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Healthtech investors in South Africa

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 16 →The top 16
16investors on the listNo change this week
349cheques in 12 months+4% against the market
$5.2Mmedian round they joined-35% against the market median
81%wrote a cheque in 12 months
81%have led a round

The Top 16

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (13)

  1. 1Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2First Round CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States807$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Partech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France444$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Launch AfricaDeploying nowVC firm · Mauritius96$1.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Hummingbird VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom91$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6LAUNCHDeploying nowAccelerator · United States82$5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7PROPARCODeploying nowGovernment · France18$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8E Squared InvestmentsDeploying nowAccelerator · South Africa5$1Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  9. 9Capital Q VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States4$3Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10Vumela FundDeploying nowVenture debt · United Kingdom3$2.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11Cathay AfricInvest Innovation FundquietInvestment firm3$15Mmedian roundSept 2025last seen
  12. 12AnzaquietVC firm · South Africa2$2.9Mmedian roundOct 2025last seen
  13. 13Aions Creative TechnologyquietAccelerator · South Africa1-median roundJan 2025last seen
  14. 14Global Innovation FundDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom1$5.2Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  15. 15The Steele Foundation for HopeDeploying nowInstitutional LP1$5.2Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  16. 16iFSP GroupDeploying nowInvestment firm1$5.2Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen

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Quick answers about healthtech investors in South Africa

Who are the most active healthtech investors in South Africa?

By cheques observed, the most active are Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital, Partech Ventures, Launch Africa and Hummingbird Ventures.

How many healthtech investors in South Africa are there?

16 are on record. 81% made an investment in the last 12 months and 81% have led a round.

Which stages do healthtech investors in South Africa back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series A (26%) and Seed (17%).

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

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $5.2M.

Which sectors do healthtech investors in South Africa back most?

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

Which healthtech investors in South Africa lead the most rounds?

Sequoia Capital (91 led), Partech Ventures (18 led) and First Round Capital (15 led).

Where are healthtech investors in South Africa based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (4), the United Kingdom (3) and South Africa (3).

What have healthtech investors in South Africa invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Banesco Banco Múltiple (Debt, Nov 2026, with PROPARCO), Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa) and Carryt (Nov 2026, with Capital Q Ventures).

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