TooMuchWifi has secured a major FDI/DFI Investment to drive affordable high-speed internet in South Africa.
Three new investors—British International Investment (BII), Infra Impact Investment Managers, and IDF Capital—have shown strong confidence in South Africa’s tech sector by backing high-growth internet provider TooMuchWifi. This significant investment will accelerate the startup’s expansion into underserved communities, enabling widespread digital inclusion through affordable, reliable internet access.
The move aligns with a resurgence in foreign direct investment (FDI) into South Africa. Earlier this year, the country jumped to 7th place on Kearney’s FDI Confidence Index, up from 17th in 2023, signaling growing global investor trust.
TooMuchWifi is a network operator, ISP, and Air Fibre leader, dedicated to closing the connectivity gap with 99.3% uptime, community-based teams, and ultra-low-cost internet. Since 2016, it has prioritized underserved markets while reinvesting 30% of revenue into local communities, now serving 1M+ customers nationwide.
Bridging the Digital Divide
“As a fast-scaling social impact telecoms company, we exist to unlock human potential. By connecting underserved communities and local SMEs to high-speed, affordable internet, we open doors to education, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. With our new investors, we’re accelerating our mission—ensuring no one is left behind in the digital revolution,” Tauriq Brown, CEO of TooMuchWifi, said.
Brown emphasizes the company’s 30% revenue reinvestment into community initiatives, tackling challenges like education, employment, and safety in areas like Khayelitsha, Delft, Langa, and Dunoon.
Radically Affordable Internet
Since its 2016 launch, TooMuchWifi has served over 1 million customers across 75+ communities, offering 24 hours of unlimited internet for just R5 – a stark contrast to rising prices from major telcos.
“With unemployment at 32.9%, internet access is a lifeline,” says Brown. “High data costs lock out low-income citizens, denying them essential services like digital payments and online learning. We’re changing that.”
Expanding Talent & Technology
The investment will also fuel top tech talent acquisition, including:
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Diren Naidoo (Head of Network Design & Optimization) – 14 years of global network expertise.
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Abduraghiem (Ghiem) Moses (Head of Network Operations) – Township network specialist and founder of Cyberbolt Telecoms.
“TooMuchWifi isn’t just a telecoms company—it’s a force for change,” Brown states. “This investment lets us expand our footprint, connect more people, and drive South Africa’s digital transformation.”
