4Di

4Di Capital is a South African venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage technology investments across sub-Saharan Africa. The firm primarily backs innovative companies in sectors such as financial technology, insurance technology, and healthcare, identifying ventures with the potential for significant regional or global market reach. Its investment approach supports startups through critical developmental phases, providing capital and strategic guidance to foster growth.

The firm was co-founded in 2011 by Justin Stanford and Erik van Vlaanderen, bringing together their extensive entrepreneurial experience. Prior to establishing 4Di Capital, Stanford and van Vlaanderen built a pan-African online software company within the cybersecurity industry. This firsthand experience of scaling a technology business from inception in the region provided them with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage African tech founders.

4Di Capital partners with Africa-based entrepreneurs, providing what it terms "nurture capital" to help transform promising ideas into successful enterprises. The company's vision is to empower these founders to build impactful technology businesses that can compete effectively in large regional and international markets, driving innovation and economic development across the continent and beyond.