We work with people who solve real problems for our clients, partners and society. In the long run, compounding and sustainability
are powerful forces as applied to all matters financial and social. They are not only interdependent but also become indistinguishable.
Our view is global. Our partners build businesses which compete and participate in global structural growth trends.
Redefining the way we stay.
A series of permanent capital vehicles which participate in the structural long term growth dynamics of the global travel and tourism sector and prime real estate. It invests in yield producing, prime real estate assets which it operates under the Latitude Aparthotel and other brands. Assets are held in tax efficient vehicles to deliver attractive long term risk-return profiles for retail and institutional investors from South Africa and abroad.
Cape Town is a world class city and will participate in this growth. 12Cape is a registered Financial Services Provider, FSP48880.
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First, largest and fastest growing virtual fleet in South Africa.
Linebooker is the first and largest online transportation platform in South Africa, and it is revolutionizing the industry. Its founding management team are industry experts. Venturen, alongside Gem Capital (a subsidiary of African Rainbow Capital) is a proud partner of Linebooker and also represented on its board.
“We continue to see exciting business and investment opportunities in Africa. These opportunities will increase significantly and create a competitive continental and global market with the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area next year.
We are investing in a disruptive solution that is fundamentally changing the transport industry. This industry will never be the same and now offers a new system that provides great value to all players.” – Dr. Patrice Motsepe
Sport and health in the most beautiful natural settings of Africa.
Fitness and health is a global growth industry. Torpedo SwimRun Cape Town is an endurance event that takes place in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants alternate between swimming in Cape Town’s world famous beaches and running along Table Mountain National Parks. The founder management team are industry veterans. The pipeline for aggresive future growth includes inbound travel for international competitors and expanding the health and wealth segment offering.
Venturen is a proud founding partner of the Torpedo SwimRun.
Revolutionizing the food supply chain.
The Foodsupply Network (“FSN”) is an industry leading, high tech growth enterprise which is revolutionizing the food supply chain in South Africa and beyond. Venturen is a capital and strategic partner of FSN. Naspers invested in FSN via their Naspers Foundry capability.
“Naspers Foundry invests in early stage and founder-led South African tech companies and we’re delighted to announce our backing of Food Supply Network. It’s the third investment we’ve made through Naspers Foundry and we’re excited to add a food-focused company to our growing portfolio.” – Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO South Africa of Naspers
Proudly local, healthy and wholesome.
Our latest partnership is with the producer of a healthy and wholesome traditional meal replacement which contains only natural ingredients. High quality, high growth, high customer satisfaction.
Years of research led the founding team to an affordable alternative for the improved health and wellness of its large and growing consumer base.
Building a Better Future.
We are committed to empowering future generations through quality education by supporting innovative initiatives that address educational challenges and create lasting positive change. While the primary focus is not financial gain, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change in the educational landscape.
Empowering Collaboration: We are a founding member of the African Education Alliance, a collective effort uniting various educational solutions. This alliance tackles the fragmented nature of educational responses, fostering a more unified approach to support learner success.
Tech-Driven Learning: We support the development of innovative learning platforms like:
Bandwidth Pro
Thuma Mina Teaching
The Principals Academy
Papadi Games
Papadi Games launched Geomax (July 2024) – a new maths game!
Play the game hereand share it with others.
These initiatives bridge geographical divides and utilise technology to make knowledge transfer and engaging educational experiences accessible to students across the country, particularly benefiting students from lower-income backgrounds in South Africa.
Enriching Cultural Landscape: We are proud to support The Cape Town Opera. We are committed to fostering the arts and believe in the transformative power of artistic expression. By hosting an investor introduction event, Venturen facilitated exposure and potential funding opportunities specifically for The Cape Town Opera’s educational initiatives.
Visit each of the websites linked above for more information.
- Co-founder Umama Foods
"I have dealt with many investors over the years and Venturen is by far one of the best! Their attention to detail, knowledge, execution and guidance is like no other. They form very much part of your business family ensuring you reach new heights, with a vast network in every industry, always putting you directly in front of the right decision maker."
- Co-founder FoodSupplyNetwork
"Having Venturen as a partner brought value to Linebooker far outside the realm of the normal expectations of an investor partnership. Their “Think Bigger” approach, broad business network introduction and diligent support has propelled our growth trajectory. Regular interaction with the Venturen team has raised our internal expectations and standards to a different level."
- Co-founder Linebooker
- Co-founder Torpedo SwimRun
"They understand the nuances of working with music artists, have a determined vision and honest ambition to offer innovative solutions for a ravaged industry. And they are fun to work with!"
- Co-founder Bandwithpro
We have a clear strategic direction and a value centric approach to doing what we do, well. We are a trusted network of partners best described by our association with the executive teams, clients and investors in our portfolio companies, and their contribution to society. The partners at Venturen have extensive international experience in alternative and traditional asset classes ranging from private and public equity to private and public real estate, hedge funds, forex, venture capital and corporate finance advisory mandates in various sectors.
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