We are entrepreneurs working together to build a conducive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and give a voice to the African startup community.
  • FOR ENTREPRENEURS

    We will help connect you with the best resources available to start and grow your business!

  • FOR CORPORATES

    We will help you find use the most innovative ways to support and invest in entrepreneurship and breed a culture of innovation.

  • FOR GOVERNMENT

    We will provide expertise and digital platforms to gain knowledge, realtime data, information, insights and perspectives... etc.

  • FOR SUPPORT PROVIDERS

    Let's connect and collaborate to build Africa's Startup Ecosystem

  • FOR STARTUPS / SMALL BUSINESSES

    Let us help you build a company that delivers value by linking you with the best resources

About Startup Mzansi

Founded by Sandile Shabangu in 2012, Startup Mzansi Foundation is a Non Profit Company supporting innovative youth entrepreneurship in South Africa.

We are a grassroots network of entrepreneurs working together to build an environment for entrepreneurship in South Africa. Through online platforms, grassroots Startup Communities and cross-sector initiatives, we are advance entrepreneurial momentum and the culture of entrepreneurship as the voice of entrepreneurs.

DIGITISING AFRICA’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM BY PROVIDING EXCITING TOOLS

The StartupApp is Africa’s one-stop shop for startups, entrepreneurs and self-starters available via the web or as a native mobile application on Android and iOS.

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Online & Offline Initiatives

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