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E4E Africa

Darter Studios, Darter Road, Longkloof, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Overview

Supports early stage ventures and entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Deals · 12mo

4

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Kenya
Mauritius
South Africa
The Netherlands

Sector focus

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Investment portfolio

11rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Jem
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeries A
Shiprazor
Apr 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
Happy Pay
Mar 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Kuunda
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeries A
Octavia Carbon
Oct 2024Led
$4 MSeed
Hohm Energy
Feb 2024Participated
$8 MSeed
TUNL
Dec 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
Pineapple
Nov 2023Participated
$21 MSeries B
SweepSouth
Oct 2022Participated
$11 MOther Equity
Talk360
Oct 2022Participated
$3 MSeed
Qwili
Jul 2022Led
$1 MSeed
Jem
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeries A
Shiprazor
Apr 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
Happy Pay
Mar 2026Participated
$5 MSeed
Kuunda
Oct 2025Participated
$8 MSeries A
Octavia Carbon
Oct 2024Led
$4 MSeed
Hohm Energy
Feb 2024Participated
$8 MSeed
TUNL
Dec 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
Pineapple
Nov 2023Participated
$21 MSeries B
SweepSouth
Oct 2022Participated
$11 MOther Equity
Talk360
Oct 2022Participated
$3 MSeed
Qwili
Jul 2022Led
$1 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

E4E Africa: 11 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
E4E Africa: 11 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed25
Series A02
Series B01
Other Equity01

Monthly Deal Activity

E4E Africa: 11 deals are recorded across 52 months.All available history.
E4E Africa: 11 deals are recorded across 52 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Jul '221
Aug '220
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Oct '222
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Dec '220
Jan '230
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Nov '231
Dec '231
Jan '240
Feb '241
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Oct '241
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Dec '240
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Mar '261
Apr '261
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Jun '260
Jul '260
Aug '261
Sep '260
Oct '260

Sector Breakdown

E4E Africa: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

E4E Africa: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Fintech3
Transportation & Logistics3
Hardware & Robotics2
E-Commerce & Retail2
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Social & Community Platforms2
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Enterprise Software1
Professional Services1
Real Estate & Construction1

Deal Size Distribution

E4E Africa: 11 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

E4E Africa: 11 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M5
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

E4E Africa: South Africa has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

E4E Africa: South Africa has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
South Africa8
Kenya1
Europe1
Mauritius1
E4E Africa: 20 co-investors are shown, with Futuregrowth Asset Management sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

E4E Africa: 20 co-investors are shown, with Futuregrowth Asset Management sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Futuregrowth Asset Management3
4Di Capital2
Endeavor2
4DX Ventures1
AAIC1
Accion Venture Lab1
Alitheia IDF1
Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures1
ASISA ESD Fund1
Breega1
Caruso Ventures1
Catalyst Fund1
Climate Capital1
Codec Ventures1
Digital Africa Ventures1
E3 Capital1
Endeavor Catalyst1
Equitable Ventures1
Felix Strategic Investments1
Fondation Botnar1

Investment Strategy

E4E Africa: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation.All available history.
E4E Africa: Led accounts for 18% and participating for 82% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led218%
Participating982%
E4E Africa: Single-lead accounts for 50% and co-led for 50% of lead dynamics.All available history.
E4E Africa: Single-lead accounts for 50% and co-led for 50% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead150%
Co-led150%

Team

Aisha Pandor

Co-Founder & CEO

Bas Hochstenbach

Co-Founder

Bas Hochstenbach
Frederik Gerner

Venture Partner

Tatenda Nyamuda

Principal