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Newtown Partners
Cape Town, South AfricaWebsite ↗
Newtown Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that actively invests in and supports disruptive technology startups. Founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs Vinny Lingham and Llew Claasen, the firm also provides comprehensive post-investment assistance, including strategic guidance, mentoring, and operational support.
Last raised
Aug 2025
1y 1mo ago
Latest fund size
$75M
Newtown Impact Credit Fund
AUM
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Funds raised
Capital this firm has raised, newest first
Newtown Impact Credit Fund
Aug 2025
$75M
DP World's Innovation Venture Fund
Jun 2023
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Section 12J Technology Investment Fund
Apr 2022
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Recent investments
Companies this firm has funded, newest first
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeyondTrucks | — | — | Sep 2024 | |
| Waspito | Seed | $2.5M | Nov 2023 | |
| Complete Farmer | Pre Seed | $10.4M | Sep 2023 | |
| Flutterwave | — | — | Mar 2023 | |
| Holidu | — | — | Oct 2022 | |
| BitGo | — | — | Oct 2022 | |
| Lami | Seed | $4M | Aug 2022 | |
| Shypple | Series A | $21.8M | Aug 2021 |
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