SAVCA in the News

For the third consecutive year, ICT-focused start-ups continued to attract the lion’s share of venture capital (VC), accounting for nearly two-thirds of total investment. This, as data shows Southern Africa’s VC sector closed off 2024 with R13.35 billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, according to the 2025 SAVCA VC Industry Survey. Conducted by…

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13.35 billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year, according to the 2025 SAVCA VC Survey. Nicola Gubb, interim executive director of Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), said…

This year, for the seventh consecutive time, the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) will celebrate the transformative power of private capital. The 2025 SAVCA Industry Awards ceremony, set to take place on 07 November, will once again set the benchmark for the best in local entrepreneurship and innovation; boosted by the…

By: Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) In a tough funding climate, many South African entrepreneurs might be wondering what they can do to make their businesses more appealing to investors. With signs of recovery in the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors, there is growing interest in scalable, well-governed…

In his 2025 Budget Speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, identified infrastructure as a key pillar for the country’s growth strategy. He announced that over R1-trillion will be allocated to infrastructure spending over the next three years, emphasising the need for greater private sector participation and alternative financing solutions to accelerate delivery and improve…

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) reflects on 2024 as a transformative period for the region’s private capital landscape, one that has – despite facing significant global economic challenges, seen Southern Africa’s private capital market delivering remarkable resilience. The global private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) landscape continues to face…

The technology sector is spearheading investment within South Africa’s start-up ecosystem, even amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. This insight comes from the South African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA), which unveiled the findings of its 2023 Venture Capital Survey, which was published on Thursday, 18 July 2024. The survey indicates that South African start-ups secured R3.3-billion in…

Click here to read the original article. The performance of the venture capital (VC) sector in South Africa defied the downwards trend in annual deals seen since 2020 as investments hit the R3 billion mark in 2023, displaying the level of resilience that has since become synonymous with the start-up ecosystem. The Southern African Venture…

Click here to read the original article. South Africa’s 2023 startup ecosystem concluded on a high note, as the local venture capital (VC) sector defied the global downward trend in annual deals since 2020. The recent Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Venture Capital Survey Launch 2024 revealed that total capital flow…

Private equity has evolved into an asset class not only capable of providing the smooth returns demanded by investors, but also the ability to generate economic growth and drive job creation. It’s time retirement funds take notice, writes Ola Leepile, the Chief Executive Officer of Novare Holdings Click here to read the original article. The…

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associate (SAVCA) Industry Awards, which took place in Sandton last week, showcased the achievements of some of the most innovative businesses in the country. In the running were a mix of companies, each nominated for having successfully used invested capital to build thriving enterprises. After much deliberation,…

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Industry Awards, which took place in Sandton last week, showcased the achievements of some of the most innovative businesses in the country. In the running were a mix of companies, each nominated for having successfully used invested capital to build thriving enterprises. After much deliberation, the expert panel…

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associate (SAVCA) Industry Awards, which took place in Sandton last week, showcased the achievements of some of the most innovative businesses in the country. In the running were a mix of companies, each nominated for having successfully used invested capital to build thriving enterprises. After much deliberation,…

30 April 2024: The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associate (SAVCA) Industry Awards celebrates the accomplishments of portfolio companies that have successfully used invested capital to build thriving enterprises. This year marks the fourth in-person event of its kind, which will be hosted by SAVCA in partnership with Investec on the 9th of…

30 April 2024: The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), in partnership with Investec recently announced its fourth in-person SAVCA Industry Awards. This awards platform aims to recognise the achievements of local portfolio companies that have leveraged the power of invested capital to take their ventures to the next level. After much…

Johannesburg – The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has announced that it has welcomed five new board members at its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 3rd October 2023. Darshan Daya, Edmund Higenbottam, Liz Kolobe, Ria Papier and Nicola Gubb have now officially commenced their tenure as board members. Providing his…

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) welcomed five distinguished professionals to its board at an annual general meeting held earlier this week. Darshan Daya, Edmund Higenbottam, Liz Kolobe, Ria Papier, and Nicola Gubb have officially assumed their roles as board members, marking a significant milestone in the association’s leadership landscape. In…

SAVCA is delighted to announce the appointment of Vuyo Ntoi as the new SAVCA Board Chairperson. The appointment took effect on 15 November 2023 following a majority vote from the SAVCA Board of Directors. Ntoi takes over from his predecessor, Lelo Rantloane, CEO of Ata Capital, who, having served a 3-year term leading the Board,…