Jem
Cape Town, South Africa
◆ Total Raised
$8.4M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
Cape Town, South Africa
◆ Founded
2020
◆ Team size
11-50
◆ Links
◆ About Jem
South African workforce management startup Jem has raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital.
◆ What sets it apart
Jem delivers workforce management and employee financial wellness tools through WhatsApp, making it accessible to frontline workers without requiring a separate app.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerEmployers with deskless/frontline workforces, especially HR and payroll teams
◆ Notable
- Raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital
- Serves 200+ companies and over 250,000 frontline workers
- Rebranded from SmartWage to Jem in 2022
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Jem do?
South African workforce management startup Jem has raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital.
Where is Jem based?
Jem is based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2020.
How much has Jem raised?
Jem has raised $8.4M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Jem?
Investors in Jem include Quona Capital, University Technology Fund, E4E, Next176, FutureGrowth and Iain Williamson.