Endeavor South Africa

👏 A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing Chair: Herman Bosman As 2024 comes to a close, we are grateful for the remarkable leadership of Herman Bosman, who steps down as Chair of Endeavor South Africa after seven transformative years.🌟 During Herman’s tenure, Endeavor South Africa achieved extraordinary growth:  ✅ Increasing the number of SA entrepreneurs served from 25 to over 100  ✅ Reaching financial sustainability  ✅ Establishing 3x Endeavor Harvest Funds with R500m AuM 📈 Herman Bosman’s vision and dedication have been instrumental in strengthening South Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and empowering high-impact founders. We are thrilled to welcome Barry Swartzberg, Co-Founder and Head of Strategy & New Venture Creation at Discovery Limited, as our new Chair from 2025. Barry is no stranger to Endeavor, and currently serves on our Board and has been an Endeavor mentor for over 10 years - positioning him well to lead the next chapter of Endeavor South Africa. Thank you, Herman Bosman, for your leadership and service towards Endeavor and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Africa🙏. Vukani Mngxati Nkateko Khoza Tjaart van der Walt Melvyn Lubega Candice Roberts Zakhe Khuzwayo Shirley Maltz Marang Denalane Gordon Little Nadya Bhettay Ernst Gouws Adrian Gore David Frankel Isaac Shongwe Dov Girnun Nic Ray Dare Okoudjou Sam Hutchinson Pietro Sella Sirak Mussie Tinashe Ruzane Lars Veul Marnus van Heerden Alison Collier Antonia B. Marc Herson Lisa van Vlaanderen Alexander Fernandez Gur Geva Dennis Marketos Andreas Cambitsis

🚨 Newsletter Alert: Endeavor South Africa Q4 Newsletter is Now Live! As we close out 2024, we've captured the highlights, achievements, and stories that made this quarter so impactful. For those not yet on our mailing list, don’t miss out—find everything in one place! A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Endeavor South Africa team for their hard work and dedication this year: Nolufefe Nghala | Alison Collier | Antonia B. | Lisa van Vlaanderen | Marc Herson | Sisi Nxumalo | Cara Eachus | Jacqui Gogele | Nhlakanipho Ngobese | Devlin Tyack, CFA 🥂 Here’s to championing high-impact entrepreneurship as we step into 2025!

'The stunning Ellerman House, overlooking Bantry Bay, provided the perfect backdrop for the Endeavor x Quona Capital event.' Endeavor and Quona partnered to host a founder-investor cocktail event at the picturesque Ellerman House in Cape Town. Celebrating entrepreneurs, investors, and partners who have played a pivotal role in advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and Endeavor’s network locally and abroad. The evening brought together Endeavor Entrepreneurs, including Dare Okoudjou (Onafriq), Gur Geva (iiDENTIFii), Lars Veul & Derk Hoekert (Pargo), Lucy Hoffman (Carry1st), Michael Heyink (Yellow), and Merel van der Lei (Wyzetalk), some meeting for the first time! Melvyn Lubega (Go1), Endeavor Entrepreneur and Board Member, welcomed guests highlighting the importance of entrepreneurial ecosystems in empowering entrepreneurs while encouraging a culture of paying it forward to support the next generation of innovators. With warm welcomes from Michele Wanjiku of Endeavor Global and Catalyst and Johan Bosini, representing Quona, who reminded us that : 'Coming together is the beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success.' Henry Ford Antonia B. Alison Collier Lisa van Vlaanderen Devlin Tyack, CFA Marc Herson Allen Taylor

Nubank joins TymeBank Group's shareholder base in a $250m Capital D series raise, solidifying its unicorn status and highlighting the power of global networks! 🚀 TymeX Group, founded by Endeavor Entrepreneurs Coenraad (Coen) Jonker , Nathaniel (Nate) Clarke, Tauriq Keraan, and Tjaart van der Walt, has reached a $1.5 billion valuation, officially becoming one of Africa’s unicorns 🦄 after raising $250 million This marks a huge milestone in Tyme's leadership in digital banking across Africa and Southeast Asia. 📈 Key Highlights:  ✅ $250 million raised, including $150 million from Nubank Holdings  ✅ 15 million+ customers across South Africa (TymeBank) and the Philippines (GoTyme Bank)  ✅ 317% YoY growth for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines The strategic partnership with Nubank, facilitated by Endeavor is a partnership that is set to accelerate Tyme's growth in emerging markets, with plans for expansion into Indonesia next. Alison Collier, MD of Endeavor South Africa, said: "This partnership between Nubank and Tyme highlights the essence of Endeavor’s mission—connecting high-impact entrepreneurs from emerging markets with opportunities that allow them to scale beyond borders." Tjaart van der Walt, co-founder of TymeBank, has also joined the Endeavor South Africa board to continue supporting high-impact entrepreneurs and the Endeavor mission of fostering scalable, cross-border connections. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dBqCp8wM Financial Times article: https://lnkd.in/dzkQW8uJ Antonia B. Nolufefe Nghala Marc Herson Linda Rottenberg Adrian Garcia-Aranyos Allen Taylor Michele Wanjiku David Vélez

