How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2016?

StartupList Africa tracks 12 rounds in this view as of 29 Oct 2026, listed newest first.

How often is funding data updated?

Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.

What funding stages are tracked?

We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.

How is the funding amount determined?

Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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Startup funding in South Africa, 2016

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12 rounds in this view, newest first.

Updated 29 Oct 20266,959 rounds trackedSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year · 2016

Size · $1M – $5M

12 rounds · 2016 · South Africa · $1M – $5M

Startup funding in South Africa, 201612 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	Fintec LabsBanking · StellenboschSeries A · South Africa	Series A	South Africa	Not disclosed	$1M01 Dec	01 Dec
2	WhereIsMyTransportBig Data · Cape TownSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Goodwell Investments, Horizen Ventures +2	$2M31 Aug	31 Aug
3	GetSmarterE-Learning · Cape TownVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	DiGAME	$4M26 Aug	26 Aug
4	One Africa MediaAdvertising · DurbanVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	SEEK	$2M23 Aug	23 Aug
5	Tented AdventuresAdventure Travel · MidrandSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Not disclosed	$2M01 Aug	01 Aug
6	Enko EducationEducation · JohannesburgSeries A · South Africa	Series A	South Africa	Investisseurs & Partenaires, Proparco	$2M01 Aug	01 Aug
7	SnaptInformation Technology · Cape TownSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Convergence Partners	$1M31 May	31 May
8	ThisIsMeCloud Computing · Cape TownVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$3M09 May	09 May
9	LocomuteCar Sharing · CenturionVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$5M09 May	09 May
10	ZenysisSoftware · Cape TownSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Y Combinator, Tencent +4	$3M31 Mar	31 Mar

SLA Funding Index · as of 29 Oct 2026

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Questions about startup funding in South Africa, 2016

How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2016?: StartupList Africa tracks 12 rounds in this view as of 29 Oct 2026, listed newest first.
How often is funding data updated?: Our funding database is updated daily. We track disclosed rounds from press releases, regulatory filings, investor announcements, and verified startup submissions.
What funding stages are tracked?: We track all stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A through Series E+, as well as alternative capital types like angel investments, grants, debt financing, and convertible notes.
How is the funding amount determined?: Amounts shown are the disclosed USD equivalent at the time of announcement. Where the round was denominated in local currency, we convert using the exchange rate on the announcement date.

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