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Kalon Venture Partners

Venture capital

Johannesburg · Pre-Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Kalon Venture Partners backs disruptive technology startups in South Africa and across Africa. The firm invests in post-revenue companies (not necessarily post-profit) led by entrepreneurs addressing African problems that have the potential to scale into global markets. Kalon emphasizes 'smart capital' and 'smart returns,' aiming to generate both financial and non-financial value for the businesses it supports. Its team combines roughly 200 years of collective experience across venture capital, technology, and related industries, positioning it as a prominent tech investor in the region.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Johannesburg, ZA
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
11

Team · 12 people

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What they invest in

from 8 of 11 portfolio companies

SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Fintech ×2IoT ×2Marketing Tech ×2AdTech ×1

HQs:South Africa×4France×1United Kingdom×1

Investments · 11 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12017 · 12 dated

Sendmarcsendmarc.comin𝕏Aug 2023✓ verified

Sendmarc provides DMARC, email authentication, and breach detection solutions to protect businesses against phishing, spoofing, domain impersonation, and email-based attacks.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSJohannesburg, ZA

Sam Hutchinson(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inKeith Thompson(Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inSacha Matulovich(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inRichard Rose(Executive Officer)in

BoardAniko Szigetvari(Director)in

Board seatClive Butkow· per SEC Form D

Co-investors4Di CapitalAtlantica VenturesCapria VenturesMozilla Ventures

Fcbfcb.aiin𝕏

FCB.ai builds AI orchestration infrastructure for enterprises in heavily regulated industries like banking, insurance, and travel, managing complex customer journeys at scale through its OPUS platform.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSParis, FR

Antoine(CEO & Co-Founder)Thabelo(Tech Lead)

Co-investorsSaviu Ventures

Flowplatformflowplatform.comin

Flow is a commerce media platform that enables booking and service platforms to monetize first-party user data by connecting advertisers with high-intent audiences.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS

Gil Sperling(Co-founder and Co-CEO)inDaniel Levy(Co-founder and Co-CEO)in

Gometroappgometroapp.comin𝕏

GoMetro's Bridge platform consolidates real-time telematics data from multiple vehicle tracking providers into a single dashboard, enabling fleet managers and logistics companies to monitor subcontractor vehicles, track routes, and optimize fleet operations.

IoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Mobizgetmobiz.comin𝕏

A platform that helps businesses build SMS subscriber lists through in-store or online text-to-join experiences, with built-in compliance features for regulatory requirements like TCPA, CTIA, and GDPR.

Marketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Tai-Lin Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsFuturegrowth Asset ManagementHAVAIC

Ozowozow.comin𝕏

Ozow provides card payment processing services that enable businesses to accept credit and debit card payments with fraud detection and PCI compliance.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsGreycroftEndeavor Catalyst

Talk360talk360.comin𝕏

Talk360 is a mobile calling app and payment infrastructure platform focused on Africa.

B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaSSouth Africa, ZA

DeanTom van der Geerin

Co-investors4Di CapitalE4E AfricaFirst CircleHAVAIC

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Visionaisuitevisionaisuite.netin

visionAI Suite develops computer vision AI tools to identify production inefficiencies, waste, and losses for manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTSaaSSwindon, GB

Peter ReidinCraig HeckrathinJohann de WetinPeter WhalleyinEric WadsworthGrant Hodgkinsonin

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

GetbuildCarscan

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Kalon Venture Partners made?
Kalon Venture Partners has 11 tracked investments.
What stage does Kalon Venture Partners invest at?
Kalon Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Kalon Venture Partners focus on?
Kalon Venture Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Kalon Venture Partners located?
Kalon Venture Partners is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
Does Kalon Venture Partners lead rounds?
Kalon Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Kalon Venture Partners co-invest with?
Kalon Venture Partners most often shares deals with 4Di Capital, Atlantica Ventures, Capria Ventures, among 9 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Clive Butkow (Kalon Venture Partners): The Journey of an Acclaimed Venture Capitalist

Startup Club ZA · Clive Butkow

How entrepreneurs can survive and thrive in the pandemic with Clive Butkow of Kalon Venture Partners

The COBRA Initiative · Clive Butkow

MBS087 - Clive Butkow, Venture Capitilist & CEO Kalon Venture Partners - Matt Brown Show | Acast

Clive Butkow · shows.acast.com

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