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the entrepreneurial mind

The Entrepreneurial Mind: A Guide to Managing Mental Health and Stress

Knowledge Base, entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Start-ups

The entrepreneurial mind is the topic of much conversation and the focus of plenty of research. Entrepreneurship is a journey full of challenges that extend beyond the boardroom. Behind the veneer of innovation and achievement lies a different reality—a reality where mental health and stress are concerns for both entrepreneurs and the venture capital firms …

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structure of a South African Investor Pitch deck

The Ultimate Guide to the Structure of a South African Investor Pitch Deck for Maximum Impact

Business Planning, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, Knowledge Base, Start-ups, venture capital, White Paper

With start-up fundraising, the importance of the Structure of a South African investor pitch deck, cannot be overstated. Picture this: you kick off your fundraising call with a personal introduction to the venture capital firm in South Africa which you have been trying to get a conversation with, only to find yourself inadvertently immersed in …

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Start-up strategies for economic downturns

Start-up Strategies for Economic Downturns: A Guide for Sub-Saharan African Entrepreneurs

entrepreneurship, Africa, Knowledge Base

Embarking on the journey of economic downturns, Sub-Saharan Africa’s start-up landscape encounters formidable challenges. In response, we delve into Start-up Strategies for Economic Downturns, offering crucial insights for founders. As seasoned entrepreneurs, we guide you through navigating funding uncertainties and building resilience, providing a comprehensive roadmap for not only surviving but thriving in the ever-evolving …

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Winning Like the Springboks: Entrepreneurial Lessons from the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Knowledge Base, Start-ups

In the world of sports, there are moments that transcend the boundaries of the game itself and inspire people from all walks of life. The South African rugby Springboks’ triumph at the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup is one such moment. They didn’t just win the tournament; they did so against all the top teams, …

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business growth capital in Sub-Saharan Africa

What We Are Seeing From The Applications for Business Growth Capital in South Africa in 2023

Knowledge Base, Growth Funding

As we move into the second quarter of 2023, as venture capitalists (VCs) we’re seeing some interesting trends in the requests for business growth capital in South Africa. The ongoing pandemic, coupled with global economic uncertainty, has had a significant impact on the types of businesses that VCs are interested in funding. In this blog …

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The Road to Expansion: Strategies and Sources for E-commerce Growth Funding South Africa

Growth Funding, Knowledge Base

E-commerce Growth Funding South Africa: In the bustling landscape of South African startups, securing e-commerce growth funding has emerged as a pivotal challenge and opportunity. As we delve into this article, we’ll embark on a journey through the dynamic world of e-commerce growth funding in South Africa, shedding light on the intricacies, strategies, and sources …

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Renewable Energy Funding South Africa – Exploring the Options

Knowledge Base, venture capital

When it comes to renewable energy funding South Africa, startups face both promising opportunities and unique challenges. In this article, we will delve into the world of renewable energy funding in South Africa, shedding light on the key options available, the hurdles to overcome, and the local resources that can pave the way for sustainable …

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Business Growth Funding for Fintech Businesses in South Africa

Knowledge Base, Growth Funding

It’s not uncommon for us to be ain a conversation about business growth funding for fintech businesses in South Africa these days. Amongst South African startups, few sectors have shown as much promise and potential for explosive growth as fintech. Financial technology, or fintech, has been transforming the way financial services are accessed, utilized, and …

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Matthew Musgrove

Matthew is an entrepreneur and business Advisor with a passion for change management and social empowerment. With a background in business accounting and advisory, as well clinical research project management, he strives to find strategic and sustainable solutions to business problems.

MARK VAN HOFF

Mark Van Hoff comes from background of technical & production planning, budgeting & scheduling of major live events. As the first production co-ordinator at M-NET for Outside Broadcasts, Mark has managed major local and international productions including Miss South Africa, Miss World, multiple music events and major sports events, including the PnP Cycling Tour.​Mark co-founded Van-Man Productions in 1994, Page to Picture in 2000 and Move Media Networks in 2007. All three companies have achieved domestic success and have been well-regarded in the South African production industry.

OLUWASEUN ADEWUYI

Oluwaseun Adewuyi who is the Group Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at Caban, is a Certified Chartered Accountant, with Fellowship status at both the ACCA as well as the Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, a UK Based industry body with a specific focus on the management of charities, not-for-profit organisations and NGOs.. Oluwaseun comes with strong business acumen and 20+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within well-reputed and high growth organisations Including Next Plc and Royal Mail. He has been heavily involved in impact investment across Sub-Saharan Africa and has been instrumental in the creation of a series of community schools in West Africa. Throughout his career, he oversaw a broad range of operations, including Business Strategy and Business Reorganisation, summarising the organisation’s financial status, and coordinating the preparation of tactical plans, financial forecasts, and budgets. Adept at developing and implementing effective internal control framework to maintain sound financial accountability.

TIM SCHOLTZ

Tim Scholtz, who's is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Caban Investments, is experienced in implementing corporate governance guidelines, formulating risk management structures, process and cost optimization. Tim has a strong corporate background, having worked as COO at the South African Tourism board, was COO at the Nelson Mandela foundation and as a internal audit manager at Arthur Anderson earlier in his career.

BEN BOTES

Ben Botes is Entrepreneur, VC, co-Founder, Author and Academic with a strong social conscience. Ben Involved with early stage and growth firms for the past 20 years and has been Co-founder of 9 separate businesses across Africa. Ben has directly and indirectly been involved in impact investment and the support of charities and non profits for the last 30 years. Ben is a regular speaker at the African Investment Conference in London and has been featured in Wall Street for Europe, The Guardian Small Business, BBC, the Mail and Guardian in the UK and BizCommunity, Channel 3 TV, Investors Weekly, The Cape Times, Radio 702 with John Robbie and Good Hope FM in South Africa

DAVE ROMERO

Dave Romero is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with a passion for making an impact. A qualified Professional Accountant, Dave has been a director in multiple financial institutions and was once the youngest Chairman on the JSE, in addition to being listed as one of Business Times’ Top 100 companies and the 40th fastest-growing company in South Africa. Dave is a core founder of the Caban Group, which aims to provide a comprehensive service offering to small businesses in return for equity. With a passion for nurturing entrepreneurs, Dave can often be found outside of the boardroom – offering advice, creating innovative funding solutions and building communities through sustainable practices.

Dr RUBEN RICHARDS

Dr Ruben Richards is a truly inspirational South African leader. Through his peace-building seminars for criminal gangs, Dr Ruben has facilitated the longest ceasefire in the history of gang warfare on the Cape Flats. In addition to being Chairman & Founder of the non-profit Ruben Richards Foundation, Dr Ruben is an ordained cleric, company director, non-executive Chairman of Visual International Limited and was once the Deputy Director-General of the now-disbanded Scorpions.