Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Other • IT (& TMT) • Education • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) |
Investing | South Africa |
HAVAC, also known as HAVAIC, is a strategic investment manager that specializes in funding early-stage, high-growth technology businesses with a focus on delivering impactful solutions within the African continent. With its headquarters in Cape Town and investment activities that span across South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, HAVAIC positions itself as a leading venture capital firm that is notably active in the African start-up ecosystem. The firm invests in sectors such as Other, IT (& TMT), Education, Retail (& E-Commerce), and IoT (& Wearables), targeting companies that demonstrate significant potential for disruptive expansion both locally and globally. HAVAIC employs a comprehensive investment philosophy centered around pinpointing innovative technology products, processes, or platforms that resolve actual market needs and possess disruptive growth potential. The firm not only offers financial investment but also provides strategic support and advice coupled with capital raising expertise, enhancing the value they add to their portfolio companies. Their deep local knowledge and established networks play an instrumental role in ensuring that their investments and investors realize their full potential impact and returns. HAVAIC prides itself on its unique positioning within the African market and its ability to elevate local innovation to a global stage. The firm showcases a selection of their portfolio companies on their website, illustrating the successful application of their investment thesis.