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Startups

Founders on air.

Every young South African business radio talked about this month: founders interviewed about what they built, new brands, first funding rounds. Hear them tell it in their own words.

128 businesses · 101 founders on air · 6 stations · last 30 days

SectorAnyBeauty & fashion28Food & drink23Services10Health9Tech & software9Media & creative7Agriculture6Fintech6Sport & fitness6Education5Mobility & logistics4Retail & e-commerce4Other3Tourism & hospitality3Energy & environment2Property & construction2
StationAnyCape Talk58Power FM25SAfm2370219Kaya 95959473
On airEverythingFounder on airRaised or won moneySocial enterprise
9 businesses, newest first
  • Milk Set

    Health

    Freeze-dries breast milk for mothers, processing each mom's batch individually and packaging it.

    Founded by Melissa Hiels

    4 airings
  • Mint Sanctuary

    Health

    Offers breath work and sound bath sessions for mental health and wellness, in groups or privately

    Founded by Mutidisi Mujapilo

    2 airings
  • Barefoot Bambino Kinetics

    Health

    Supports children's physical development through structured movement and play, including gross motor skills and coordination.

    Founded by Courtney Van Billion

    2 airings
  • Honey

    Health

    Wellness brand making products from honey and other botanical and indigenous natural ingredients

    Founded by Maria Angotzeng Masiu

    2 airings
  • Life Form

    Health

    Corporate well-being tech platform offering wellness programmes for employers and their staff

    Founded by Dina Batista

    Cape Talk · Sat, 24 Oct
  • Biomedical Emporium Skincare

    Health

    Skincare products developed by a biomedical scientist, discussed in relation to atopic eczema

    Founded by Judy Pretorius

    Cape Talk · Wed, 21 Oct
  • Keto Lifestyle

    Health

    Teaches people a lifestyle approach to keeping weight off after a ketogenic diet, through a book and guidance

    Cape Talk · Tue, 20 Oct
  • Magnolia Wellness Villa

    Health · Lone Hill

    Wellness business offering wellness services in Lone Hill, north of Joburg

    Founded by Simi Lottenbala and Samila Mbala

    2 airings
  • Joint Centre SA

    Health

    Multidisciplinary clinic treating joint pain with surgical and non-surgical options

    Founded by Dale Creamer and Mark Nork

    Cape Talk · Fri, 09 Oct

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Updated Monday, 02 November at 16:28 SAST.

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