Fund vehicle

University Technology Fund II

Compiled from public sources

University Technology Fund II (UTF II) is a venture capital fund managed by Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager, targeting R400 million. It invests in highly scalable technology intellectual property (IP) and research originating from South African universities. Building on the success of its predecessor, UTF I, this fund aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercialisation by providing critical funding for technology development, pre-commercialisation support, and early-stage venture capital (Series Seed and Series A rounds). UTF II has expanded its mandate to include investments in startups founded by South African university alumni, alongside university spin-off companies. The fund closed in June 2026 at ZAR 400 million.

Manager

Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager (Pty) Ltd

Vintage

2024

Strategy

Venture Capital

Target size

$21.4m

Size

$21.4m

Status

Fully Invested