The Empire Partner Foundation Tech Hub is a non-profit organisation that was started by a group of young South Africans. Our goal is to build South Africa, and eventually the continent of Africa, by solving key challenges through tech. The Empire Partner Foundation has launched multiple activities to achieve their goal in building Africa in Tech.
We have a wide range of technologies at EPF Tech Hub that support Africa’s progress and development. As a technology community, we promote innovative thinking. We bring people together with similar interests, but with a focus on technology to create an environment that enables both individuals and businesses to thrive. We support the progress and development of Africa with technology
The Incubation hub is an opportunity for the winning hackathon teams to build a tech start up around their winning solutions from the hackathons.
We believe that the solutions our country needs lie in its youth, therefore we pride ourselves on developing young entrepreneurs with radical ideas and disruptive solutions that are innovative and sustainable
The EPF Tech Fund is a privately managed Venture Capital Company. The investors in the fund are companies that are committed to future-proofing Africa by investing in youth-led technology solutions that are scalable across the continent. We look for high-growth, high-impact businesses able to deliver exceptional returns along with sustained socio-economic impact.
We believe in building sustainable businesses through technology
Our investment strategy is driven by innovative technology products, processes, or platforms that impact South Africa. The EPF Tech Fund supports early-stage ventures that are creating new markets, transforming industries, and driving inclusive growth while realizing strong returns for our partners.
We believe in growing innovative businesses through technology.
A look at the widespread impact of our Tech Fund
3 Tech Hubs Created in South Africa.
Minimum of 5 tech investments in Africa.
We have impacted over 10 industries.
Over 150 SMME companies have now been created.
We have targeted over 1000+ in job creation.
We have impacted over 10 industries
Over 750+ jobs created
Creating over 50 graduate tech enterprises
Addressing 10 Public sector challenges
we are future-proofing Africa by solving these issues.
We are partnered with the Empire Partner Foundation in solving 10 key socio-economic issues using technology.
The EPF TECH FUND is a privately managed fund.
We look for high-growth, high-impact businesses able to deliver exceptional returns along with sustained socio-economic impact.
We have aligned with the Empire Partner Foundation’s strategy to solve the 10 key public sector challenges using Tech Solutions.
“Finance is critical. If sufficient investment is made in infrastructure and venture capital is made available, there will be a big improvement in the situation.”
Sanjay Kumar
The EPF Tech Fund invests in early-stage, high-growth businesses that are able to solve challenges within these sectors using technology.
Headquartered in Cape Town with offices in Johannesburg, the EPF Tech Fund is a leading South African venture capital firm with a proven track record of investing in, scaling, and supporting start-ups.
Led by experts in various fields, our team evaluates each business for viability and potential for growth and funding.
We are challenging socio-economic growth in Africa by investing in technology.
The companies we are working with to change the future.
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Solving unemployment related issues in South Africa
Solving rural development related issues in South Africa
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