Updated: June 13, 2026
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Cars
Industrial
Industrial IoT
Car
Industry 4.0
3d Printing
Solar
Energy
Automotive
Clean Energy
Advanced Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Renewable
Robotics
Iiot
Utilities
EV
Oil
Self-Driving
Smart Grids
Photovoltaic
Electric Car
Smart Factory
Smart Grid
Smart Manufacturing
Grid
Vehicle
Renewables
Battery
Industrial Revolution
Wind
Gas
Batteries
Description
We are the only venture capital company in South Africa focused on junior mining and renewable energy, including coal mining projects.
Location
Program details
Value add
We actively through our VC Scout network source deals in mining and energy. And then perform Basic Assessment on these companies in order to identify where they are lacking or if they are a perfect fit for our Investment Thesis before moving further with more indepth due diligence and business case development.
Investment offer
Check size$250 – $1,500,000
Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements
We invest in mining and energy startups that are based in the SADC region and our preferred minerals are coal, chrome, battery and industrial metals. We also invest in renewable energy and our focus is on turning previously coal mining sits into solar farms and battery energy storage facilities.