Events

Startup Events in South Africa

Every upcoming startup, investor and founder event we track in South Africa, in date order.

13 upcoming events
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What's on in South Africa

Tue 04 AugToday

1 event

Wed 05 Aug

1 event

Fri 07 Aug

4 events
08:00

CPT Sloane Connect | Cape Town’s Friday Meetup for Entrepreneurs

39 Somerset Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
In person
  • CPT Sloane Connect is a weekly Friday meetup providing a collaborative co-working space for founders, innovators, freelancers, and aspiring entrepreneurs in Cape Town.
  • Attendees can network with up to 40 entrepreneurs, access a hot desk, and enjoy coffee while building meaningful business connections.
  • The event supports networking and productivity within Cape Town’s entrepreneurial community.
FoundersNetworkingFree to Attend
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18:30

AFROSOCIAL South Africa - Meet Professionals & Founders in Cape Town

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, Cape Town, South Africa
In person
  • This event brings together professionals and founders in Cape Town to network and build connections in a culturally familiar setting.
  • It is designed for local and international attendees who want to meet collaborators, friends, and peers in the startup and creative communities.
  • Afrosocial aims to create an inclusive space for meaningful conversations and professional growth.
FoundersNetworking
Free · NetworkingDetails →
19:00

Cape Town Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

The Fireman's Arms, Cape Town, South Africa
In person
  • This event is an afterwork meetup for tech professionals in Cape Town to network, share ideas, and explore job opportunities across AI, data, IT, and software engineering.
  • Attendees can connect with peers at various levels including developers, data scientists, entrepreneurs, and tech graduates.
  • The social setting encourages collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within the local tech community.
AI & Machine LearningNetworkingOperatorsStudents & Researchers
USD 6.97 · MeetupDetails →

Wed 12 Aug

1 event

Thu 13 Aug

1 event
18:30

GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING CAPE TOWN 2026

Bootlegger Green Point 37 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
In person
  • This event is an in-person networking meetup for startup founders, business owners, investors, and consultants in Cape Town.
  • Attendees participate in business speed dating, elevator pitches, and expert discussions to build connections within the startup and investment ecosystem.
  • The event aims to foster ongoing relationships and collaboration among startup professionals.
FoundersInvestorsNetworking
USD 8.24 · NetworkingDetails →

Wed 19 Aug

3 events
12:00

Leadership Lessons: Q&A with Daniel Amber, CTO at Cars.co.za

Online, South Africa · Scaling Tech Teams
Online
  • Daniel Amber, CTO at Cars.co.za, shares leadership lessons on managing tech teams and speeding up delivery by focusing on decisions and team design rather than process.
  • This online event is for technical leads and operators interested in improving leadership and team performance.
  • Learn how AI impacts execution time and leadership growth.
AI & Machine LearningTalks & PanelsOnlineOperators
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Wed 26 Aug

1 event
06:00

Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Online, South Africa · StartupCouncil.org Cape Town Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors
Online
  • Startup founders can ask fundraising and business growth questions to angel investor Scott Fox in a free monthly online video office hours session.
  • The event offers expert advice on topics like raising venture capital, pitch practice, and product/market fit.
  • It supports a diverse group including first-time, female, and minority founders worldwide interested in startup strategy and networking.
FundraisingFoundersPitchingFemale Founders
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Thu 27 Aug

1 event
18:00

Founders Running Club :: Cape Town

Step Brothers Restaurant and Bar (at Tennis Club), Cape Town, South Africa · Founders Running Club :: Cape Town
In person
  • Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts for easy running sessions combined with networking.
  • It is designed for individuals in the startup ecosystem looking to connect through casual physical activity and conversation.
  • The event fosters relationship building within the Cape Town startup community in an informal setting.
FoundersInvestorsNetworking
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