In the early 2000s, mentioning "venture capital" in a South African boardroom rarely got far. There was no local precedent to point to, no institutional appetite for the asset class, and early-stage investing was widely regarded as too risky to be a legitimate allocation for serious money. The ecosystem wasn't underdeveloped — it was virtually […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spatialedge, a Stellenbosch-based data and applied artificial intelligence (AI) solutions start-up, has secured R60 million in funding from the Hlayisani Growth Fund. Read more here https://www.itweb.co.za/article/stellenbosch-based-ai-start-up-receives-r60m-funding/GxwQDq1DdmZMlPVo