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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Standish Management, Llc
Standish provides fund administration services for general partners and managers of private equity funds, specializing in buyout, VC, real estate & fund of funds. Standish supports established GPs by providing admin & tech to whole fund families or select funds, helping to scale operations rapidly and efficiently. Standish also provides consulting services to new GPs, accelerating the launch of their funds. Growing steadily since 2007, Standish has 19 offices worldwide, more than entities under administration, and over $700B in AUM.
1001 to 5000 staff
Impact Amplifier
Impact Amplifier is a leading accelerator, asset manager, and impact advisory firm, committed to accelerating the growth of high-impact businesses in Africa. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in South Africa with offices in Nigeria, Impact Amplifier blends business development services alongside finance, and rigorous impact assessments to build the African impact ecosystem. Our mission is to address Africa’s socio-economic and environmental challenges, innovative entrepreneurs and business models must emerge. Impact Amplifier drives this vision by: assisting impact investors to source and invest into compelling opportunities; providing investment readiness and advisory services to businesses, which combine financial success with positive social and environmental change; and delivering supplier development and sustainability advisory services to corporations and public institutions. Services include: PORTFOLIO BUILDING FOR IMPACT INVESTORS Our core services are designed to assist impact investors build quality business portfolios, which can thrive commercially whilst making a meaningful contribution to social and environmental challenges. INVESTMENT READINESS FOR HIGH IMPACT BUSINESSES “High Impact” businesses are those that have the ability to thrive commercially whilst also addressing social and environmental challenges. We focus on supporting these businesses to become investment ready, raise capital by leveraging our global network of investors, and support their growth post investment through targeted advisory services. SUPPLY CHAIN ADVISORY Impact Amplifier supports larger organisations to enhance and diversify their supply chain in line with South Africa’s B-BBEE codes and sector charters. We develop enterprise development strategies, identify high impact SMME opportunities, provide business development and raise capital for targeted SMMEs.
11 to 50 staff
Sango Capital
Sango Capital is an investment firm making private equity investments in Africa's fastest growing economies through a select portfolio of direct investments, private equity funds and bespoke pooled investment vehicles. Sango currently manages a number of investment vehicles aggregating capital from institutional investors including pension funds, foundations, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and high net worth family clients from the United States and Asia.
11 to 50 staff
Vantage Capital
Founded in 2001, Vantage Capital is an Africa-focused fund manager that has raised funds of over $1.6 billion. Since 2006, its Mezzanine division has made 33 investments across four successive funds into 11 African countries, making it the largest independent mezzanine funder on the continent. In addition, its GreenX division has made 14 senior debt investments into South African solar and wind energy projects across two funds. Currently, we are launching our education platform called Vantage Best in Class in Central & Eastern Europe. Our first Maple Bear school is set to open in September 2023.
11 to 50 staff
Medu Capital
Established in 2003, Medu Capital is a professional investment management company with a focus on private equity. By providing long term capital and significant management skills, we partner with entrepreneurs to grow and develop privately owned businesses.
1 to 10 staff
4di Capital
4Di Capital is a Cape Town-based venture capital fund management firm focused on early-stage technology investments in sub-Saharan Africa. Launched in 2009 by a group of successful founders and tech entrepreneurs with a vision to help build and scale African start-ups, 4Di Capital was one of the continent’s earliest venture fund managers, and is widely considered one of its most experienced and trusted investors. Passionately committed to innovation on the continent, 4Di is a staunch advocate for African entrepreneurs, whom they believe are well-placed to quickly and cost-effectively develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges – from socio-economic inclusion to green technology, health equity, transportation and infrastructure. Known for their professional mentoring, partnership-style approach and skill encouraging alignment among investors and board directors, 4Di has become a preferred funder to Africa's best and brightest founders, and a respected voice helping to elevate best-in-class African businesses internationally.
1 to 10 staff
Anuva Investments Ltd
Transforming business, transforming lives.
1 to 10 staff
Crossfin Holdings
Crossfin invests in FINTECH solutions to enable growth for economies in Africa and beyond. We aim to be Africa’s leading Fintech group by 2022 as measured by volume and value of transactions through our platforms. Crossfin invests in high growth and established cash generative businesses, offering investors a blended exposure to technology investments in Fintech. The Crossfin group is uniquely positioned to unlock real value through the organic and acquisitive growth of our ecosystem and the continual introduction of additional products and services through our various platforms. The aim is to influence the technology across the value chain from point of processing to point of fulfillment either directly or through partnerships.
