Janade Plessis

Janade Plessis

Active Investor

Fund Manager: Launch Africa Ventures at Launch Africa Ventures

Cape Town, Western Cape

Janade Plessis, Fund Manager: Launch Africa Ventures at Launch Africa Ventures is an active investor based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This profile covers what Janade Plessis backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Dr. Janade Plessis is a Co-Founder & serves as Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures. Dr. Plessis served as a General Partner at FIVE35 Ventures. He served as Head of Alternative Investments and Venture Capital at Nedbank. He is an experienced investment banker and impact investor who has lived and worked extensively across Africa. Through the range of programs offered through their ecosystem, He holds a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Pyschology and Business Administration and a PhD researching the psychographic archetypes of African entrepreneurs.

Investor type
AngelVCPEInvestment PartnerInvestment Bank
Stages
Early Stage Venture
Invests in
FintechLending & CreditHealthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & Data
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Typical check
$500K
Past investments
2

Notable investments

Epic-ContestsFive35 Ventures

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What does Janade Plessis invest in?

Janade Plessis invests in Fintech, Lending & Credit, Healthcare & Biotech and Digital Health & HealthTech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

What stage does Janade Plessis invest at?

Janade Plessis typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

What is Janade Plessis's typical check size?

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

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