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Naspers

Naspers

South Africa

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About

Naspers, based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors. Its diverse portfolio spans over 100 markets, with significant investments in sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, food delivery, and education technology. Key investments include leading companies like Tencent, Delivery Hero, and Udemy. Naspers has also backed innovative startups such as ElasticRun, a B2B platform, and Immutable, a blockchain infrastructure provider. Their strategy involves identifying high-growth opportunities and leveraging their extensive global network to drive value and scale. Naspers operates through its investment arm, Prosus, and maintains a dual listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Amsterdam's Euronext. Recently, Fabricio Bloisi, formerly head of iFood, was appointed CEO, succeeding Bob van Dijk. The company is known for its active role in nurturing startups, with notable exits like Zomato and Remitly. For startups, Naspers is a strategic partner, offering not just capital but also operational support to accelerate growth and achieve market leadership. Approaching them typically involves highlighting potential synergies with their existing portfolio and demonstrating robust growth potential​.

Details

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+

Previous Investments

E-commerce & Retail
Software & Apps

Geo focus

Israel
Europe
USA
Canada

Highlights

$7.4M

Historical average check

$140M

Historical max check

April 2022

Last investment date

44

Investments

Software & Apps

E-commerce & Retail

Transportation & Mobility

B2B

Food & Beverage

Education

Data & Analytics

Fintech & Financial services

Web 3.0

Security & Privacy

Gaming

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Legal & Professional services

Travel & Tourism

Other

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naspers.comventures

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