# Black Mamba

Born in Africa. Made for the world. Powered by purpose.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/black.mamba
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:180477
- Last updated: 2026-06-25T05:02:54Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-26T04:56:15Z

## Quick 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

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:140579: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:140578: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
Hi, my name is Claudia Castellanos, co-founder and CEO of Black Mamba.I came to Eswatini from Colombia looking for purpose — and I found it… in hot sauce! What began as a single pot cooked in my kitchen has grown into an award-winning African brand, sold internationally and supporting over 1,000 people in rural communities.At Black Mamba, we make bold condiments with a conscience — crafted from organically grown hot peppers and herbs, farmed regeneratively, and produced by a 90% women-led team.But we’re not just building a brand. We’re leading a movement: proving that food can only be truly good if it’s good for you, good for the planet, and good for the people who grow it.Now, we’re seizing a $6B opportunity at the intersection of the world’s growing love for spice and the unstoppable rise of sustainable consumption — and we’re inviting YOU to join us.We’re raising funds on Wefunder not just to fuel growth, but to give our biggest fans, foodies, and impact believers the chance to own a slice of our future.Your investment will help us:🔥 Launch our global rebrand🔥 Expand into the US, UK, and Middle East🔥 Bring more regenerative farmers into our value chainTogether, we can prove that food can change lives, heal the planet, and still taste incredible!*Black Mamba featured around the globe:https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/from-eswatini-to-europe-chilli-sauce-company-finds-global-traction/156979/https://www.fastcompany.com/90953746/international-brands-that-matter-2023https://www.news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/burger-king-introduces-a-sizzling-new-addition-black-mamba-peri-peri-sauce-20231004Future projections are not guaranteed.

## Team
- Claudia Castellanos (Co-founder and CEO (Chilli Enthusiast Officer))
- Sarah Dusek (Director)
- Louisa Venter (COO)
- Sandisiwe Dlamini (Production Manager)

## Q&A
- Q: Any plans for more sauces / flavors?