How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2019?

89 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 20 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, 2019

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89 disclosed rounds on the record for this view, newest first.

Updated 19 Oct 20266,747 rounds on recordSource: SLA Funding IndexHow we count →Submit a round →

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89 rounds · 2019 · South Africa

Startup funding in South Africa, 201989 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	3X4GeneticsBiotechnology · Cape Town	Series A	South Africa	Alethea Capital Management, HAVAÍC	$3M	12 Dec
2	GotBotArtificial Intelligence · Johannesburg	Venture	South Africa	Capaci.Tech	$147K	06 Dec
3	ELDOEnergy · Johannesburg	Convertible Note	South Africa	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	05 Dec
4	iSpaniMarket Research · Cape Town	Seed	South Africa	DIAGEO Empowerment Trust of South Africa	$148K	02 Dec
5	hearX GroupHealth Care · Pretoria	Series A	South Africa	Bose Ventures	$6M	27 Nov
6	HouseMERental · Cape Town	Venture	South Africa	Not disclosed	$3M	26 Nov
7	PineappleInsurance · Johannesburg	Grant	South Africa	Travelers Insurance	$25K	21 Nov
8	GuidepostHealth · Johannesburg	Venture	South Africa	AlphaCode Club	Not disclosed	13 Nov
9	ProfitShare PartnersFinancial Services · Johannesburg	Debt Financing	South Africa	Edge Growth	$1M	05 Nov
10	The Sun ExchangeBlockchain · Cape Town	Equity Crowdfunding	South Africa	Not disclosed	$230K	01 Nov

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Questions about startup funding in South Africa, 2019

How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2019?: 89 disclosed rounds are on the StartupList Africa record for this view as of 20 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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