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Climate tech investors in South Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 18 →The top 18
18investors on the list+1 this week
53cheques in 12 months-23% against the market
$2.1Mmedian round they joined-73% against the market median
39%wrote a cheque in 12 months
50%have led a round

The Top 18

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (7)

  1. 1Atlantic BridgeDeploying nowVC firm · Ireland116$14Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2Launch AfricaDeploying nowVC firm · Mauritius96$1.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3AtlanticDeploying nowPrivate equity · Germany53$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4E3 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya10$7Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  5. 5Catalyst FundDeploying nowVC firm · Kenya7$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6E4EAfricaDeploying nowVC firm · South Africa7$5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Globalive CapitalquietVC firm · Canada7$5Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  8. 8Fireball CapitalDeploying nowFund of funds · South Africa4$9.6Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  9. 9Volve CapitalquietVC firm · Netherlands4$1.8Mmedian roundJul 2025last seen
  10. 10E2JDJquietVC firm · United States2$4.2Mmedian roundMar 2025last seen
  11. 11HolocenequietVC firm · South Africa2$1.6Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  12. 12Jozi AngelsquietAngel network · South Africa2$1Mmedian roundOct 2025last seen
  13. 13NEXT176quietVC firm · South Africa2$2.5Mmedian roundMar 2025last seen
  14. 14Jonathan SmithquietAngel2$1Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  15. 15JLR Star LimitedquietFamily office · United Kingdom1$5.7Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  16. 16AionsquietVC firm1$1.6Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  17. 17Jonathan SmitquietInvestment firm1$1Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  18. 18Living Hope VenturesquietVC firm1$1Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen

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Quick answers about climate tech investors in South Africa

Who are the most active climate tech investors in South Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Atlantic Bridge, Launch Africa, Atlantic, E3 Capital and Catalyst Fund.

How many climate tech investors in South Africa are there?

18 are on record. 39% made an investment in the last 12 months and 50% have led a round.

Which stages do climate tech investors in South Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (30%) and Series B (21%).

How big are the rounds climate tech investors in South Africa join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $2.5M.

Which sectors do climate tech investors in South Africa back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which climate tech investors in South Africa lead the most rounds?

E3 Capital (4 led), E4EAfrica (3 led) and Atlantic Bridge (2 led).

Where are climate tech investors in South Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in South Africa (5), Kenya (2) and Ireland (1).

What have climate tech investors in South Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa), Cygrid (Pre-seed, Oct 2026, with Atlantic) and Kuunda (Other, Oct 2026, with E4EAfrica).

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