Entrepreneurs' Network Cape TownTRUST | CONNECT | LEARN
At Entrepreneurs' Network Cape Town, we create a trusted circle for township entrepreneurs, start-up founders, entrepreneurs who want to scale, small and medium-size businesses, and people building a side hustle alongside full-time work.
We believe entrepreneurial progress is stronger when people can speak openly, compare experiences and learn from one another. Our forums, events, training and peer mentorship make those exchanges practical.
Our ambition is simple: entrepreneurs connect, businesses grow, jobs are created and communities thrive.
We offer structured opportunities to ask better questions, meet useful contacts and learn from entrepreneurs facing similar opportunities and challenges.
Our monthly forums are confidential discussions where entrepreneurs exchange ideas, share information and work through opportunities and challenges together.
We encourage members to market to one another, refer contacts and share leads. Our online platform also gives members space to showcase products and services.
Our events bring entrepreneurs from different industries together for keynote speakers, panel discussions and useful conversations, online and in person.
Through our partners, we run training sessions designed around entrepreneurs' needs, helping members build skills and share knowledge.
At a time when unemployment remains a critical challenge, we see growing, sustainable businesses as an important route to livelihoods and economic opportunity. We keep our work grounded in real conversations between entrepreneurs.
Read our storyComplete our application form to become part of a community built around practical exchange.
Apply to joinNon-members can attend our events. Book through us and watch for newsletters about upcoming opportunities.
See eventsYour donation helps us maintain a platform for entrepreneurial support, collaboration and economic opportunity.
DonateOur board brings lived experience from the businesses and communities we serve.
Our members describe the value of finding people who understand the work of building a business.
"I have met like-minded entrepreneurs in my Forum. Sharing our challenges has helped solve difficult problems and provides support on the entrepreneurial journey. We celebrate our individual wins as a team"— Jenna Bloch, Brand Horizons, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Entrepreneurs’ Network has had a tangible and measurable impact on my business. Since joining in 2023, we’ve grown not only in scale and revenue, but in confidence, perspective and community"— Mel Cook, Cooked Studios, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Being part of Entrepreneurs’ Network has played a crucial role as my Forum have fully supported me in times of despair when I lost hope. They showed me what it meant to have them as an entrepreneurial family. The networking events are also powerful and valuable. I'm so grateful to be part of EN"— Luleka Zepe, Elamilima Creatives and Projects, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Being part of EN has given me access to valuable knowledge, networks and opportunities, while connecting me with entrepreneurs who inspire me to think bigger."— Lelo Magoro, Lelos Tasty Foods
We support township entrepreneurs, start-up entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs wanting to scale, small and medium-size businesses, and full-time employees with side hustles.
Forums meet monthly for organised, confidential discussions where entrepreneurs exchange ideas and address opportunities and challenges.
Yes. Our events can be attended by non-members. Book through us and we will share upcoming events through newsletters.
Complete our application form and we will be in touch with the onboarding process.
We would be glad to hear from you. Send us a message about membership, events, partnerships or support.
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