Black Mamba

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

https://wefunder.com/black.mamba

Total raised on Wefunder: 123993

Total investors: 62

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

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Black Mamba

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

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Last Funded February 2026

$123,993

raised from 62 investors

Highlights

VC-Backed

Raised $250K or more from a venture firm

VC-Backed
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Exporting to 8+ countries, including the US, UK, Norway, UAE, and South Africa
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Double-digit YoY growth since inception – projected 60% growth in 2025 (not guaranteed)
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Raised seed capital from Enygma Ventures, a US VC fueling high-impact African women entrepreneurs
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Selected by Fast Company as one of the Brands that Matter 2023

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Black Mamba: Born in Africa. Made for the World. Powered by Purpose.

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 chain

Together, 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-2023

https://www.news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/burger-king-introduces-a-sizzling-new-addition-black-mamba-peri-peri-sauce-20231004










Future projections are not guaranteed.


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