How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2017?

StartupList Africa tracks 5 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, 2017

Name: Startup funding in South Africa, 2017 — SLA Funding Index
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5 rounds in this view, newest first.

Updated 28 Oct 20266,958 rounds trackedSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

Year · 2017

Size · $5M – $20M

5 rounds · 2017 · South Africa · $5M – $20M

Startup funding in South Africa, 20175 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	LunoCryptocurrency · Cape TownSeries B · South Africa	Series B	South Africa	Balderton Capital, Digital Currency Group	$9M19 Sep	19 Sep
2	EasyEquitiesFinancial Services · GautengPrivate Equity · South Africa	Private Equity	South Africa	Sanlam Private Equity	$6M14 Aug	14 Aug
3	WesgroAssociation · Cape TownVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$12M21 Jul	21 Jul
4	IoT.nxtBig Data · CenturionVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	Talent Holdings	$6M23 Feb	23 Feb
5	dLocalFinancial Services · Cape TownVenture · South Africa	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$7M01 Jan	01 Jan

SLA Funding Index · as of 29 Oct 2026

Questions about startup funding in South Africa, 2017

How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2017?: StartupList Africa tracks 5 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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