201 to 500 staff
Fitech Ventures
FiTech Ventures is involved in helping innovative tech startups reach their full potential. Our investment in your business is more than just financial. When we commit to working with a client, we become partners and lend our full support behind their efforts to move their company forward. Contact us to learn more about our investment portfolio and latest success stories.
1 to 10 staff
Funema
We envision a better future where frontier and emerging markets can boast of a healthy middle class enabled by the boom of thriving small businesses that are catalysing job creation and wealth distribution for the bottom billion. To forge this future, we are building a last mile ecosystem that is helping startups and small businesses de-risk their businesses for sustainable success and investable opportunity.
1 to 10 staff
Scalar
Scalar Infrastructure and Real Assets (SIRA) invests in energy and digital infrastructure that accelerates innovation and adoption of new technologies. Our primary investments through our infrastructure funds and partnerships provide the foundations for innovation by early growth stage companies to accelerate. Our Infrastructure and Real Assets investments support programs in early growth stage ventures in energy management and information & communication technology. The Scalar ecosystem consists of: 1. Africa Decarbonization Fund. A fund dedicated to investing in clean energy projects within the Commercial and Industrial sectors across the continent. Catalytic Minerals Fund and Technical Assistance Facility. An initiative focused on investing in early growth-stage companies across sub-Saharan Africa. Digital technologies pipeline. A multi-platform investing in different JVs with Africa's leading telecoms companies to address access to digital infrastructure. SBIP Scalar Botswana Innovation Program. A technical assistance venture platform designed to support innovation within Clean Energy and Digital Technologies. US Decarbonization Fund. A specialized fund targeting clean energy and energy efficiency infrastructure projects in the Northeast United States.
11 to 50 staff
Simeka Capital Holdings
Simeka is a private investment firm focused on making private equity investments in Africa, one of the most dynamic economic regions in the world.
11 to 50 staff
Thango Business Solutions Pty Ltd
Promoting business amongst entrepreneurs, and forming partnerships with those interested in the areas where we are already in business and areas that we are still developing. Our Vision is "Growing Together" Our Services are: Business Mentorship and Coaching, Business Strategy Facilitation, Human Resources Consulting, Public Relations Consulting, Occupational Health and Safety Consulting and Training, Digital/Cybermarketing strageties, Through two of our Engineering Services Companies, Morecare and Khetha we specialise in the: A.Fabrication of steel products, structural steel, tanks, chutes, silos, piping etc. B.Erection and Installation of the above. C.Refurbishment and Maintenance of Process Equipments. D.Machining of components, shafts, rollers,bushes etc. New Business Developments in 1.Mining through T 5 Mining, a subsidiary of T 5 Holdings 2.Property Investments through a subsidiary of T 5 Holding called T 5 Properties (crowd funding for the cash purchase of properties) 3.Agribussiness through Phumula Holdings 4.Minerals Beneficiation through Bingelela Capital We would like to engagement with you on how we can partner, explore, collaborate on the above or any other areas such as i. Renewable Energy ii.Petrolenium Technology iv. etc Current Business interest are with: Morecare Engineering Services Bingelela Investment Consortium Bingelela Capital T5 Holdings T5 Prporties and T5 Mining
201 to 500 staff
Anza Capital
We are a female-led investment firm addressing the funding gap for early-stage businesses in Africa, with a focus on gender inclusive tech businesses in Southern Africa. We aim to unlock the immense potential of African tech entrepreneurs to create impact and prosperity on the continent. We understand business. We understand the startup journey. And we understand growth and scale.
1 to 10 staff
Secha Capital
Secha Capital is investing execution capital in Africa’s latent dynamism, unlocked by the Operator–Investor model.
11 to 50 staff
Alliance Group Investments
Alliance Group Investments (AGI) operates as an investment holding company with interest is retail, fleet management solutions, vehicle leasing, property investment and development, industrial solutions and financial services. Through our subsidiaries we operate in multiple segments made up of several operating brands: 1. Aqua Air Africa 2. Group of Alliance Properties 3. Gud Deeds Properties 4. AllFin Global 5. Alliance Group Security 6. Alliance Fleet 7. Alliance Vehicle Rentals 8. Fixit Auto Alliance Group Investments, Sustainably Uplifting Vulnerable People Of The Nation.