🎉 Celebrating a whopping 21 Years of Innovation with InnoVent!🎉 This year marks an incredible milestone for InnoVent, a technology leasing and asset management solutions provider co-founded by Endeavor Entrepreneurs Zakhe Khuzwayo and Bengayi Kumbula CA(SA),ACA(ICAEW). Zakhe Khuzwayo, now also an Endeavor South Africa Board Member, embodies the spirit of paying it forward. Since being selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs in 2009, InnoVent has expanded from its South African roots to establish a presence across Africa 🌍(South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait), and Europe 🌏 (United Kingdom). Their journey reflects a dedication to enabling businesses to scale through impactful leasing solutions. InnoVent’s growth and commitment to innovation continue to inspire entrepreneurs within the Endeavor network and beyond. Celebrating 🥂  21 years of growth, resilience, and impact. Congratulations to Zakhe Khuzwayo, Bengayi Kumbula CA(SA),ACA(ICAEW), and the entire InnoVent team!  Alison Collier Antonia B. Lisa van Vlaanderen Nolufefe Nghala Cara Eachus Jacqui Gogele Devlin Tyack, CFA

🥂 Endeavor Celebrates High Impact Entrepreneurship at our Annual Gala in New York 🎉 Last week, the Endeavor global network came together in New York City for an unforgettable few days of celebrating entrepreneurship and impact. The week began with Endeavor’s Managing Directors from 34 countries uniting to share insights for fostering high-impact entrepreneurship. This global gathering included representatives from Endeavor South Africa and showcased the power of collective action across markets—from Endeavor’s first office Endeavor Argentina to the newest Endeavor Ukraine. A highlight of the week was the Endeavor Gala 2024, where +500 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from +30 countries gathered under the theme, "HOME." This theme celebrated entrepreneurs who “GO BIG & GO HOME” - driving innovation across borders & reinvesting in their local ecosystems to inspire future generations. The evening also paid tribute to three remarkable entrepreneurs for their global contributions: Hande Cilingir, Co-founder of Insider. (Türkiye) Barry Napier, CEO of Cubic Telecom (Ireland) Lateefa Alwaalan, MD of Endeavor Saudi Arabia Endeavor South Africa was proud to have inspiring leaders like Tjaart van der Walt, Pieter de Villiers, Cordel Robbin-Coker, Noah Glass, and others representing our region, demonstrating the impact of South African entrepreneurship. Thank you to Sebastiaan Kwakkenbos, Romi Bhatia, Sean Nossel, Tammy Schlosberg Weinstock, Howard Cohen, Harry Apostoleris, Carr, Polly & Lara Price for joining us. Here’s to a future of entrepreneurs who “Go Big & Go Home” to make a lasting impact! Congratulations to Endeavor Global for putting together a powerful week of events. Alison Collier Marc Herson Antonia B. Adrian Garcia-Aranyos Allen Taylor

DataEQ’s banking sentiment indicator is out! 🏦 By analyzing over 3.3 million social media posts of unsolicited feedback about South Africa's banking industry from September 2023 to August 2024, their latest SA Banking Sentiment Index uncovers key trends: ● Discovery Limited Bank shines, leading with the highest Net Sentiment score across operational and reputational categories, thanks to its customer service, Vitality rewards, secure digital platforms, and card services!     ● TymeBank comes top in reputation, ranking third overall and earning praise for strategic partnerships and educational initiatives that resonate with consumers.     ● Industry Leadership: South Africa's banking industry boasts a Net Sentiment of 20%, maintaining its position as the most positively spoken-about industry in the country, despite a 4-point drop from 2023. ● Global Recognition: South Africa ranks #1 in banking sentiment among seven countries, outperforming Botswana, Kenya, and the UK.     ● Challenges to Address: While banks are praised for innovation, customer service pain points persist, with over 60% of related conversations reflecting dissatisfaction. Fraud concerns and app downtime also threaten customer trust.    Listen to DataEQ Head of Client Service Sarah-Anne Lamb discuss these findings: https://lnkd.in/dUbNDAD3  📥 Download the full Banking Sentiment Report: https://lnkd.in/de4wnx7g Nic Ray Alison Collier Antonia B. Marc Herson Tjaart van der Walt Nathaniel (Nate) Clarke Coenraad (Coen) Jonker

