Newtown Partners
Newtown Partners is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on Seed, Series A, and Late Stage startups in Supply Chain & Logistics, Mobility & Logistics, and Digital Health & HealthTech. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Supply Chain & LogisticsMobility & LogisticsDigital Health & HealthTechFintechCrypto & Web3SaaS & Enterprise
- Investment stages
- SeedSeries ALate Stage
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 36+
About Newtown Partners
Newtown Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that actively invests in emerging, disruptive technology startup businesses. Founded and run by internationally successful entrepreneurs, Vinny Lingham and Llew Claasen, Newtown Partners has an entrepreneurial focus that goes beyond investment. The team operates out of offices in Cape Town, South Africa and Sunnyvale, California (Silicon Valley).
The firm has a strong track record of investing in successful technology startups at the forefront of innovation and has successfully invested in and nurtured a number of early-stage companies from ideation to market-leading businesses.
Newtown Partners has a strong executive team with a proven track record in technology entrepreneurship. The team has successfully launched, grown and sold technology startup businesses as entrepreneurs themselves and know what is required to succeed locally and internationally.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Newtown Partners invest in?
Newtown Partners focuses on Supply Chain & Logistics, Mobility & Logistics, Digital Health & HealthTech, and Fintech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Newtown Partners invest at?
Newtown Partners focuses on Seed, Series A, and Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Newtown Partners actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Newtown Partners has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Newtown Partners based?
Newtown Partners is based in Cape Town, South Africa. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Newtown Partners?
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