Participated · Series A · Aug 2026

Jem is led by founders Simon Ellis and Caroline van der Merwe and has attracted recent investor backing. Public remarks from investor Bevan Ducasse praise the company's culture, customer obsession, creativity and ambition. The company recently closed an $8.4 million Series A round led by Quona Capital. The article does not provide details on Jem's products, services, revenue, users, or location. It also does not report founding year or specific operating metrics. Investor commentary emphasizes confidence in the team's mission and execution.

Participated · Seed · Jan 2025

The Awareness Company builds HYDRA, a SaaS platform that leverages AI, IoT and data analytics to convert business data into actionable insights. Its solutions target sectors including agriculture, conservation, safety and smart infrastructure. The company plans to use new funding to boost marketing and sales and to enhance HYDRA's AI capabilities. The Awareness Company was founded in 2018 and operates from South Africa. The recent financing improves its runway to accelerate product development and go-to-market efforts. The company positions itself on situational awareness and data-driven operational and sustainability improvements.

Led · Series A · Dec 2023

JOBJACK is an online recruitment service provider focused on meeting jobseekers' needs for entry-level work. The platform enables applicants to create a simple resume and apply directly from mobile devices. The company says it aims to change perceptions of entry-level hiring in South Africa. JOBJACK completed $2.5 million in pre‑Series A funding. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was one of the investors and NEXT176 was responsible for the round. The article did not disclose operating metrics or prior-round details.