South African Business Angel Network – SABAN
Overview of Investor
SABAN (South African Business Angel Network) is the non-profit, professional association for the South African early stage investor community. Established in 2016, SABAN represents a sector that plays a vital role in South Africa’s future, notably in the funding of Start-Ups. SABAN members fuel SA’s growth through the creation of wealth and jobs.
OBJECTIVES– Raising awareness of Angel investing activity
– Capacity building / training
– Networking with peers
– Research
– Accreditation
– Seeding Angel Groups in major economic hubs
– Lobbying for regulatory improvements
– Recognise Angel achievements
Website link
Type of investor
Venture Capital
Preferred investment stage
Ideation - Pre-Seed
Sector/s of Interest
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Agribusiness and Agbio
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Renewable Energy
Clean Technologies
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Transportation and storage
Transportation and Mobility
Information and communication
Telecommunications
software development
Mobile
IT hardware development
Internet StartUps
Electronic/Software Integration
e-commerce
Financial and insurance activities
FinTech and InsureTech
Financial Services and Insurance
Real estate activities
Education
EduTech
Human health and social work activities
Health Technologies
FoodTech and Food Science
Country/s of interest
South Africa