Naspers

Technology • Cape Town, South Africa

Naspers Limited is a South African global consumer internet group and technology investor established in 1915. The company has evolved from its origins in media into a global technology-focused business with interests spanning consumer internet, e-commerce, payments, food delivery, classifieds, edtech and other technology-led sectors. Through its majority ownership of Prosus, Naspers has exposure to businesses serving more than two billion customers across more than 100 countries. Its South African interests include Takealot, Mr D Food, AutoTrader, Property24, PayU and Media24, while its international technology portfolio gives the company a significant presence across global digital markets.

Quick Facts

Founded 1915
Industry Technology
Headquarters Cape Town, South Africa
Country South Africa
State / Region Western Cape
Company Size 5,001–10,000 employees
Ownership Publicly Owned

Leadership

Founder

William Angus Hofmeyr

Founder and founding chairman, Nasionale Pers (later Naspers)

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