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CRE Venture Capital

Johannesburg, South Africa · Invests in Africa · Website

Thesis

Build category-defining tech companies that are levered to Africa and address $5B+ markets. Partner with visionary founders combining technical excellence with deep African market understanding. Allocate ≥30% capital to women-led companies.

Likely not a fit for

Companies targeting small incremental markets, non-technical founders, or solutions that don't require innovation at scale.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$406.5M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

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Pardon Makumbe

General PartnerFounding Partner & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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p•••@cr•••.vc

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Fernando Dealmeida

PartnerPartner

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f•••@cr•••.vc

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Pule Taukobong

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Federico Pirzio-Biroli

PartnerPartner

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Catalin Voss

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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SB

Salem Belay

PrincipalPrincipal

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David Eddyabasi

PrincipalPrincipal

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JO

Janet Ogabi

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

FlutterwaveFintech Payments

Flutterwave offers seamless payment solutions tailored for enterprises, startups, and emerging markets, enabling businesses to accept and process payments globally.

AndelaDeveloper Tools Infra

Andela is a platform that connects companies with software engineers from emerging markets, leveraging AI-driven matching to hire top talent quickly and efficiently.

Carry1stGaming

Carry1st is a leading mobile games publisher in Africa, offering gaming products and top-ups. It has raised $6M in Series A funding to expand its mobile gaming services.

YocoFintech Payments

Yoco is an African technology company that empowers small businesses in South Africa by providing point of sale systems, card machines, online payment solutions, and flexible business funding.

SabiLogistics Supply Chain

Sabi is Africa's leading provider of enabling infrastructure powering the distribution of goods and services, focusing on sustainable supply chains and financial services.

DefinelyLegal Regtech

Definely is a LegalTech company that provides AI-powered tools for creating, drafting, and reviewing contracts. Their suite of solutions integrates seamlessly into existing legal workflows, offering features like document proofing, active drafting, and tracking changes within contracts.

StitchMarketing Adtech

Stitch is a modern marketing services company that helps marketers change the way marketing gets done by leveraging technology, particularly through partnerships with platforms like Braze. They focus on improving campaign processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and integrating AI and automation into marketing strategies.

BmoniFintech Payments

BMONI is a financial technology company that combines modern technology like stablecoin and AI to provide bank-like services that are cheaper and smarter, focusing on cross-border transfers and multi-currency accounts.

OradianFintech Payments

Oradian is a cloud-native core banking system designed to accelerate growth for banks and fintechs through digital transformation partnerships and tailored support.

Flow LivingMarketing Adtech

Flow Living is a commerce media platform that focuses on unlocking first-party data and monetizing it, particularly for real estate agencies and other sectors.

SukhibaEnterprise Software

Sukhiba is a conversational commerce platform that allows businesses to integrate WhatsApp login into their websites, providing a seamless user experience without OTP costs. It offers integration with e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, and others to streamline operations.

LfecheqFintech Payments

Lifecheq combines technology and expertise to enhance financial services, making professional financial advice accessible to everyone.

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CRE Venture Capital Research Investment Thesis CRE Venture Capital is a pioneer in global African tech investing, built on the conviction that category-defining companies will emerge from Africa and be levered to African growth. The firm partners with visionary entrepreneurs building the next generation of tech businesses that address Africa's largest challenges and opportunities. Their investment

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