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Key people at Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures.
E Squared Ventures is an investment firm providing startup and growth capital to early-stage companies. It offers financial backing and support, focusing on entrepreneurs committed to responsible business practices. The firm backs individuals from the Allan Gray Fellowship program, cultivating a pipeline of impactful new businesses.
The late Allan Gray, a distinguished South African investor, established E Squared in 2007. His belief was that empowering responsible entrepreneurs benefits communities beyond individual success. This insight propelled the firm's creation, designed to invest in and nurture ventures generating social and economic value.
E Squared supports entrepreneurs, especially Allan Gray Fellows, assisting their transition into establishing and scaling companies. Its mission is to address societal inequality through entrepreneurial development. The firm envisions a future where purpose-driven businesses drive sustainable progress and widespread positive community outcomes.
Key people at Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures.
Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures has 8 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.6M Pre-Seed in Altera Biosciences in August 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Altera Biosciences | $1.6M Pre-Seed | — | Onebio |
| Nov 1, 2023 | GoMetro | $11.0M Series A | Steven Meersman | Contrarian Ventures, Greg Fury, 4 Decades Capital, Amrish Narrandes, Hlayisani Capital, Kalon Venture Partners, Tritech Global |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Synatic | $2.5M Seed Extension | Allan Gray E Squared Ventures, Harry Apostoleris | Brendon Jones, Endeavor Harvest |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Talk360 | $3.0M Seed Extension | IAN Lessem | Coen Jonker, Tjaart VAN DER Waalt, E4E Africa, Endeavor, Kalon Venture Partners |
| May 5, 2022 | GoMetro | $1.0M Other Equity | — | 4 Decades Capital, Hlayisani Capital, Clive Butkow, Tritech Global |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Mobiz | $4.0M Pre-Series A | — | Capacitech, Endeavor, Futuregrowth Asset Management, Grant Rock, Launch Africa |
| Aug 3, 2021 | KHULA! | $1.3M Seed | Quintin Cross | — |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Synatic | $1.0M Seed | Harry Apostoleris | Allan Gray |