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Founders Factory Africa

Founders Factory Africa

Johannesburg, Gautengfoundersfactory.africa

Overview

Founders Factory Africa is a Pan-African venture capital firm and venture builder that invests in early-stage technology startups. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, it provides capital and tailored, hands-on operational support. Initially focused on sectors like fintech and healthtech, it has become sector-agnostic. In August 2024, the firm rebranded to 54 Collective. The firm invests from the idea stage up to the seed stage, offering a combination of equity and non-dilutive funding.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Renda AfricaMay 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Pullus AfricaJan 2024SeedCo-investor
ZanifuAug 2023SeedCo-investor
Winich FarmsJul 2022SeedCo-investor
OkHiMar 2022SeedCo-investor
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HeadquartersJohannesburg, Gauteng
Year FoundedN/A

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