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Naspers

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town

Description

Naspers, a global consumer internet group headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, is a prominent technology investor with a vast portfolio spanning over 100 countries. Through its international internet assets arm, Prosus, listed on Euronext Amsterdam, Naspers has established itself as one of the world's largest technology investors. The group's investment strategy primarily focuses on high-growth consumer internet sectors, including online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, education technology, and social platforms. Their approach often involves taking significant, long-term stakes in companies with strong market positions and high potential for global expansion, particularly in emerging markets.

Investor Profile

Naspers has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $200M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (26%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series G (4%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series F (4%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Series H (4%)

Country Focus

  • India (35%)
  • United Arab Emirates (13%)
  • Nigeria (13%)
  • Argentina (9%)
  • United States (9%)
  • The Netherlands (9%)
  • Indonesia (4%)
  • South Africa (4%)
  • Israel (4%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Marketplace
  • Shopping
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Mobile
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Naspers frequently co-invest with?

Baillie Gifford
Baillie Gifford
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Riverwood Capital
Riverwood Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
GIC
GIC
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
ICONIQ Growth
ICONIQ Growth
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
ICONIQ Capital
ICONIQ Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
DST Global
DST Global
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Accel
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Tiger Global Management
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 11
Kinnevik
Kinnevik
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Naspers often collaborate with?

Idris Ayodeji Bello
Idris Ayodeji Bello
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
RC
Ronald Cohen
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Naspers?

Jem

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Using WhatsApp, Jem helps employers send payslips, offer on-demand pay and communicate with frontline employees in just a few clicks

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedApr 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Captain Fresh

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Captain Fresh operates a fish and seafood supply chain platform to deliver a fast harvest-to-retail service.

B2BMarketplaceRetailSeafoodSupply Chain Management
Series BDec 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Shipper

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Shipper is a logistics platform that helps freight forwarders deliver goods easily.

DeliveryInternetLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Series AMay 20, 2020
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
ZestMoney

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ZestMoney is a fintech company that uses digital EMI without the need for a credit card or a credit score.

Big DataConsumer LendingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BDec 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
VTEX

New York, New York, United States

VTEX focuses on e-commerce strategies for major retailers and consumer brands.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series CNov 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $140,000,000
Zomato

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Zomato is a restaurant discovery platform that allows users to search for restaurants, browse menus, and place orders for food delivery.

Series IMar 2, 2019
Amount Raised: $62,500,000
Twiggle

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

AI-Powered Search, Discovery, and Merchandising Solutions for E-Commerce

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingProduct SearchRetail TechnologySaaS
Series AApr 7, 2016
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Souq

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Souq owns and operates an online retail e-commerce website.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceMarketingMarketplaceRetailShopping
Series UnknownFeb 29, 2016
Amount Raised: $275,000,000
Avenida Compras

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

At Avenida you will find products of different categories and brands with attractive offers and service quality, end to end.

E-CommerceInternetMarketingRetailSales
Series CNov 20, 2015
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Flipkart

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Flipkart operates an online shopping website that offers a wide range of products and services to customers.

E-CommerceInternetMarketplaceShopping
Series HDec 21, 2014
Amount Raised: $700,000,000
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