Key Deal Facts
Exporting to 8+ countries, including the US, UK, Norway, UAE, and South Africa
Double-digit YoY growth since inception – projected 60% growth in 2025 (not guaranteed)
Raised seed capital from Enygma Ventures, a US VC fueling high-impact African women entrepreneurs
Selected by Fast Company as one of the Brands that Matter 2023
Supporting over 1000 individuals in rural Eswatini communities
90+ smallholder farmers trained in regenerative agriculture, as part of the value chain
90% women across our team and farming network
CEO recognized by Women in Africa, Vital Voices, and EY Winning Women
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
VC-Backed
Raised $250K or more from a venture firm, Claudia CastellanosCo-founder and CEO (Chilli Enthusiast Officer)Colombian impact entrepreneur, ESADE MBA, ex-Danone, winner of KPMG’s 2025 African Female Founders award and EY Winning Women fellow. Under her leadership, Black Mamba now exports to 8+ countries and supports 1,000+ people in rural communities., Sarah DusekDirectorManaging Partner of Enygma Ventures, a private fund that invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. She is also a successful entrepreneur who sold her business Under Canvas for over US$100 million, a best-selling author, and an EY Winning Woman., Louisa VenterCOO16+ years in logistics and ops. Led Black Mamba’s factory move, streamlined operations, and is driving growth—tripling revenue and improving gross profit from 18% to 45% through cost rationalization and smart scaling., Sandisiwe DlaminiProduction ManagerAt just 29, Sandisiwe rose from Food Safety Officer to Production Manager, boosting on-time order completion to 95% with <5% quality issues. She has improved forecasting, streamlined planning, and boosted team morale with strong, disciplined leadership.