11 to 50 staff
Apex Partners
Apex Partners Holdings (APH) is a global investment holding company specialising in long-term, value-driven investments across essential engineering, construction and distribution businesses. We deploy permanent capital to acquire and grow resilient businesses, partnering with management teams to drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and sustainable shareholder value. Our approach combines the principles of value investing, patient capital, and active ownership to build enduring enterprises that contribute to real economic progress.
1001 to 5000 staff
Awethu Project Holdings
The Awethu Project, now Awethu Project Holdings (APH), was started in 2009 in the belief that there is exceptional, but under-developed entrepreneurial potential in emerging economies, and that with the right support and investment this talent can create profound commercial and social value. In 2010 the Awethu Project Incubator (API) received seed capital from Discovery Holdings, and over the next 5 years went on to raise over R100M, primarily from the South African Government’s Jobs Fund. This funding was used to incubate over 2 micro entrepreneurs who have created over 3 jobs, making API’s high-touch incubation programme the largest in Africa, and one of South Africa’s lowest-cost and most scalable job creation models. API’s “next generation” incubator, currently in pilot phase, will leverage technology and innovation to make our incubation programme available all over the world. While working with thousands of entrepreneurs in API, our team realised that too many lack access to patient equity capital. This insight spawned what is now Awethu Project Capital (APC), our dedicated SME equity fund management business. APC started in 2014 by partnering with the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) to form the sefa Awethu Youth Fund, a pioneering SME venture fund for emerging black entrepreneurs. From there, APC developed an innovative supplier development and transformation model, which, since 2016, has been invested in by some of South Africa’s top corporates, including SAB/ AB InBev, Imperial Logistics, and Impala Platinum. APC now manages R350M and 30 SME equity investments, and we aim to scale and to contribute to true, rapid transformation of the South African economy.
1 to 10 staff
Edge Growth
Edge Growth achieves real transformation by partnering with corporates and growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who in turn create jobs for the unemployed. We grow SMEs by addressing the key constraints they face: ACCESS to finance ACCESS to corporate markets ACCESS to skills We partner with our committed corporate clients to design and implement bespoke ESD solutions that create real business impact and supply chain transformation. We have been doing this since 2007 and in this time gained real track record and created meaningful social impact with more than 2 500 jobs to date. Edge Growth is black owned and a Level 2 Enterprise & Supplier Development Beneficiary, with a 125% B-BBEE procurement recognition level. Our services focus on three distinct areas: • Assisting corporates with ESD Str ategy and building SMEs in their value chain • Investing in and growing SMEs in line with specific impact criteria through fund management • Helping to scale businesses to grow to their full potential through accelerator programmes
51 to 200 staff
Impact Energy Solutions
Impact Energy Solutions has created a bespoke investment opportunity for individuals and companies to play a role in reducing South Africa’s energy crisis - while at the same time investing your tax liability in alternative energy projects
11 to 50 staff
Innovative Solutions Group Isg
At Innovative Solutions Group™ we understand the challenges faced by fellow entrepreneurs and are passionate about assisting you. We provide effective outsourced services and solutions in the following areas: • staffing; • finance and administration; • broad-based black economic empowerment; • personal protective equipment; By outsourcing these business functions to us we enable you to concentrate on what really matters – growing your business’. The growth of the group first five years has been truly exponential and remarkable Part of the company’s success is remaining true to its unwavering philosophy of employing the right people for the right job and always following the right business model. We are an entrepreneurial business at a moment in South Africa’s history when this country needs small business start-ups, which is our target market. However, the Innovative Solutions Group™ also assists equally with medium-size and large companies – primarily because many of our clients have grown substantially under our stewardship. We have all grown together. We believe that business owners and entrepreneurs should have trustworthy service providers who act as their proxy, assuming the same level of responsibility and accountability as the company itself would, had it been providing the service. In the same vein, we have grown rapidly both organically and through acquisition by seeking out individuals and companies who share the same vision as we do. With our resources, our expanding group of companies we have found that they can grow faster, while simultaneously providing Innovative Solutions Group™ with a broader portfolio of offerings to take to each of our clients. There is a single word which describes all our subsidiaries and the quality which separates us from our competitors – passion. Make the right decision, Innovative Solutions Group™ is your Solution…
