54 Collective

54 Collective is a venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2018. The company focuses on building and scaling African tech startups by providing catalytic capital and tailored support to entrepreneurs. It invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, health tech, agritech, logistics, and e-commerce. By integrating impact into its investment strategy, 54 Collective aims to deliver financial returns to investors while facilitating the growth of innovative businesses. The firm leverages its extensive global network to offer additional resources and support, helping founders navigate challenges and scale their ventures effectively.

Kelvin Au

Head of Venture

Maya Baratz

CEO and Partner

Hetal Patel

Chief Investment Officer

Sam Sturm

Co-Founder and Chief Portfolio Officer

Alina Truhina

Co-Founder and Board Member

Philani Mzila

Investment Manager

Bongani Sithole

CEO

Past deals in East Africa

BuuPass

Pre Seed Round in 2023
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of commuters. As the country's first marketplace for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to conveniently reserve seats and make payments for their travel needs. The service is designed to enhance the booking experience for urban commuters by enabling online ticket purchases through both smartphone apps and SMS-based options. Founded by young entrepreneurs passionate about addressing everyday transportation challenges, BuuPass aims to empower users with choices that cater to their time and financial preferences. The company envisions a world where seamless travel connects people to opportunities and fosters a borderless lifestyle.

BuuPass

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of commuters. As the country's first marketplace for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to conveniently reserve seats and make payments for their travel needs. The service is designed to enhance the booking experience for urban commuters by enabling online ticket purchases through both smartphone apps and SMS-based options. Founded by young entrepreneurs passionate about addressing everyday transportation challenges, BuuPass aims to empower users with choices that cater to their time and financial preferences. The company envisions a world where seamless travel connects people to opportunities and fosters a borderless lifestyle.

Offgrid.finance

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Offgrid Finance is a financial technology company based in Kenya that focuses on providing loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectors such as agriculture, food, and logistics. The company aims to facilitate access to clean and efficient technologies by integrating its financing solutions directly into the sales process. By connecting SMEs with a network of lenders, Offgrid Finance supports the adoption of low-emission technologies, thereby promoting sustainable business practices. Its mission is to create a scalable financing solution that minimizes risk for investors while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating positive social impact in emerging markets.

Zuri Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zuri Health is a telemedicine company based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2020. It offers affordable and accessible healthcare solutions through a mobile app, website, and SMS services, catering to patients without smartphones and those in rural areas. Users can schedule lab and diagnostic tests, consult with doctors, purchase medications from pharmacies, and arrange home visits with qualified medical professionals. The platform also features an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to enhance user experience and provide first-level medical consultations. Zuri Health aims to create a universally accessible healthcare experience for all individuals, regardless of their location or resources.

OkHi

Seed Round in 2022
OkHi is a digital addressing system for emerging markets. The company wants to solve the lack of a physical address system in Kenya and beyond. They are building the next generation address system. This system will unlock commerce through enhanced logistics, save lives through improved emergency services, and grow access to finance through better personal identification.

OkHi

Seed Round in 2022
OkHi is a digital addressing system for emerging markets. The company wants to solve the lack of a physical address system in Kenya and beyond. They are building the next generation address system. This system will unlock commerce through enhanced logistics, save lives through improved emergency services, and grow access to finance through better personal identification.

Asaak

Seed Round in 2021
Asaak is a financial services provider that focuses on offering asset financing to mobility workers in emerging markets, specifically in East Africa and Mexico. The company operates a mobile-based microfinance platform designed to democratize access to financial services and support business growth. Asaak's platform facilitates various aspects of lending operations, including underwriting, application processing, investor management, and loan servicing. By providing these digital finance tools, Asaak enables clients to effectively reach their customers and enhance their business operations.

BuuPass

Grant in 2019
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of commuters. As the country's first marketplace for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to conveniently reserve seats and make payments for their travel needs. The service is designed to enhance the booking experience for urban commuters by enabling online ticket purchases through both smartphone apps and SMS-based options. Founded by young entrepreneurs passionate about addressing everyday transportation challenges, BuuPass aims to empower users with choices that cater to their time and financial preferences. The company envisions a world where seamless travel connects people to opportunities and fosters a borderless lifestyle.
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