Our Story

A circle where businesses grow and communities thrive

At Entrepreneurs' Network Cape Town, we bring entrepreneurs into a trusted space for connection, collaboration and learning through shared experience. We equip people building businesses with relationships, knowledge and support that can help them create jobs and wider economic opportunity.

We began from a clear belief: when more entrepreneurs can build and grow sustainable businesses, more people can build livelihoods. Our work is practical and human. Through peer-to-peer mentorship, monthly Forums and business events, we make room for entrepreneurs to discuss real opportunities and challenges with people who understand the work of building a business.

Our ambition is simple. We want to create a community where entrepreneurs connect, businesses grow, jobs are created and communities thrive.

A community built around your next step

Room for different business stages

We support township entrepreneurs, startup entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs wanting to scale, small and medium-size businesses, and people building a side hustle alongside full-time employment.

Learning through shared experience

Our Forums create confidential discussions where entrepreneurs exchange ideas, share information and work through opportunities and challenges together.

Relationships that open opportunity

We encourage members to market to one another, refer contacts and leads, and showcase their products and services through our online platform.

What our community looks like in 2026

7Forums meeting monthly

62%Female entrepreneurs

1Mentor in each Forum

4Member-led Board members

We also bring members together through Business Events, with opportunities to hear insights, take part in discussions and meet entrepreneurs from different industries.

Led by entrepreneurs who understand the work

Our member-led Board keeps our direction close to the experiences and needs of entrepreneurs in the network.

Mel CookFounder, Cooked Studios

Lelo MagoroFounder, Lelos Tasty Foods

Edison SawyerDirector, Nautical Data Solutions

Jenna BlochFounder, Brand Horizons

Find your place in the network

If you want to learn with other entrepreneurs, build useful relationships and take part in a community focused on economic opportunity, we invite you to apply.

Complete the application form