Jozi Angels

Jozi Angels is an angel investment network based in Johannesburg, South Africa, connecting high-net-worth individuals and syndicates with early-stage startups for funding and mentorship. It facilitates deal sourcing, investment management, and founder support for innovative solutions across various sectors, primarily in Gauteng and Cape Town. Since its formalization, Jozi Angels has backed 52 startups, with individual angel or syndicate investments typically ranging from R700,000 to R5 million. The network comprises approximately 29 angels, providing capital and strategic guidance. Founders Abu Cassim and Jason Levin are key figures, alongside investors from groups like Elevation Holdings. The organization was formalized in 2017 by Abu Cassim. Its business model centers on investments are made directly by individual angels or syndicates who become shareholders in startups, no fund structure, with the network facilitating sourcing, mentorship, and deal management.