Naspers

What is Naspers?

Naspers is a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, operating in more than 130 markets with a focus on long-term growth potential. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in South Africa, the company's portfolio encompasses a wide range of areas including media, video entertainment, ecommerce (such as classifieds, marketplaces, retail, travel, payments, and online services), and technology investments. With a fund that invests between $5 million to $660 million, Naspers engages in early and seed-stage venture capital financing.

As both a venture capital firm and an operational company, Naspers provides funding and has the expertise to build and scale technology businesses globally. They have a significant track record with early investments in high-profile companies like Tencent in China, mail.ru in Russia, and Flipkart in India.

They continue to hold investments in these companies, asserting their role as a strategic investor with a long-term, patient capital approach aimed at substantial value creation. Naspers leverages its deep operational experience across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, positioning itself as a leader in various markets.

Their diverse portfolio includes more than 100 companies, many of which are market leaders in their respective sectors. The company's investment thesis is centered on backing promising early-stage technology companies and fueling their growth to achieve scale and market dominance.