Absa logo

Absa

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg

Description

Absa provides banking and financial products and services to personal, commercial, and corporate customers primarily in South Africa.

Investor Profile

Absa has backed more than 3 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 67% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, South Africa, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Coffee, Manufacturing, Wholesale.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (67%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (33%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (33%)
  • South Africa (33%)
  • United Kingdom (33%)

Industry Focus

  • Coffee
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Public Transportation
  • Small And Medium Businesses
  • Supply Chain Management
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Absa frequently co-invest with?

International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
GuarantCo
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Absa?

Pensana

London, England, United Kingdom

Pensana is a company that are into supply chain services of sustainable magnet metals.

Supply Chain Management
Post Ipo DebtJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Volcafe

Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

Volcafe is a green coffee trading company that provides beans for cups of coffee.

CoffeeManufacturingWholesale
Debt FinancingMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
SA Taxi

Midrand, NA - South Africa, South Africa

SA Taxi provides taxi finance and insurance to entrepreneurs.

Financial ServicesInsurancePublic TransportationSmall and Medium Businesses
Debt FinancingDec 1, 2013
Amount Raised: $23,500,000