Celebrating Endeavor South Africa’s Top Mentors of 2024!    At Endeavor, we believe that mentorship is the cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. It’s not just about guidance; it’s about igniting potential, sharing wisdom, and fostering growth within our global network. This year, we are thrilled to recognize our Top Mentors of 2024—leaders who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to guiding our high-impact entrepreneurs.    This year, we proudly recognize our Top Mentors of 2024: Triya Govender, Andrew Aitken, Denis Bensch, Herman Bosman, Nadya Bhettay, Tjaart van der Walt, Melvyn Lubega, Grant MacKenzie, Don Millar, and Shirley Maltz.   The collective effort of the entire Endeavor South Africa mentor network has been nothing short of extraordinary. Together, our mentors contributed +600 hours in 2024, supporting entrepreneurs locally and in +20 other markets including: Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, Ireland, amongst others.   Thank you to all our mentors for their commitment and invaluable role in creating a multiplier effect—empowering entrepreneurs, transforming industries, and contributing to economic growth. Together, we are driving innovation and making a global impact.     Special mention to two of our Endeavor South Africa Board Members & Entrepreneurs Tjaart van der Walt and Melvyn Lubega, who are panelists at the Endeavor International Selection Panel in Miami this week - supporting the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs. Alison Collier Antonia B. Cara Eachus Nolufefe Nghala Jacqui Gogele Devlin Tyack, CFA Kurhula Baloyi Sisi Nxumalo Nhlakanipho Ngobese Marc Herson Adrian Garcia-Aranyos

Celebrating Endeavor South Africa’s Top Mentors of 2024!    At Endeavor, we believe that mentorship is the cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. It’s not just about guidance; it’s about igniting potential, sharing wisdom, and fostering growth within our global network. This year, we are thrilled to recognize our Top Mentors of 2024—leaders who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to guiding our high-impact entrepreneurs.    This year, we proudly recognize our Top Mentors of 2024: Triya Govender, Andrew Aitken, Denis Bensch, Herman Bosman, Nadya Bhettay, Tjaart van der Walt, Melvyn Lubega, Grant MacKenzie, Don Millar, and Shirley Maltz.   The collective effort of the entire Endeavor South Africa mentor network has been nothing short of extraordinary. Together, our mentors contributed +600 hours in 2024, supporting entrepreneurs locally and in +20 other markets including: Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, Ireland, amongst others.   Thank you to all our mentors for their commitment and invaluable role in creating a multiplier effect—empowering entrepreneurs, transforming industries, and contributing to economic growth. Together, we are driving innovation and making a global impact.     Special mention to two of our Endeavor South Africa Board Members & Entrepreneurs Tjaart van der Walt and Melvyn Lubega, who are panelists at the Endeavor International Selection Panel in Miami this week - supporting the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs. Alison Collier Antonia B. Cara Eachus Nolufefe Nghala Jacqui Gogele Devlin Tyack, CFA Kurhula Baloyi Sisi Nxumalo Nhlakanipho Ngobese Marc Herson Adrian Garcia-Aranyos

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Impact with CallForce Outsourcing Specialists 🎉 This year marks an incredible milestone for CallForce Outsourcing Specialists. a leader in South Africa’s BPO sector under the leadership of Endeavor Entrepreneur and, Endeavor South Africa Board Member, Candice Roberts. Since joining Endeavor in 2005, CallForce Outsourcing Specialists has evolved from its beginnings in outsourced HR solutions to becoming a key player in outsourced contact center solutions. Their 2014 pivot to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) showcased their commitment to innovation, responding to global demand with creativity and resilience. From recognition as Top BPO Campaign and Operator with BPESA (2019) to being a Cape BPO Awards Finalist (2024), CallForce's journey is marked by accolades and meaningful impact—especially in creating job opportunities for South Africa’s youth and driving transformation in the outsourcing industry. Here’s 🥂 to 25 years of innovation, growth, and impact. Congratulations to Candice Roberts and the entire CallForce Outsourcing Specialists team on this remarkable milestone! Alison Collier Antonia B. Nolufefe Nghala Cara Eachus Stefania Kruger