Hlayisani Capital

About Us

Hlayisani Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm that is focused on growing sub-Saharan African businesses and entrepreneurs; putting them on the global map and transforming local economies and communities.

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Hlayisani Capital is a prominent private equity and venture capital fund manager focussed on unlocking unique high growth investment opportunities in South Africa and Africa. Founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, we are passionate about helping businesses to reach their true potential, providing capital, strategic support and access to global markets. Hlayisani Capital is a level 2 B-BBEE black-owned fund manager.

Hlayisani Growth Fund is a growth equity fund that invests in the ICT, manufacturing, agriculture, education and health industries. We look for high-growth, high-impact businesses able to deliver exceptional returns along with sustained socio-economic impact.

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Hlayisani Capital offers funding opportunities through its venture capital and private equity funds, focusing on high-growth, technology-enabled businesses in Africa. By applying, you can access capital, strategic support, and global market connections. Ideal candidates are innovative companies in sectors like ICT, agriculture, education, and health, with the potential for significant socio-economic impact. Whether you're a startup or an established business looking to scale, Hlayisani Capital provides the resources to help you grow.

Leadership Team

Hlayisani, which means to nurture and grow, was founded in 2016 when Angelhub Ventures (backed by Michael Jordaan and Kevin Harris), a pioneering South African Venture Capital Fund together with Dzana Investments (the Khoza family’s investment vehicle led by former Nedbank Chairman and current PIC Chairman, Dr Reuel Khoza), made common cause to jointly invest strategic support and capital into high-growth, high-impact SME growth businesses with global expansion possibilities.

Meet the team

July 6, 2026

Portfolio Spotlight: WAMLY

We are pleased to announce that Hlayisani Venture Fund II has led a R50 million Series A investment into Wamly — one of South Africa's leading all-in-one hiring systems, and one of the fastest-growing HR technology companies on the African continent. Wamly was founded in 2020 by Industrial Psychologist Francois de Wet, a man who […]

June 16, 2026

June 16: Why Youth Day Is More Than a Public Holiday

On 16 June 1976, thousands of young people took to the streets of Soweto to protest a government that had decided their future was worth less than someone else's. Many were younger than 18. Over 170 lives were lost that day. South Africa designated June 16 as Youth Day not as a celebration, but as […]

April 8, 2026

Portfolio Spotlight: Glynt Group

How a South African OOH pioneer is redefining outdoor media with tech, data and bold leadership Founded nearly two decades ago as Tractor Outdoor, the business secured a reputation by delivering impactful roadside and transit advertising through a disciplined site acquisition strategy and commitment to quality infrastructure. Today, the Group operates one of the country’s […]

February 25, 2026

Hlayisani Capital Launches Venture Fund II with R500 Million in Commitments

Hlayisani Capital has successfully launched Hlayisani Venture Fund II (HVF II), securing R500 million in commitments to date. The fund is anchored by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the SA SME Fund, alongside additional private investors and family offices. The fund is currently onboarding additional South African institutional and private investors and is targeting […]

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