How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2021?

StartupList Africa tracks 18 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, 2021

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18 rounds in this view, newest first.

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

Year · 2021

Size · Under $1M

18 rounds · 2021 · South Africa · Under $1M

Startup funding in South Africa, 202118 · newest first

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#	Startup	Round	HQ	Investors	Amount	Date
1	IsizweInternet · JohannesburgFunding Round · South Africa	Funding Round	South Africa	Global Innovation Fund	$460K24 Dec	24 Dec
2	AdbotBusiness Development · Cape TownFunding Round · South Africa	Funding Round	South Africa	Enygma Ventures	$500K09 Nov	09 Nov
3	ParkUppPropTech · Cape TownPre-seed · South Africa	Pre-seed	South Africa	Starta VC	$20K31 Oct	31 Oct
4	BioCODEBiotechnology · StellenboschGrant · South Africa	Grant	South Africa	University Technology Fund, Stellenbosch University	$473K15 Oct	15 Oct
5	DigsConnectMarketplace · Cape TownGrant · South Africa	Grant	South Africa	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	$200K11 Oct	11 Oct
6	VitruvianMDMedical Devices · JohannesburgSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Verge HealthTech Fund	$659K20 Aug	20 Aug
7	TUNLLogistics · Cape TownPre-seed · South Africa	Pre-seed	South Africa	Founders Factory Africa	$250K21 Jul	21 Jul
8	FloatpaysFinancial Services · Cape TownSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Y Combinator	$125K07 Jul	07 Jul
9	KudotiRecycling · JohannesburgGrant · South Africa	Grant	South Africa	Nestlé 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize	$40K05 Jul	05 Jul
10	StroveHealth Care · Cape TownSeed · South Africa	Seed	South Africa	Launch Africa	$285K01 Jul	01 Jul

SLA Funding Index · as of 29 Oct 2026

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Questions about startup funding in South Africa, 2021

How many funding rounds did startups in South Africa raise in 2021?: StartupList Africa tracks 18 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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