1001 to 5000 staff
Savant
Investing in homegrown deep-technology hardware
1 to 10 staff
Grovest
Founded in 2014, we’re pioneering fresh thinking and investment products in alternative asset investing, with assets under administration of R3.6 billion. We are of the view that alternative assets should form approximately 15% of any investor’s portfolio. As a leader in alternative asset investing in South Africa, we’re here to help you best understand investments into this asset class. In 2014, we launched the first Section 12J fund in South Africa. What started as a brave venture became the fastest-growing alternative asset class in the country. We proudly carry the flag as the pioneers of Section 12J. In 2023 we were at it again, leading the next tax-deductible asset class with the launch of the first Section 12B private equity fund in South Africa – Twelve B Green Energy Fund. We are driving innovation in these asset classes through our own promoted funds and turnkey administration of third-party funds Our dynamic team of expert corporate financiers, financial analysts, marketing specialists, accountants, attorneys, fund managers, and compliance officers is led by Jeff Miller, a seasoned entrepreneur and true expert on all aspects relating to alternative assets.
11 to 50 staff
Venturen
Venturen (founded in 2016) is a venture builder and strategic partner that empowers problem-solvers. We work alongside individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a positive impact for clients, partners, and society as a whole. We are patient and deliberate in our resource and capital allocation and rely on a sustainable framework to guide our decisions. We have built investment platforms across prime real estate and aparthotels, logistics, health and fitness, education, food technology, and healthy low cost meal replacements. Connect with us and learn more on our website.
1 to 10 staff
Bietou Capital
Bietou Capital Limited is a private investment holding company. The company invests in Private Equity opportunities globally and typically provide capital and support to lower-mid market companies. We invest direct, via trusted partners, and Search Funds. Bietou Capital is capitalized with permanent capital which provides the company the ability to take a long-term investment view unlike most private equity and venture capital fund investors. Bietou Capital enjoys flexibility on their investment mandate and evaluates each opportunity on a deal by deal basis. Our approach is based on that of a partnership and we prefer to work very closely with our portfolio companies and/or fund managers.
1 to 10 staff
Enygma Ventures
Enygma Ventures is a unique purpose driven investment fund, led by award winning entrepreneurs with 40 years of combined experience growing and scaling businesses in Africa, US & Europe. We understand the struggles and challenges of building big businesses, having built big businesses ourselves. We wholeheartedly believe in win/win scenarios for the investor and entrepreneur and therefore have the ability to create flexible financial solutions with efficient & strategic deployment of capital whilst providing helpful tailored support. Through our networks we are able to create access to expertise, mentors, local and overseas markets. We are truly collaborative partners.
1 to 10 staff
Fundamental Vcc 12j
The S12J incentive gives individuals, companies and trusts the ability to write off 100% of their investment against their taxable income in the year they invest This reduces the cost of the investment and provides downside protection Overall returns are enhanced The Section 12J tax benefit is complementary to other tax incentives Fundamental allows you the investor to subscribe to a distinct share class with a ring-fenced underlying investment You determine your own ring-fenced share class investment
1 to 10 staff
Innovation Edge
We support entrepreneurs and social innovators to develop, test and launch innovative solutions to early childhood challenges. More than 6 out of 10 children in South Africa are at risk of never reaching their full potential. Over 60% of South Africa’s children live in poverty. Challenging life experiences during their first six years, compounded by systemic failure, reduce their possibility of present-day and future well-being. Our investments aim to improve the chances of children’s life-long success by influencing the quality of their first six years of life.
1 to 10 staff
Pulaspace
PulaSpace is a platform that connects startups to investors. PulaSpace geography covers Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Lesotho, South Africa). PulaSpace is domiciled in Johannesburg, South Africa but managed in Botswana. PulaSpace aims to democratize startup funding for early stage founders in Southern Africa. Pula Space is connected to 7 regional incubators and accelerators who provide startups through the platform.
1 to 10 staff
Triga Ventures
Triga is an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports founders, funders and leaders inspired by their faith to address some of Africa’s most pressing problems.
