Organization · Venture Capital
HAVAÍC
HAVAÍC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, investing in high-growth technology startups across Africa, particularly in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Overview
What HAVAÍC does
What HAVAÍC is
HAVAÍC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, investing in high-growth technology startups across Africa, particularly in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
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 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 26, 2026
Official channels
Find HAVAÍC elsewhere
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Capability profile
HAVAÍC as a funder
Investment thesis
HAVAÍC focuses on investing in and supporting impactful, high-growth, post-revenue African technology start-ups with global prospects.
Focus narrative
HAVAÍC invests in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses across Africa, specifically targeting sectors such as FinTech, HealthTech, SafeTech, Digital Business Solutions, and more. The firm emphasizes supporting local businesses that provide real-world solutions and have the potential for profitable exits, aiming for targeted annual investment returns of over 30%. HAVAÍC operates primarily in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Value beyond capital
HAVAÍC adds value to its portfolio companies through strong advisory relationships, facilitating technology adoption, and leveraging its extensive network to support growth and international expansion.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 22
- Recorded notable exits
- RapidDeploy and hearX Group
Portfolio context
HAVAÍC has invested in various sectors, including FinTech (multiple investments), HealthTech (digital service delivery and health-related technologies), SafeTech (safety technologies), Digital Business Solutions (enhancing business productivity), Ecommerce (online commerce platforms), SportTech (technology related to sports), LogisticsTech (logistics and supply chain technologies), and AgriTech (agricultural technology).
Common questions
What to know about HAVAÍC
Upseed classifies HAVAÍC 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
March 26, 2026
Known limits
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