Talk360, a global calling app focused on making international communication more accessible and reliable, has secured a $1.4 million secondary investment as it enters its next phase of growth. The transaction was led by HAVAÍC, one of South Africa’s leading venture capital firms and Talk360’s lead investor since 2022, with support from Universum Wealth, a limited partner in HAVAÍC’s African Innovation Fund 3.
The secondary investment signals growing confidence in Talk360’s business fundamentals and long-term strategy, following several years of sustained growth and a transition into profitability. Unlike primary fundraising rounds, which inject new capital directly into a company, secondary investments allow existing shareholders to partially realise value while maintaining exposure to future upside—an increasingly common feature in maturing startup ecosystems.
Powering the Next Phase of Product Development
Talk360 said the latest funding will support continued product development and platform expansion. A key focus area is Shop360, a new feature that enables users to instantly send mobile airtime, data bundles, and top-ups to friends and family in more than 180 countries. The feature builds on Talk360’s core proposition of connecting people across borders, particularly in regions where access to affordable international communication remains uneven.
Improvements to overall user experience are also planned, as the company positions itself as a dependable alternative to traditional international calling services. Talk360 has increasingly attracted global travellers and businesses looking to reduce international calling costs by as much as 90%, while maintaining call quality that rivals or exceeds that of conventional telecom operators.
From Diaspora Tool to Global Platform
Founded with the goal of serving African diaspora communities both within Africa and abroad, Talk360 has steadily evolved into a global communications platform. In the past year alone, the app connected more than six million users worldwide, reflecting growing demand for affordable and reliable international calling.
Since raising over $10 million in funding in 2022 from African venture capital firms and fintech-focused angel investors, Talk360 has accelerated its growth and reached profitability. This milestone places the company among a smaller group of African-founded startups that have successfully transitioned from rapid scaling to sustainable operations.
Key moments in Talk360’s journey include the spin-off of its payments arm into NjiaPay, addressing the gap left by the discontinuation of Skype-out for travellers and business users, and achieving profitable growth from 2025 onwards. Together, these developments mark Talk360’s evolution from an early-stage scale-up into a disciplined, revenue-generating business.
Investor Confidence and Market Maturity
For HAVAÍC, the secondary investment reflects a long-term partnership built on a shared vision. Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, said the firm was pleased to deepen its involvement as Talk360 consolidates its leadership position in the African market and enters a growth phase with global ambitions.
The deal also highlights a broader trend within South Africa’s startup ecosystem. Following several notable exits in 2025, partial exits and secondary transactions are becoming more common, allowing early investors to realise returns while recycling capital into new innovation. In Talk360’s case, the transaction enabled some early angel investors—who have backed the company since 2016—to achieve up to 5x returns while remaining invested in the company’s future growth.
Looking Ahead
Talk360 CEO Hans Osnabrugge said the continued support from HAVAÍC and Universum Wealth comes at a pivotal moment for the company. As global demand for affordable, high-quality international communication grows, Talk360 aims to strengthen its position as a trusted connection for diaspora communities, travellers, and businesses worldwide.
With profitability achieved and new product capabilities rolling out, Talk360’s latest investment underscores both its momentum and the increasing sophistication of Africa’s venture capital landscape.