1 to 10 staff
Vuna Partners
Vuna Partners is a South African private equity investor focused on medium sized businesses across a range of sectors. We leverage our diverse collective experience, matched with our bespoke partnership strategies, to forge companies with enduring value. We are driven to create superior long-term value to the benefit of our investors, the management and employees of our investee companies, our strategic partners and society at large. Our partnership strategies seek to deliver superior long-term value founded on the recognition of a wider stakeholder body. As such, our investment philosophy prioritises sustainable and transformative growth strategies supportive of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and transformative imperatives of South Africa. To this end, Vuna Partners is selective in its investment approach, partnering with high-quality privately-owned companies strategically positioned to contribute and benefit from the growth opportunities presented by our country’s nuanced economic and social landscape.
1 to 10 staff
4i
1 to 10 staff
Adinah Capital Partners
Adinah is a niche private equity investment house founded in 2013, focused on investing in owner managed businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. We look to partner with entrepreneurs for innovation and growth through a consistent and tested investment process. The team is able to bring in its unique blend of experience in private equity, venture capital and executive management to achieve attractive risk adjusted returns for our investors over the medium to long-term. Adinah invests in established businesses, start-up ventures and any tactical opportunities that meet Adinah’s investment strategy. This enables Adinah to leverage off multiple sectors and varying growth stages, which ensures Adinah has the flexibility to move ahead of the ever changing market. Adinah strives to create sustainable value by uplifting not only our investors but also the companies we invest in - and the communities they interact with.
1 to 10 staff
Let'screate
About Let'sCreate: Let'sCreate: Innovating Impactful Solutions At Let'sCreate, we are a pioneering venture studio dedicated to redefining the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship. Our core mission is to identify and solve real-world problems by creating and scaling innovative platform-based technologies. We believe in the power of technology to drive positive change and create substantial value, not just for businesses but for society at large. What We Do: 1. Problem-Solving Through Technology: We delve deep into understanding pressing issues and conceptualize platform-based technological solutions that address these challenges effectively. Fostering Innovation: At our core, we are innovators. We encourage and nurture fresh ideas, turning them into viable products that have the potential to transform industries. Revenue-Driven Models: Unlike traditional tech ventures, our focus is on generating revenue through the intrinsic value of our platforms, rather than relying solely on fundraising. Empowering Founders: We collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to build and scale their ideas successfully. Our Approach- Collaborative Ventures: We partner with forward-thinking enterprises and entrepreneurs, creating synergies that accelerate growth and innovation- Value-Centric Solutions: Our solutions are designed not just to solve problems but also to create enduring value for all stakeholders involved- Community Driven: We believe in the power of community and collaboration. Our approach is to build ecosystems where ideas can flourish, and entrepreneurs can thrive. Join Us: At Let'sCreate, we are more than just a venture studio; we are a movement. A movement towards smarter, more sustainable, and impactful technology solutions. We invite you to join us on this journey of innovation and transformation. Be Bold, Have Courage, Let'sCreate!
1 to 10 staff
Travel Capitalist Ventures
Travel Capitalist Ventures identifies, invests, and actively supports companies changing the travel industry. We know travel founders and management teams require not only capital but industry experience, introductions, supplier relationships and strategic guidance. We invest in lucrative niches within travel whether in Delhi, Dubai, or Detroit and bring our experience in travel, finance, and business through an integrated team solely focused on helping our investments to succeed. Visit https://travelcapitalist.com/funding to submit your investor documents for consideration or https://travelcapitalist.com/contact/ for all other communication.
1 to 10 staff
Carvano Capital
We are an investment partner with a profound understanding of the challenges involved in growing a business. Our unique background and hands-on approach empowers entrepreneurs in their growth journey. We are minority long-term shareholders offering strategic guidance, financial expertise, and a commitment to preserving your legacy. Partner with Carvano Capital to unlock your business's full potential.
1 to 10 staff
E4eafrica
E4E Africa supports early stage ventures in South Africa from very early stage to scale up. We are entrepreneur-led, entrepreneur- focused, hands-on investor. We invest in scalable innovation, combining attractive ROI and high positive societal impact. We focus on funding diverse teams (addressing funding disparity & believing in the power of diversity).
