Introducing Docaroo.ai: Built for life’s messiest moments. Backed by NEXT176. And they're on the lookout for a founder! What started as a two-day sprint between NEXT176 and Byte Orbit turned into something bigger than expected: a venture built to fix the chaos of modern life admin....
Innovation City is thrilled to share that Andy Hedley is stepping up as CEO of the Travelstart Group. Andy joined Travelstart in April last year as Managing Director, fresh from his role as MD, Southern Africa at Amadeus. Since then, he’s been on a mission pulling...
At Innovation City, we celebrate the entrepreneurs and companies driving innovation and reshaping industries. In this week’s spotlight, we’re excited to feature Lucid Ventures, a dynamic venture capital platform that's redefining how business is done in South Africa. Founded to unlock opportunities in overlooked sectors,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are evolving beyond static automation tools – they are becoming long-living systems that continuously adapt, learn, and operate without human intervention. Mark Levitt, founder of Trixta, believes that AI agents should not be viewed as simple software components but as "alive" –...
The marketing world is moving at light speed, and so is the way brands understand their customers. Enter sens, a company revolutionising market research by making it faster, cheaper, and sharper than ever before. At the 2025 Digital Mastery Summit happening on 27 Feb, sens is...
At Innovation City, we love welcoming dynamic, forward-thinking companies into our ecosystem. One of our newest members, QuickTeam, is redefining global staffing with a unique approach to remote talent sourcing. We caught up with James Ross , Chief Financial Officer of QuickTeam , to learn...
Innovation City Cape Town continues to be a beacon for tech entrepreneurs and innovators, celebrating remarkable achievements while setting ambitious goals for the future. At the Founders Lounge, an exclusive Innovation City event for members, leaders from the ecosystem gathered to share their biggest wins...
At Innovation City, we’re constantly inspired by the groundbreaking work of our members. This month, we shine a light on Marnus Coetsee, Founder and Product Manager of Pro'Tech Rugby, a Cape Town-based startup on a mission to make rugby safer for everyone. Rugby player, entrepreneur, and...
Meet Germain Bahri, CGO at Zazu: Empowering SA Entrepreneurs with Seamless Financial Solutions Germain Bahri is no stranger to the digital banking landscape. With a rich background as a digital banking consultant for leading neobanks and Banking-as-a-Service providers like Fidor Bank AG and Solaris SE ,...
In the fast-paced world of startups, every opportunity to expand internationally can be a game-changer. For Michelle Geere, CEO of Adbot , her recent trip to Ireland for the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2024 was one of those pivotal moments. Through Innovation City’s network,...