Hasso Plattner Ventures
Hasso Plattner Ventures (HPV) is a venture capital firm established in 2005 by Prof. Dr. h.c. Hasso Plattner, co-founder and former chairman of SAP. HPV invests in fast-growing, technology-driven companies, focusing on enterprise and infrastructure software in Germany, the USA, and, through its Africa affiliate, South Africa. The firm targets growth funding, early to mid-stage ventures, and expansion-stage companies, typically investing between ZAR 8 million and ZAR 50 million (approximately $0.78 million to $4.89 million) for a minority stake of 25% to 49%. HPV's support extends beyond financial commitments, acting as a strategic partner for its portfolio companies. The firm manages multiple funds, with HPV III being a €150 million fund focusing on enterprise and infrastructure software companies in Germany and the Silicon Valley.
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Past deals in South Africa
MineRP
Venture Round in 2012
MineRP Holdings Proprietary Limited, founded in 1997 and based in Centurion, South Africa, develops innovative software solutions tailored for the mining industry. Formerly known as Graphic Mining Solutions International, the company specializes in a spatial big data platform that enhances productivity in mining operations by integrating various technical and financial applications. This platform facilitates seamless connections with enterprise resource planning systems, providing essential data for advanced analytics and optimization. Through its products, MineRP enables mining companies to amalgamate spatial mine technical information, fostering technical integration and cross-discipline collaboration to improve planning and operational efficiency.
Clear Asset
Venture Round in 2012
Clear Asset (Pty) Limited is a South African company founded in 2012, headquartered in Cape Town, specializing in independent auction solutions. It operates an online auction platform tailored for banks, law firms, and listed mining houses to facilitate the disposal of moveable assets, with a primary focus on sectors such as mining, construction, maritime, and aviation. Clear Asset is led by co-founders Warren Schewitz and Ariella Kuper, who bring a combined 16 years of experience in the auction industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including asset selection, inventory cataloguing, marketing, and auction execution, whether online or through traditional onsite methods. Its extensive database enhances bidding interest and accountability throughout the auction process, ensuring transparency and performance measurement for its clients. As of 2017, Clear Asset operates as a subsidiary of Thebe Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd.
Rubybox
Venture Round in 2012
Rubybox is a leading online beauty community based in Cape Town, South Africa, established in September 2011. The company specializes in luxury beauty products and provides personalized services through beauty experts who curate customized virtual beauty boxes for customers each month. Users can enhance their experience by maintaining an updated beauty profile, which enables them to participate in beauty trial campaigns where they receive free samples tailored to their preferences. Customers are encouraged to review the products they receive, contributing to a community-driven approach to beauty and self-discovery. Rubybox aims to help individuals explore their uniqueness and enhance their beauty through curated experiences.
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