Organization · Venture Capital
IDF CAPITAL
IDF Capital is a South African financier based in Johannesburg, established in 2008. It focuses on investing in high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a gender-lens strategy, aiming for both commercial and social returns.
Overview
What IDF CAPITAL does
What IDF CAPITAL is
IDF Capital is a South African financier based in Johannesburg, established in 2008. It focuses on investing in high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a gender-lens strategy, aiming for both commercial and social returns.
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
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 10, 2026
Official channels
Find IDF CAPITAL elsewhere
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Capability profile
IDF CAPITAL as a funder
Investment thesis
IDF Capital focuses on investing in high growth SMEs in South Africa and broader Africa, employing a gender-lens strategy to achieve both commercial and social returns.
Focus narrative
IDF Capital invests in high growth SMEs, utilizing a gender lens strategy to support innovative businesses. The organization offers a range of financial products, including cash-flow financing, venture capital, term-debt financing, and private equity, all designed to unlock the economic potential of sub-Saharan Africa.
Value beyond capital
IDF Capital provides various financial products and support programs, including mentorship, coaching, and business skills training, particularly through its I'M IN Entrepreneurial Programme aimed at underrepresented groups in tech.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$5,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $1,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- FintechHealthcareClimate & SustainabilityConsumerEducationBiotech & Life SciencesCommerce & RetailArtificial IntelligenceWeb3 & BlockchainEnergy
- Regions
- Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 280
Portfolio context
IDF Capital has supported over 280 businesses and contributed to the creation of more than 77,000 jobs, with 59% of its investments in female-owned ventures.
Common questions
What to know about IDF CAPITAL
Upseed classifies IDF CAPITAL under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 10, 2026
Known limits
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