Southern African Venture Partnership
Scaling the Southern Africa startup ecosystem
Southern African Venture Partnership (SAVP) is a coalition of tech hubs in Southern Africa dedicated to building up technology and innovation sectors in the region.
What We Do
Making A Difference
At SAVP, we build upon the decades of regional experience of energized startup communities to implement incubation programs, provide seed investment for high-value startups, conduct research on growing sectors, and advocate for startup-friendly policies.
Incubation & Acceleration Programs
Kick-starting growing startups
Members of SAVP runs a variety of startup and social enterprise incubation, acceleration,
and discovery programs.
Seed Investing & Management
Growth capital for top startups
Members of SAVP manage and distribute impact investments for both private angel investors and institutional investors
Policy Advocacy & Advisory
Building knowledge on business climate and policy
SAVP conducts market research to update the global community on developments in technology and innovation in Southern Africa. We also identify and advocate for startup-friendly government policies in the region.
Our Work In Action
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