Havaic
also invests · investor profileCape Town, ZA · Founded 2015 · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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HAVAÍC is a venture capital fund manager investing in early-stage, post-revenue African technology startups with global growth potential. The firm provides venture capital, mezzanine funding, and advisory services to support portfolio companies in scaling locally and internationally.
Founders & leadership
Havaic was founded in 2015 by Ian Lessem.
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Ian LesseminManaging PartnerIan Lessem is Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage African technology startups. He brings experience in capital raising, M&A, and strategic analysis to advise and support portfolio companies.
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Kiara Suttner-TrompinPartner
Investors · 1
Frequently asked questions
- What does Havaic do?
- HAVAÍC is a venture capital fund manager investing in early-stage, post-revenue African technology startups with global growth potential. The firm provides venture capital, mezzanine funding, and advisory services to support portfolio companies in scaling locally and internationally.
- Who founded Havaic?
- Havaic was founded by Ian Lessem in 2015.
- Who are Havaic's investors?
- Havaic's investors include Capaci.Tech.
- Where is Havaic headquartered?
- Havaic is headquartered in Cape Town, ZA.

