Best Foundations Companies in South Africa
The 80 best Foundations companies in South Africa in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: African Parks.
Ranked: Best Foundations companies in South Africa
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Parks Non profit organisation focused on saving wildlife, park protection, and community development | $97M | 12 mo ago | Funding Raised | Peter Fearnhead Founder & CEO | 2000 | DrupalBugHerdPHP+16 | 1 award |
| 2 | HIVSA Provider of community-based interventions focused on health and social change | $38M | 14 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2002 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | 1 job opening |
| 3 | Beyondzero Provider of public health services focused on HIV and tuberculosis treatment | $30M | 167 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2003 | WordPressMySQLTypeScript+36 | — |
| 4 | Weconnectinternational Network connecting women-owned businesses with buyers | $3M | 14 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2009 | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+27 | — |
| 5 | Pari Provider of social science research and policy implementation support | $2M | 52 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | — |
| 6 | The Sustainable Landscape Finance Coalition Operator of conservation programs focused on environmental sustainability and wildlife preservation | $799K | 62 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2019 | Google MapsMediaElement.jsBootstrap+26 | — |
| 7 | outa Provider of outsourced accounting and payroll services | $739K | 29 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityOdooPostgreSQL+17 | — |
| 8 | Saveact Facilitator of savings groups and enterprise development programs | $720K | 134 mo ago | Funding Raised | Anton Krone Founder & Executive Director | 2005 | WordPressMySQLPHP+14 | — |
| 9 | Scalabrini Provider of legal assistance, welfare services, and educational programs | $300K | 13 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2002 | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | 1 job opening |
Top 12 Foundations companies in South Africa
#1
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2000 · 515 employees$97.4Mraised▾
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 19 national parks and protected areas in 11 countries covering over 14.2 million hectares: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$6.5M
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$999.3K
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$236K
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$388.4K
#2
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2002$38.4Mraised▾
Provider of community-based interventions focused on health and social change. The organization strengthens community structures to implement health and social services. Interventions include education, promotion of human rights, capacity strengthening, and advocacy. The organization implements evidence-based approaches and supports continuous improvement.
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$38.4M
#3
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2009 · 155 employees$2.8Mraised▾
Network connecting women-owned businesses with buyers. It provides certification for women-owned businesses, enabling them to access a global network of corporate buyers. The network facilitates business growth through connections and resources. Members receive access to tools and support to expand their market reach and compete effectively. The organization offers certification programs to validate women's ownership and management of businesses.
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- Feb 2011Grant (prize money)$300K
#4
Funding Raised · South Africa · founded 2002$300Kraised▾
Provider of legal assistance, welfare services, and educational programs. It offers paralegal support, advocacy, and assistance with detention and deportation matters. The organization provides integration pathways, employment access, and educational opportunities. Additionally, it runs a child and youth care center and offers wellbeing and development programs.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$300K
#5
Funding Raised · Randburg, NA - South Africa · founded 2012$739.3Kraised▾
Provider of outsourced accounting and payroll services. This company offers comprehensive accounting solutions, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation, to businesses of all sizes. They also provide payroll processing services, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employee wages and compliance with relevant regulations. The services are designed to streamline financial operations and free up internal resources for businesses to focus on core competencies. They utilize advanced technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in their processes.
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$739.3K
#6
Funding Raised · South Africa · founded 2003 · 84 employees$30.2Mraised▾
Provider of public health services focused on HIV and tuberculosis treatment. The organization delivers programs addressing prevention, care, and support for HIV, TB, and STIs. It strengthens public health service delivery through direct and indirect interventions. The organization works with communities and stakeholders to provide solutions addressing various health challenges.
- Jul 2012Grant (prize money)$15.1M
- Sep 2008Grant (prize money)$15.1M
#7
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2010$1.7Mraised▾
Provider of social science research and policy implementation support. It conducts original research on public institutions, state formation, and public policy. The organization also undertakes advocacy campaigns for state reform and maintains an academic profile through university affiliations and teaching programs. Its research is accessible to the public, and it collaborates with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and state institutions, to improve policy implementation. The focus areas include land governance, state reform, local government, and just transition initiatives.
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$1.7M
#8
Funding Raised · Cape Town, NA - South Africa · founded 2019 · 111 employees$799.2Kraised▾
Operator of conservation programs focused on environmental sustainability and wildlife preservation. It delivers initiatives related to oceans, land, wildlife, climate, water, and circular economy. The organization provides resources, news, research, and opportunities for engagement through donations, shopping, and adoption programs. It advocates for responsible resource management and environmental protection.
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$799.2K
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)—
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)—
#9
Funding Raised · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal · founded 2005$720Kraised▾
Facilitator of savings groups and enterprise development programs. It establishes voluntary savings groups in communities, enabling individuals to save and grow their finances. Building on this foundation, it offers livelihoods and enterprise development programs to improve wealth creation opportunities and empower individuals to manage their businesses. Additionally, it addresses access to goods and services in underserved areas through targeted initiatives. The organization also works to build supportive ecosystems that leverage technology and market access to benefit savings groups and excluded populations.
- Apr 2015Grant (prize money)$720K
#10
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2005$70.1Kraised▾
Grantmaker supporting civil society efforts to reduce poverty and inequality in southern Africa. It works to strengthen the voice and agency of poor people in policy processes. The organization focuses on issues such as climate justice, economic recovery, gender justice, and youth empowerment. It provides grantmaking and engages in knowledge sharing through publications and events. The goal is to ensure the voices of the poor are heard and influence policies aimed at poverty reduction.
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$70.1K
#11
Funding Raised · Pretoria, Gauteng · founded 1999—raised▾
A foundation focused on research sector
#12
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2016—raised▾
Not for profit project development company. It is a non profit project development company that runs projects on its own account and with partner companies and organizations to drive social impact. The organization creates and develops projects that become commercial entities as standalone assets or businesses, with a focus on leveraging government partnerships to achieve scaled impact.
- Mar 2021Grant (prize money)—
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