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Key people at Kalon Venture Partners.
Kalon Venture Partners was founded in 2016 by Clive Butkow (Founder & Chief Executive Officer).
Kalon Venture Partners is a Johannesburg, South Africa-based venture capital firm that invests growth equity in post-revenue, high-growth technology startups. The firm focuses on innovative business models across sectors like fintech, SaaS, and cybersecurity, supporting expansion within South Africa, across Africa, and into foreign markets. With an AUM of $18 million, Kalon has invested in 11-12 portfolio companies, including recognizable names like Sendmarc, Mobiz, and Ozow. Its final Section 12J fund raised R250 million, approximately $13-14 million. Clive Butkow, the founder, recently stepped down as CEO, with Leron Varsha appointed acting CEO. Kalon Venture Partners was founded in 2016 by Clive Butkow. Its business model centers on raises capital through funds, such as Section 12J vehicles, to provide growth equity investments in startups.
Kalon Venture Partners was founded in 2016 by Clive Butkow (Founder & Chief Executive Officer).
Key people at Kalon Venture Partners.
Kalon Venture Partners has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. 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, Hlayisani Capital, Tritech Global |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Sendmarc | $7.0M Series A | Anikó Szigetvári | 4DI Capital, Allan Gray, Alpha Private Capital, E2JDJ, Endeavor Catalyst, Endeavor Harvest, Fireball Capital |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Talk360 | $3.0M Seed Extension | IAN Lessem | Coen Jonker, Tjaart VAN DER Waalt, Allan Gray E Squared Ventures, E4E Africa, Endeavor |
