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Locstat

Johannesburg, ZA · 2 known investors

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Paul Melchiorreunlockedknows Lawrence Devonport · together at Ariba an SAP Company (overlapped)
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Locstat is a software company that builds LightWeaver, a graph intelligence platform for processing big, fast, connected data in real-time to deliver analytics, risk notifications, and situational awareness. It serves businesses across sectors such as financial services, retail, and fraud detection, with roots in defence and law-enforcement applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

LDLawrence Devonport
Lawrence DevonportinChief Service Delivery Officer (CSDO)Lawrence Devonport is Chief Service Delivery Officer at Locstat, a graph intelligence platform for real-time data processing. He brings experience in management consulting, threat intelligence, and physical security, with expertise in operations management and business transformation.
WHWaldick Herbst
Waldick HerbstinChief Commercial Officer (CCO)Waldick Herbst is Chief Commercial Officer of Locstat, a graph intelligence platform for real-time analytics and risk detection. He has held multiple C-suite roles in corporate and startup environments, with experience in sales growth, strategic planning, fundraising, and international business operations.
RGRyno Goosen
Ryno GooseninCEOHe has background in early warning systems, intelligence analysis, and visual analytics, with academic involvement as an external examiner for Master's theses in information and knowledge management.
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Anderson TarambawamweFinancial Manager

Investors · 2

Anza CapitalJohannesburg
Savant Venture FundCape Town

In the news

South Africa’s Locstat Secures €2.5 Million to Scale Graph AI and Real-Time Analytics Across Africa and Europe - iAfrica.comiafrica.com · Oct 2025SA’s Locstat Raises USD 2.3 M Pre-Series A To Expand AI Platform In Europeweetracker.com · Oct 2025South African AI Startup Locstat Raises $2.3M to Expand Fraud Detection and Connected Intelligence Into European Marketsarabfounders.net · Oct 2025SA AI startup Locstat raises $2.9m pre-Series A funding to accelerate UK/EU expansion - Disrupt Africadisruptafrica.com · Oct 2025Cape Town-based AI Startup Locstat Receives Funding To Facilitate Growthtechtrends.africa · Apr 2022Cape Town based Locstat raises investment from Grindstone Ventures - Ventureburnventureburn.com · Apr 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Locstat do?
Locstat is a software company that builds LightWeaver, a graph intelligence platform for processing big, fast, connected data in real-time to deliver analytics, risk notifications, and situational awareness. It serves businesses across sectors such as financial services, retail, and fraud detection, with roots in defence and law-enforcement applications.
Who are Locstat's investors?
Locstat's investors include Anza Capital, Savant Venture Fund.
Where is Locstat headquartered?
Locstat is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.