CEO Initiative | South Africa SME Fund
◆ Fund Size
$609M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
South Africa
◆ Portfolio
16 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Address barriers to growth and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem by scaling high-growth startups
◆ About CEO Initiative
The SA SME Fund is an independent, standalone investment vehicle established by the CEO Initiative, aimed at building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Africa. It partners with high-performing venture capital fund managers to deploy capital effectively, enabling capital to reach entrepreneurs efficiently and at scale.
◆ Sectors
◆ Stages
◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketso Gordhan | CEO | Executive | |
| Adrian Gore | Chairperson | Board Member | |
| Cristhian Andrews | Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer | — | |
| Michael Jordaan | Chair of Investment Committee | Board Member |
◆ Notable Investments
◆ Traits
Leads rounds
Co-invests
◆ FAQ
What does South Africa SME Fund invest in?
South Africa SME Fund invests in Enterprise Software, Developer Tools, Fintech, E-commerce and Marketplaces at the seed, series-a and series-b stages.
Which geographies does South Africa SME Fund focus on?
South Africa SME Fund focuses on South Africa, and is headquartered in South Africa.
What is South Africa SME Fund's typical check size?
South Africa SME Fund typically writes checks of $0.5M to $10M.