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Hlayisani Capital, a black-owned venture capital and private equity firm founded in Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2016, is led by Michael Jordaan (Investment Committee Chair) and Dr. Reuel Khoza (Fund Chair). The firm manages Hlayisani Growth Fund I (R350 million first close) and Hlayisani Venture Fund II, with R500 million in commitments anchored by the Public Investment Corporation and SA SME Fund. It invests in high-growth, technology-enabled businesses across sectors like agribusiness, EdTech, healthcare, and enterprise software across the African continent. Hlayisani provides capital, strategic support, and access to global markets to help entrepreneurs scale their ventures. As of November 2019, the Growth Fund had deployed R200 million across six investments, notably acquiring a minority stake in Tractor Media Holdings.
Hlayisani Capital has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $11.0M Series A in GoMetro in November 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | GoMetro | $11.0M Series A | Steven Meersman | Contrarian Ventures, Greg Fury, 4 Decades Capital, Allan Gray E Squared Ventures, Amrish Narrandes, Kalon Venture Partners, Tritech Global |
| May 5, 2022 | GoMetro | $1.0M Other Equity | — | 4 Decades Capital, Allan Gray E Squared Ventures, Clive Butkow, Tritech Global |
