Jem raises $8.4M series a
Announced 18 August 2026
◆ The Round
Jem raised $8.4M in series a funding, announced on 18 August 2026, led by Quona Capital, with participation from University Technology Fund, E4E, Next176/FutureGrowth, angel investors including former Old Mutual chief executive Iain Williamson, Next176, FutureGrowth, Iain Williamson. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Jem
South African workforce management startup Jem has raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital. Jem is based in South Africa and currently at series a stage, operating in Enterprise.
◆ Investors
LeadQuona Capital
ParticipationUniversity Technology Fund, E4E, Next176/FutureGrowth, angel investors including former Old Mutual chief executive Iain Williamson, Next176, FutureGrowth, Iain Williamson
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Jem raise?
Jem raised $8.4M in its series-a round, announced 2026-08-18.
Who invested in Jem's series-a round?
The round was led by Quona Capital, with participation from University Technology Fund, E4E, Next176/FutureGrowth, angel investors including former Old Mutual chief executive Iain Williamson, Next176, FutureGrowth and Iain Williamson.
What does Jem do?
South African workforce management startup Jem has raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital.
Verified 18 August 2026 · Sources: public filings