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Hlayisani Capital
Johannesburg, South AfricaWebsite ↗
Hlayisani Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm dedicated to fostering the growth of sub-Saharan African businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly high-growth, technology-enabled companies in South Africa and across the continent. The firm provides capital, strategic support, and access to global markets, aiming to deliver both economic returns and socio-economic impact.
Last raised
Feb 2026
5 mo ago
Latest fund size
$30.5M
Hlayisani Venture Fund II
AUM
$61M
estimated
Funds raised
Capital this firm has raised, newest first
Hlayisani Venture Fund 1
Unknown
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Hlayisani Venture Fund II
Feb 2026 · HVF II
$30.5M
Hlayisani Growth Fund
Jan 2021 · HGF
$21.6M
Recent investments
Companies this firm has funded, newest first
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WamlyLead | Series A | $2.7M | Jul 2026 | hlayisani.com ↗ |
| Glynt Group | — | — | Apr 2026 | hlayisani.com ↗ |
| Tractor Outdoor Media | — | — | Mar 2026 | impactalpha.com ↗ |
| Cogitait AI | — | — | Mar 2026 | impactalpha.com ↗ |
| Spatialedge | Series A | $3.1M | Apr 2024 | tracxn.com ↗ |
| GoMetro | Series A | $11.5M | Nov 2023 | tracxn.com ↗ |
| Sticitt | Seed | — | Jan 2022 | teaserclub.com ↗ |
| Principal Software (d6 education) | Growth | — | Jan 2021 | teaserclub.com ↗ |
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