1 to 10 staff
Founders Factory Africa
Founders Factory Africa is Africa's most hands-on early-stage tech investor, backing the continent's most visionary entrepreneurs. Our unique model combines capital investment with hands-on support for early-stage entrepreneurs to de-risk investments and reap outsized returns, supporting a portfolio of over 60 ventures across 10 countries in East, West, North and Southern Africa. We are an ecosystem enabler, ensuring that corporates and investors support and collaborate with the best early-stage startup talent on the continent.
11 to 50 staff
Holocene
A community of nature enthusiasts building incredible African climate solutions. Our aim is to positively impact climate in Africa by focusing on two things: 1.) Cultivating a local community of talented, passionate climate enthusiasts 2.) Building and investing in African climate tech ventures. All while having a blast.
1 to 10 staff
Invenfin
Invenfin is a strategic venture partner owned and backed by the Remgro Group. We invest in high growth businesses with international ambitions.
1 to 10 staff
Jvaas
We exclusively focus on very early stage tech-startups that requires a minimum viable product before it can even be considered for a series-A round of funding. Our aim is then to incubate the startup and help it get profitable without the need for large cash injections.
1 to 10 staff
Millat Group
Millat is a leading Financial Advisory and Private Equity Firm with a focus on real estate, technology, hospitality and nancial services. Fuelled by a burning passion for innovation and a keen eye for opportunities, Hamza Farooqui, founded the Millat Group in 2016. Today the company consists of Millat Global Holdings, Millat Tourism and Millat Energy. Through an unwavering commitment to excellence, the group has curated a collection of properties, convenience stores and fuel sites that in a short space of time has left an indelible mark on their respective sectors.
51 to 200 staff
Nuttyoak Capital
NuttyOak Capital is a boutique investment house that is looking to invest in early-stage businesses, operational high growth businesses and distressed assets that require growth capital. We are an opportunity driven investment house and will make our investments based on the scalability of the business, the strengths of the team as well as our ability to influence the outcome and capture immediate commercial value. NuttyOak Capital is based in Johannesburg South Africa, but has both a local and international investment focus.
1 to 10 staff
Nuvo Group
Nuvo Group identifies business ideas, talented human capital and incubates them under a group structure of business-to-business. The Holding company is currently home to 9 distinct companies from a cross section of industries which include large businesses, entrepreneurial start-ups as well as a NPO Social entrepreneurial incubator. We are a passionate group of people who believe that hard work and dedicated leadership are the route to success.
51 to 200 staff
Simple.Capital
simple.Capital makes end-to-end corporate finance and early-stage investing simple. Advisory: Offer comprehensive corporate finance services to a diverse clientele, including prominent publicly traded companies in the United States and South Africa, as well as innovative early-stage technology startups. To date, we have served 30+ global clients across South Africa, the UK, the US, and the Netherlands. Early-Stage Investment: Successfully invested in 25 portfolio companies, providing both equity and debt investment opportunities. Corporate VC: Manage outsourced Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) functions for both listed and private corporations.
1 to 10 staff
Stream Capital
We are a team of entrepreneurs who have been in the trenches and built our own companies. Now we invest and consult to share our knowledge and help startups, or later stage companies, achieve their goals and ramp up their businesses.
1 to 10 staff
Zimbali Capital
Zimbali Capital is a Shariah-compliant Section 12J Venture Capital Company which offers investors attractive returns backed by quality property assets with the added benefit of receiving a tax credit of up to 45% on the investment amount.
11 to 50 staff
24 Red Stones Ventures
Ideas and capital need smarter ways to connect, manifesting more good things in the world. We help investors select more golden ticket startups, ahead of the crowd. We help builders shape opportunities into the best versions of themselves. Standard venture capital analysis is limited. It only works well for businesses that are emerging from seed stage and are prime for series A. In the earlier stages, when traditional VC methods are forced to use non-financial, early markers of traction as proxies for success, they lose their predictive ability and investors rely on art, more than science. The founders of 24 Red Stones have discovered the complex set of fundamental design principles that underpin successful venture creation during these early discovery phases. We have developed frameworks based on these that are far more reliable predictors of ultimate success and investability. Our early stage science-driven approach is underpinned by a continuously expanding back-testing engine, where our frameworks and scoring methods are consistently calibrated against real-world outcomes.
1 to 10 staff