Simodisa – Start-Up

Building a Stronger Ecosystem for South Africa’s Entrepreneurs.

SiMODiSA connects entrepreneurs, investors, industry and government to remove barriers, shape better policy and create the conditions for high-growth businesses to thrive.

About Us

Connecting People. Creating Possibilities.

Connecting the people, ideas and opportunities shaping South Africa’s entrepreneurial future.

SiMODiSA is a collaborative platform focused on strengthening South Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, government and ecosystem partners to create meaningful connections, influence policy and unlock opportunities for business growth.

Our Team

The Minds Behind The Mission.

Behind SiMODiSA is a diverse team of people committed to creating meaningful connections, championing entrepreneurship and driving initiatives that help build a stronger environment for businesses to thrive.

What We Do

Empowering Growth. Building Connections.

From the resources and knowledge that fuel growth to the connections and conversations that open new doors, SiMODiSA creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, grow and shape the future of business in South Africa.

Growing Potential.

Providing key tools a rid resources to equip start-ups and help them flourish.

World Class Entrepreneurship Events.

Giving you access to thought leaders to inspire and drive your business.

Networking Potential.

Connecting the brightest to the most experienced entrepreneurs in Africa.

Startup Policy Roadshows 2025.

Bringing key voices together to influence policy and strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Our Latest Reports.

June 26

Startup Policy and Global Competitiveness Report.

South Africa’s regulatory and capital landscape in a global context.

This report presents a comparative assessment of South Africa’s high-growth startup ecosystem, focusing on its ability to generate entrepreneurs, attract global capital, and enable international market participation within the context of the proposed SA Startup Act.

Resources.

Policy Library.

SiMODiSA Roadmap.

People We Work With

Our Partners.

SiMODiSA is proud to announce its partners that help in creating a sophisticated entrepreneurship ecosystem in our country.

SiMODiSA in the Media.

South African Startup Growth Trails Regional Peers.

Policy reform urged as compliance, capital barriers stifle startup growth…

Urgent Reform Needed to Unlock SA’s Startup Potential.

South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind…

South Africa’s Startup Ecosystem.

South Africa’s startup ecosystem stands at a critical economic juncture…

SiMODiSA on Social Media.

Instagram

@simodisa_sa

Let’s Talk

Let’s start a conversation. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, organisation or ecosystem partner, we’d love to hear from you and explore how we can work together.