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Umkhathi Wethu

Umkhathi Wethu

Johannesburg, Gautenguwventures.co

Overview

Umkhathi Wethu Ventures is a multi-stage investor that provides growth and replacement capital across the equity cycle. Its activities span from high-growth venture to mid-market private equity opportunities. The firm invests in early-stage and transformational companies, partnering with management teams as they innovate, grow, and transform business models. They have interests across four continents.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

7

Investments

Umkhathi Wethu investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PargoOct 2024Series ALead
Peach PaymentsOct 2023Series ACo-investor
Peach PaymentsApr 2023Series ACo-investor
SynaticNov 2022SeedLead
Peach PaymentsApr 2021VC RoundLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersJohannesburg, Gauteng
Year Founded2017

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