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Spatialedge

Techstars '17

Stellenbosch, ZA · Founded 2016 · 141 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Peter Andersenunlockedknows Retief Gerber · together at Stellenbosch University (overlapped)
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Spatialedge is a data and applied artificial intelligence solutions company that serves customers with complex technical challenges. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the company delivers innovative solutions using advanced technologies and skills.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Spatialedge was founded in 2016 by Retief Gerber.

RGRetief Gerber
Retief GerberCEO & Co-founderFounder and CEO of Spatialedge, Retief Gerber has over 20 years of experience in software engineering and data solutions, with a background in computer science and previous success launching and scaling enterprise products. He has authored research publications in metaheuristic optimization, superconductivity, and circuit design.

Investors · 2

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Hlayisani Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

  • $3.1MraisedApr 2024 · 2 sources

    Hlayisani Capital

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In the news

Hlayisani backs spatialedge as their second investment in HVF II - Hlayisani Capitalhlayisani.com · Feb 2026Dabafinance - South African AI startup Spatialedge raises $3.1m to scaledabafinance.com · Apr 2024SA AI startup Spatialedge raises $3.1m funding to scale in retail - Disrupt Africadisruptafrica.com · Apr 2024South African AI Firm Spatialedge Secures $3 Million for Growth - Empower Africaempowerafrica.com · Apr 2024Spatialedge raises $3 million for AI-driven expansion in South Africa - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Businessinnovation-village.com · Apr 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Spatialedge do?
Spatialedge is a data and applied artificial intelligence solutions company that serves customers with complex technical challenges. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the company delivers innovative solutions using advanced technologies and skills.
Who founded Spatialedge?
Spatialedge was founded by Retief Gerber in 2016.
Who are Spatialedge's investors?
Spatialedge's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has Spatialedge raised?
Spatialedge has disclosed $3.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Spatialedge headquartered?
Spatialedge is headquartered in Stellenbosch, ZA.