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4Di Capital

Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

4Di Capital believes Africa is at the forefront of global innovation and is committed to supporting African founders creating solutions for customers across the continent and worldwide. The firm partners with entrepreneurs to scale companies from early stages to global impact, recognizing that Africa's founders are building innovative solutions that address both local and international markets.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Founded
2009

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website
Erik van Vlaanderen· General Partner

A veteran corporate executive and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in VC and technology startups. Erik co-founded 4Di Group and builds successful businesses across international markets before transitioning to focus full-time on venture capital management.

Justin Stanford· Founding Partner

A tech entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience building and funding startups across Africa. Justin co-founded 4Di Group and the Silicon Cape Initiative, a non-profit focused on promoting South Africa's venture sector.

Laurie Olivier· General Partner

An experienced founder and early-stage investor involved in venture capital since 1990. Laurie has advised and invested in startups across sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia, the United States and Israel, and formerly served as a General Partner at Veritas Venture Partners.

Anton van Vlaanderen· Managing Partner

An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in angel and venture investing who joined 4Di in 2011. Anton currently serves as Managing Partner overseeing firm operations and portfolio investments.

Sian Cathrall· Partner (joining next fund)

A finance and investment professional with extensive transaction experience in private equity and early-stage technology. Sian advanced from Principal to Partner at 4Di over seven years, with prior background at Ernst & Young in audit and corporate finance.

Kim Robertson· Financial Manager

A financial services professional with nearly two decades of experience in accounting and financial management. Kim joined 4Di in 2019 from Macquarie Group where she managed accounting practices and regulatory reporting.

Samantha Campbell· Operations Manager

An operations and compliance professional who joined 4Di in 2017. Samantha oversees marketing, investor reporting and compliance matters for the firm's funds.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does 4Di Capital invest at?
4Di Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does 4Di Capital focus on?
4Di Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.

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