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Cleantech investors in South Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a cleantech company in South Africa in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 15 →The top 15
15investors on the listNo change this week
45cheques in 12 months+7% against the market
$11Mmedian round they joined+33% against the market median
93%wrote a cheque in 12 months
53%have led a round

The Top 15

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (14)

  1. 1Chevron Technology VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States104$17Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2FMODeploying nowGovernment · Netherlands66$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3E3 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya10$7Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  4. 4Sanari CapitalquietPrivate equity · South Africa6$4.7Mmedian roundSept 2025last seen
  5. 5Fireball CapitalDeploying nowFund of funds · South Africa4$9.6Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  6. 6SatganaDeploying nowVC firm · Luxembourg4$5.8Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  7. 7Swedfund InternationalDeploying nowFund of funds · Sweden4$62Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  8. 8Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)Deploying nowGovernment · South Africa3$4.1Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  9. 9IdemitsuDeploying nowGrowth equity · Australia2$75Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  10. 10Buffet InvestmentsDeploying nowVC firm2$4.5Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  11. 11KlimaDeploying nowGrowth equity2$12Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Secha CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · South Africa1-median roundNov 2025last seen
  13. 13Endeavor SA's Harvest FundDeploying nowVC firm1-median roundNov 2025last seen
  14. 14Endeavor South Africa's Harvest FundDeploying nowVC firm1-median roundNov 2025last seen
  15. 15Inspired Evolution's Evolution III FundDeploying nowGrowth equity1$60Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen

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Quick answers about cleantech investors in South Africa

Who are the most active cleantech investors in South Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Chevron Technology Ventures, FMO, E3 Capital, Sanari Capital and Fireball Capital.

How many cleantech investors in South Africa are there?

15 are on record. 93% made an investment in the last 12 months and 53% have led a round.

Which stages do cleantech investors in South Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series B (25%) and Debt (25%).

How big are the rounds cleantech investors in South Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $12M.

Which sectors do cleantech investors in South Africa back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly Energy, Cleantech and Climate Tech.

Which cleantech investors in South Africa lead the most rounds?

FMO (5 led), E3 Capital (4 led) and Sanari Capital (4 led).

Where are cleantech investors in South Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in South Africa (4), the United States (1) and the Netherlands (1).

What have cleantech investors in South Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include AXIAN Group (Debt, Oct 2026, with FMO), ReNew (Debt, Oct 2026, with FMO) and Linkener (Oct 2026, with Klima).

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