Hasso Plattner Ventures Africa is a venture capital fund of €29m (approximately R350 million) based in South Africa. We invest in promising innovative technology companies, allowing local players to broaden their perspectives by entering a global arena. We offer more than financing. In addition to global access to key people and resources, entrepreneurs for whom we secure capital can expect all the benefits of our established global reputation and high-level relationships with industry, the sciences and education. Clear structure, intensive business support, a sounding board that challenges the status quo, a committed initial investment, and realistic goals are all ingredients that combine to convert a local technology into a profitable global product. It is these very elements that you will find at Hasso Plattner Ventures Africa.

Identity Development Fund is South Africa's missing middle in the SME finance and development space. Pioneered and led by black women professionals (Identity Partners), IDF is aimed at supporting the creation of self-sustaining, black-owned businesses by providing financial and non-financial support to its portfolio companies.

IDF is targeted solely at black-owned businesses, with an emphasis on businesses based in rural and peri-urban areas, as well as enterprises owned by youth and women. IDF has a great appetite for enterprises that are commercially viable, contribute substantially to socio-economic development, demonstrate high growth potential, present innovative business ideas, and result in the creation of new industries that contribute to the development of local economies, and build South Africa's positioning in the global market. IDF Funds are managed by IDF Managers , whose strategic partner is Anglo Zimele.

InVenFin is an early stage venture capital fund. As part of VenFin Ltd, we have an established business network with a proven track record. We invest in small and big ideas. Our funding requirements are flexible but all investments must have unique intellectual property. We are interested in all types of innovation such as Product Design, Hi-Tech, Process Design and Information Technology, to name a few.

We are looking for profitable opportunities that can succeed internationally. We aim to provide early stage venture capital as well as the supporting skills required by start-ups to increase their chances of success. It is essential that you have researched the market, know your product, who you will sell it to and how this will be achieved.

Investment Criteria
1.Intellectual Property (IP): Your concept must be sufficiently unique and protectable through patents, registrations or other barriers to entry. 2.International Potential: We are looking for ideas that have global reach.
3. Stage: We need proof of concept as a minimum. You need a working model, prototype or beta version, which proves that your idea works.
4.This is Venture Capital: We look for concepts which offer higher value potential and in return we accept a level of risk higher than traditional investors.
5.Enthusiasm: We want entrepreneurs who are passionate and committed.

For more information and to apply on-line visit www.invenfin.com