Hema Vallabh

Active Investor

Founding Partner at Five35 Ventures

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Hema Vallabh, Founding Partner at Five35 Ventures is an active investor based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This profile covers what Hema Vallabh backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Ms. Hema Valabh is a Co-Founder of WomHub. She is a Founding Partner & serves as General Partner at FIVE35 Ventures. She is an engineer, turned entrepreneur, turned investor who has worked under the gender parity umbrella for the past decade and a half. She has accelerated over 175+ companies supporting 250+ female entrepreneurs, and has made over 70+ investments across the continent.

Investor type
AngelVCPE
Stages
Early Stage Venture
Invests in
SaaS & EnterpriseFoodTech & AgricultureEdTech
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Typical check
$500K
Past investments
4

Notable investments

SAWomEngEpic-ContestsIDM Business SchoolAfrican Leadership Academy SEP

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What does Hema Vallabh invest in?

Hema Vallabh invests in SaaS & Enterprise, FoodTech & Agriculture and EdTech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

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Hema Vallabh typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

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