Organization · Venture Capital
AngelHub Ventures
AngelHub Ventures, now part of Hlayisani Capital, is a South African venture capital firm focused on early-stage tech investments across various sectors in Africa.
Overview
What AngelHub Ventures does
What AngelHub Ventures is
AngelHub Ventures, now part of Hlayisani Capital, is a South African venture capital firm focused on early-stage tech investments across various sectors in Africa.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
AngelHub Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Hlayisani Capital invests in medium and large high-growth, technology-enabled businesses with scalable solutions, proven technologies, revenue generation, strong management teams, clear ESG standards, large addressable markets, global growth ambitions, and identifiable exit opportunities.
Focus narrative
Hlayisani Capital invests in high-growth businesses across various sectors, including information and communication technology (ICT), manufacturing, agriculture, education, and health. The firm operates two primary funds: the Hlayisani Growth Fund, targeting mid-market private equity investments, and the Hlayisani Venture Fund II, focusing on technology-enabled companies with scalable solutions. The investment strategy emphasizes socio-economic impact alongside financial returns.
Value beyond capital
Hlayisani Capital provides not only capital but also strategic support and access to networks, helping portfolio companies scale and achieve their growth ambitions.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Series A · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Hlayisani Capital's portfolio includes notable investments such as Spatialedge, a Stellenbosch-based data and applied artificial intelligence solutions startup that received R60 million in funding, and Tractor Media Holdings, a leading digital outdoor media company in South Africa.
Common questions
What to know about AngelHub Ventures
Upseed classifies AngelHub Ventures under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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