnership between Angelhub Ventures and Dzana Investments, the firm aims to transform local economies by investing in high-growth SMEs with global expansion potential. Hlayisani Capital operates two primary funds, targeting mid-market private equity and technology-enabled companies.
Hlayisani Capital invests in high-growth businesses across sectors such as healthcare, ICT, manufacturing, agriculture, and education. The firm targets seed to growth equity stages, with check sizes varying based on the fund. Their investment strategy emphasizes socio-economic impact alongside financial returns, primarily focusing on businesses in South Africa and the broader African continent.
Notable investments by Hlayisani Capital include Spatialedge, a data and AI solutions startup that received R60 million in funding, and Tractor Media Holdings, a leading digital outdoor media company in South Africa, where they acquired a minority stake.
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As of February 2026: Hlayisani Capital has launched their Venture Fund II, securing R500 million in commitments and continuing to invest in high-growth companies like Spatialedge and Tractor Media Holdings.
Yes, Hlayisani Capital often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus sectors.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and socio-economic impact.
The Hlayisani Venture Fund II has secured R500 million in commitments and is actively seeking investments.
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