Since the Fund’s existence, a solid foundation of exciting investments has been concluded.
Stub
Stub is an entrepreneur-first accounting and financial operations platform that helps SMEs, sole proprietors, and growing businesses manage invoicing, bookkeeping, cash flow, inventory, and financial administration in one intuitive platform. Designed specifically for South African entrepreneurs, it simplifies financial management through seamless integrations with leading banking and payment ecosystems.
Investment stage:
Seed
xTenure
xTenure is an AI-powered health technology company developing predictive risk intelligence for insurers and healthcare providers. Its platform analyses longitudinal health data to identify disease risk before clinical diagnosis, enabling earlier intervention, smarter underwriting, improved health outcomes, and more efficient insurance products.
Investment stage:
Seed
Vas MedTech
Vas MedTech is a Cape Town–based medical-device innovator dedicated to revolutionizing women’s gynaecological care through affordable, user-friendly, telehealth-enabled diagnostic tools. Its flagship product, FlexiGyn, is a flexible, handheld hysteroscopy device that enables minimally invasive uterine health screening — reducing cost, wait times, and reliance on specialist-only environments, while empowering local clinics, GPs, and nurses to provide effective diagnostics and remote consultations. Backed by rigorous human-factors research and prototype development up to Technology Readiness Level 5, Vas MedTech blends cutting-edge medical engineering, 4IR technologies, and a mission-driven approach to expand access to essential women’s health services — especially in under-served and remote areas
Investment stage:
Seed
FluoroBiotech
Fluorobiotech is a South African biotechnology company based in Stellenbosch that is pioneering locally-manufactured, high-value enzymes and recombinant proteins through its patented “SelfPrep” technology. Born out of urgent global supply challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fluorobiotech delivers scalable, cost-effective enzyme production — enabling vaccine developers, diagnostic labs, researchers, and biopharma innovators to access high-quality molecular tools without reliance on costly imports. By combining scientific rigour, regional manufacturing, and a mission-driven focus on building Africa’s biotech independence, Fluorobiotech is laying the foundation for a robust, self-sufficient biotech ecosystem on the continent.
Investment stage:
Seed
Happy Pay
Happy Pay is a South African fintech “Buy Now, Pay Later” platform that enables shoppers to split the cost of purchases across their next two paychecks — with no deposit, no interest — making it easier and more accessible to buy what they need today and pay later. By using an AI-driven approval engine, Happy Pay offers fast, seamless approvals for customers while taking on credit risk for merchants, enabling retailers to increase basket sizes, conversion rates, and overall sales. In addition to boosting retail accessibility, Happy Pay builds in social impact: 1% of its transaction fees are donated toward planting indigenous “Spekboom” in South Africa — reflecting its commitment to sustainability and positive community impact.
Investment stage:
Seed
Stellenbosch Dynamics
Stellenbosch Dynamics is developing South Africa’s first locally manufactured, collaborative humanoid robot—an affordable, general-purpose robotic worker designed to operate safely alongside humans across manufacturing, logistics, construction, healthcare, mining, and even home environments. Built with AI-enabled perception and a modular, human-shaped design, the robot can automate hazardous, repetitive, and precision-dependent tasks, offering 24/7 productivity and strong ROI for customers. Through full vertical integration, including in-house development of advanced electromechanical actuators, Stellenbosch Dynamics is positioning itself as both a humanoid robotics pioneer and a key supplier to the broader robotics industry. With early prototypes completed, strong engineering leadership, and a clear go-to-market beachhead in logistics, the company aims to scale pilot deployments and actuator sales, capturing a rapidly growing global market for humanoid automation
Investment stage:
Seed Funding
Metanoia
Metanoia is a pre-clinical biotech start-up developing first-in-class regenerative therapies, based on exclusive UCLA-licensed technology, to enable functional cell regeneration and reverse age-related diseases, with an initial focus on diabetes.
Investment stage:
Seed
DriveDiva
DriveDiva is a tech-finance platform that makes car ownership accessible to women through flexible subscriptions and a 60-month pathway to ownership. Fully insured, licensed vehicles come with customisable deposits, AI support, maintenance, roadside assistance, and telematics. The service removes traditional credit barriers, empowering women with mobility, independence, and financial freedom.
Investment stage:
Seed