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There’s no doubt that the startup scene in South Africa is unique.

Dozens of successful startups have been incubated or accelerated there over the years.

So whether you’re looking to start your own business, or just interested in learning about accelerators and incubators from South Africa, here’s an extensive list of 15 investing there.


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1) Grindstone

1) Grindstone

Grindstone is a systematic entrepreneurial development program that helps high-growth, innovation-driven businesses scale up.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Started in: 2013
  • Number of investments: 18

You can find their website here.

2) Founders Factory Africa

2) Founders Factory Africa

The mission of Founders Factory Africa is to assist early-stage enterprises in becoming viable, long-term businesses.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Johannesburg
  • Started in: 2018
  • Industries: Venture Capital
  • Number of investments: 17

You can find their website here.

3) Injini

3) Injini

Injini is a seed investment and Edtech incubator that strives to improve educational performance across Africa.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Industries: Advice, Business Development, Consulting, Financial Services
  • Number of investments: 17
  • Number of exits: 1

You can find their website here.

4) Aurik Business Accelerator

4) Aurik Business Accelerator

With approximately 1,672 SMBs from various sectors of the Sub-Saharan African economy, this is a growth company accelerator.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Johannesburg
  • Started in: 2002
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 96

You can find their website here.

5) Startupbootcamp Cape Town

5) Startupbootcamp Cape Town

Startupbootcamp Cape Town is a renowned accelerator looking for blockchain and connected devices entrepreneurs.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Founders: Zachariah George
  • Industries: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology, Internet
  • Number of investments: 13
  • Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12

You can find their website here.

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6) Seed Engine

6) Seed Engine

Seed Engine's mission is to teach and mentor entrepreneurs to help them become leaders and run their businesses more efficiently and productively.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Johannesburg
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Marc Elias
  • Industries: Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
  • Number of investments: 6

You can find their website here.

7) Savant Technology Incubator

7) Savant Technology Incubator

The Savant Technology Incubator is a hardware technology incubator that focuses on business.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Number of investments: 1

You can find their website here.

8) Techqala

8) Techqala

Techqala is a nine-day mentoring program for start-ups.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Number of investments: 3

You can find their website here.

9) Awethu Project Capital

9) Awethu Project Capital

The mission of Awethu Project Capital is to create a global society in which everyone can realize their full entrepreneurial potential.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Johannesburg
  • Founders: Yusuf Rees

You can find their website here.

10) E Squared Investments

10) E Squared Investments

E Squared Investments enables responsible entrepreneurs to become economic development and change accelerators.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Gauteng
  • Number of investments: 4

You can find their website here.

11) Akro

11) Akro

Akro assists entrepreneurs in gaining access to resources, raising venture capital, receiving professional guidance, locating the best workspaces, and growing their enterprises.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Started in: 2016
  • Industries: Consulting, Events, Social Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
  • Number of investments: 2

You can find their website here.

12) TuksNovation

12) TuksNovation

TuksNovation is a technology business incubator that helps entrepreneurs with product development and business development.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Gauteng
  • Started in: 2018
  • Number of investments: 1

You can find their website here.

13) Riversands Incubation Hub

13) Riversands Incubation Hub

A framework under which businesses, communities, and social organizations can cooperate together to develop large-scale infrastructure.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Johannesburg
  • Started in: 2014
  • Industries: Incubators

You can find their website here.

14) Idea Camp

14) Idea Camp

Idea Camp is a hybrid incubator/accelerator that helps entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Started in: 2016

You can find their website here.

15) Entrepreneur and Management Solutions

15) Entrepreneur and Management Solutions

Entrepreneur and Management Solutions provides a variety of business growth techniques as well as consulting services.

Details of the startup:

  • City: Cape Town
  • Started in: 2010
  • Industries: Communities

You can find their website here.

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