South Africa · 
Who invested in Jem?
Jem's investors include Quona Capital, e4e, Iain Williamson, Next176/FutureGrowth and University Technology Fund. Quona Capital led its latest round.
South Africa · Series A startup
Who invested in Jem
One round we have observed, with the 5 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.
Raised 3 months ago
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Funding summaryUpdated 5 Nov 2026
$8.4Mraised across 1 round since 2026, from 1 source
- Latest round
- Series A, $8.4MAug 2026
- Led by
- Quona Capital
- Investors
- 5 (1 led)
The rounds
- Aug 2026Series A$8.4M
Reported by Disrupt Africa
Founders and team
From Jem's own website: 2 on the team.
- Malcolm SmithCFO • Retailability
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Everyone who backed them
Iain WilliamsonVC firm1round
Next176/FutureGrowthVC firm1round
University Technology FundVC firm1round
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Also claim to have backed them
These 4 firms list Jem as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.
Quick answers about Jem
How much has Jem raised?
Jem has raised $8.4M across 1 round since 2026.
When did Jem last raise?
Jem's most recent round was a Series A of $8.4M in Aug 2026, led by Quona Capital.
What was Jem's biggest round?
Its most recent round, $8.4M in Aug 2026, is also its largest on record.
Who backed Jem first?
Jem's first round on record, in Aug 2026, was backed by Quona Capital, e4e and Iain Williamson and 2 others.
What stage is Jem at?
Jem's latest named round is a Series A, in Aug 2026.
Where is Jem based?
Jem is based in South Africa.
Who led Jem's rounds?
Quona Capital led the Series A in 2026.
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