About Stream Capital
Stream Capital is a venture capital firm located in Cape Town, South Africa. It primarily invests in South Africa based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and FinTech. Overall, Stream Capital portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 3 acquisitions including key companies like IHS Towers, The paysafecard group and Bunchcut. Stream Capital has team of 3 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Stream Capital's List of Top Investments
Stream Capital has a portfolio of 16 companies. Their most notable investments include IHS Towers and The paysafecard group.Their portfolio spans across South Africa, United States, Afghanistan and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech and 6 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Stream Capital:1. IHS Towers
Key facts about IHS Towers
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $498M
- Employee Count: 3,694 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: EG Capital Advisors, IFC Asset Management Company and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 28, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
The paysafecard group is an e-money institution which provides prepaid payment solutions for the Internet. The company’s main product paysafecard enables consumers to pay for goods online by simply entering the PIN that comes with the card. It also provides white label, open and closed loop card solutions. Within EU, it is issued under the e-money license of FSA.
Key facts about The paysafecard group
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Vienna (Austria)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Stream Capital, Global Equity Partners and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), 2015, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. LifeQ
Provider of wearable biometric health monitoring and analysis solutions. It offers tools for individuals and businesses to track and understand physiological data, enabling preventative health management. The solutions provide insights derived from various physiological biomarkers, facilitating personalized lifestyle recommendations and non-invasive disease screening. These offerings are designed to improve health outcomes through proactive monitoring and data-driven interventions. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing healthcare and wellness ecosystems.
Key facts about LifeQ
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Alpharetta (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $47M
- Employee Count: 97 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Allen & Company, U-Start and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 20, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Bet.co.za
Bet.co.za is an online and mobile sports betting platform. It allows users to take part in online betting on various sports such as tennis, basketball, soccer, etc. It also provides sports news, match previews, post-match analysis to players.
Key facts about Bet.co.za
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Cape Town (South Africa)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 33 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Stream Capital, 4Di Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 03, 2014, $*****
5. Bunchcut
Diverse blog covering business, tech, health, home, dating, and sports. This platform delivers articles on a wide array of topics, from business strategies and tech reviews to health advice, home improvement tips, dating insights, and sports updates. It serves as a comprehensive resource for readers seeking information and perspectives on various aspects of modern life. The blog aims to provide engaging and informative content, catering to diverse interests and needs. It offers insights into lifestyle, technology, and professional development, making it a valuable source for staying informed and inspired.
Key facts about Bunchcut
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $40K
- Employee Count: 1 - 10 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Stream Capital and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 06, 2015, $*****
- Highlight: Public
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Stream Capital's Portfolio
1 of Stream Capital's portfolio company became public - Bunchcut.Here are Stream Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 9361 |
Acquired companies in Stream Capital's Portfolio
3 companies from Stream Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were IHS Towers in Feb 2026 by MTN for $6.2B.Here are Stream Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | - | - | 9168 | |
Nov 01, 2018 | - | - | 5541 | |
Jun 28, 2012 | - | - | 1540 |
