Ninety One ScaleUp Programme

About the programme

Built for founders who are ready to scale

Now in its first year, Endeavor's partnership with Ninety One on the ScaleUp Programme supports a cohort of high-growth South African businesses.

The programme provides founders with access to Endeavor’s network, alongside curated mentorship, strategic connections, and opportunities to engage with investors and industry leaders across key markets.

Selected companies receive hands-on support tailored to their stage of growth, with a focus on unlocking capital, talent, and market access at scale.

Endeavor network access
Connect with Endeavor’s network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners across key markets.
Curated mentorship
One-on-one guidance from senior leaders who have built and scaled businesses across Africa and beyond.
Capital connections
Direct access to Ninety One's investment expertise and introductions to the broader investor community.
Strategic partnerships
Opportunities to collaborate with Endeavor's corporate partners across key growth sectors in South Africa.

Cohort

Four high-growth South African companies selected for their potential to scale across the continent and beyond.

AskMandla
Peter Adolphs

Co-Founder & CEO

AskMandla
Sam Clarke

Non Executive Director

AskMandla
Janine Kane-Berman

Chief Legal Officer

timbuk2.ai
Matimba Julian Nkuna

Founder & CEO

Gobuddy
Leon Strumpher

Co-Founder & CEO

Gobuddy
Joerg Wunderlich

Co-Founder & CTO

Sonke Retail
Eben de Jongh

Founder & CEO

 

 

Ninety One team

Actively designing the programme

Ninety One
Hendrik du Toit

Chief Executive Officer

Ninety One
Nazmeera Moola

Chief Commercial Officer,

Ninety One
Narassa Govender

CSI Director

Advisory board

Selection, advice & quarterly reviews

MultiChoice Group
Imtiaz Patel

Group Chairman

Fireball Capital
Pierre du Preez

Investment Advisor & Chairman of the Investment Committee

Naspers
Mark Sorour

Non Executive Director