Global Startup Award Hlayisani Capital wins African VC of the Year at the 2021/2022 Global Startup Awards. Hlayisani Capital is proud to announce that it has been awarded two prestigious awards by the GLOBAL STARTUP AWARDS (GSA). The GSA is the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition with a mission to recognise and connect the […]
Empowering South African Youth
Hlayisani Capital Empowering South African Youth Celebrating diversity through Youth in Hlayisani The Hlayisani Team firmly believes that diversity is a competitive advantage and pride ourselves in having a cultural and gender diverse team that also spans three generations. As our nation celebrates the 46th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this month and celebrates youth […]
Dr Khoza inducted to the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame
Congratulations to our Chairperson Dr Reuel J Khoza on his induction into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame (https://lnkd.in/dqJTPhj). It is indeed a momentous recognition of Dr Khoza’s work and lifetime commitment to leadership! It is a proud day for South Africa as Dr Khoza is the first African inductee to this prestigious Thinkers50 Hall of […]
Gender equity, inclusion, and evolution of the private financial markets
By Thembelihle Nyembe and Tamala Amelia Manda The unemployment rate in South Africa has climbed to yet another record high with the official unemployment rate reaching 34.4% at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic has negatively affected all of society, one way or another, women were particularly worse off with an unemployment […]
August Highlight – Women in VC Internship
Hlayisani welcomes 3 exceptional women into their Venture Capital internship During the month of August, also known as ‘Women’s month’, the Hlayisani Team turned their focus towards creating and promoting gender diversity. This has been high on the conversation agenda for the Hlayisani team since the success of their previous internship program, seeing 50% of […]
67 Things we like about businesses we invest in
67 Things we like about businesses we invest in The essence of Mandela Day is about taking action, inspiring change, and making every day a Mandela Day. Our company’s name, Hlayisani Capital, is from a Tsonga word meaning to nurture and to grow. It is especially important in South Africa at the moment for all […]