South Africa’s E Squared Deployed R300M Into Startups in 2025, Hits R1.37BN Lifetime
- E Squared Investments deployed more than R300 million into local startups in 2025.
- The total capital deployed by E Squared since its founding in 2017 reached R1.37 billion across 227 ventures.
- In 2025, R160 million was directed to high-growth and scalable ventures.
E Squared Investments' commitment to supporting high-growth businesses, particularly those owned by black entrepreneurs, is commendable and reflects a growing trend towards inclusive investment strategies. However, the ongoing challenges in the South African VC landscape highlight the need for more robust support systems for startups to thrive.
