Cape Town's entrepreneur-led circle

Entrepreneurs' Network Cape Town

TRUST | CONNECT | LEARN

Build with people who understand

At Entrepreneurs' Network Cape Town, we create a trusted circle for township entrepreneurs, start-up founders, entrepreneurs who want to scale, small and medium-size businesses, and people building a side hustle alongside full-time work.

We believe entrepreneurial progress is stronger when people can speak openly, compare experiences and learn from one another. Our forums, events, training and peer mentorship make those exchanges practical.

Our ambition is simple: entrepreneurs connect, businesses grow, jobs are created and communities thrive.

About

Find practical ways to move forward

We offer structured opportunities to ask better questions, meet useful contacts and learn from entrepreneurs facing similar opportunities and challenges.

Forums

Forums

Our monthly forums are confidential discussions where entrepreneurs exchange ideas, share information and work through opportunities and challenges together.

Access to Market

Access to Market

We encourage members to market to one another, refer contacts and share leads. Our online platform also gives members space to showcase products and services.

Networking events

Networking events

Our events bring entrepreneurs from different industries together for keynote speakers, panel discussions and useful conversations, online and in person.

Training

Training

Through our partners, we run training sessions designed around entrepreneurs' needs, helping members build skills and share knowledge.

See what our 2026 community includes

7forums meeting monthly
62%female entrepreneurs
1mentor in each forum
4member-led board members

Our work starts with shared experience

At a time when unemployment remains a critical challenge, we see growing, sustainable businesses as an important route to livelihoods and economic opportunity. We keep our work grounded in real conversations between entrepreneurs.

Read our story

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Member-led leadership

Our board brings lived experience from the businesses and communities we serve.

Mel CookFounder, Cooked Studios
Lelo MagoroFounder, Lelos Tasty Foods
Edison SawyerDirector, Nautical Data Solutions
Jenna BlochFounder, Brand Horizons

What Our Entrepreneurs Say

Our members describe the value of finding people who understand the work of building a business.

"I have met like-minded entrepreneurs in my Forum. Sharing our challenges has helped solve difficult problems and provides support on the entrepreneurial journey. We celebrate our individual wins as a team"
— Jenna Bloch, Brand Horizons, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Entrepreneurs’ Network has had a tangible and measurable impact on my business. Since joining in 2023, we’ve grown not only in scale and revenue, but in confidence, perspective and community"
— Mel Cook, Cooked Studios, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Being part of Entrepreneurs’ Network has played a crucial role as my Forum have fully supported me in times of despair when I lost hope. They showed me what it meant to have them as an entrepreneurial family. The networking events are also powerful and valuable. I'm so grateful to be part of EN"
— Luleka Zepe, Elamilima Creatives and Projects, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Being part of EN has given me access to valuable knowledge, networks and opportunities, while connecting me with entrepreneurs who inspire me to think bigger."
— Lelo Magoro, Lelos Tasty Foods

Questions we hear often

Who do we support?

We support township entrepreneurs, start-up entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs wanting to scale, small and medium-size businesses, and full-time employees with side hustles.

How do our forums work?

Forums meet monthly for organised, confidential discussions where entrepreneurs exchange ideas and address opportunities and challenges.

Can non-members attend events?

Yes. Our events can be attended by non-members. Book through us and we will share upcoming events through newsletters.

How do I join?

Complete our application form and we will be in touch with the onboarding process.

Ready to take the first step?

Contact Us

We would be glad to hear from you. Send us a message about membership, events, partnerships or support.

Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00