Invest in South Africa's Next Wave of Innovation

Launch Ground is building a platform that connects investors with carefully vetted, early-stage South African startups. We're just getting started — and that means the best opportunities are ahead.

Why Invest Through Launch Ground

We're creating a transparent, founder-friendly ecosystem where investors can discover and back promising startups at the earliest stages.

Early Access to Emerging Startups
Get in on the ground floor. Discover and connect with promising South African startups before they hit the mainstream.
Africa's Growing Tech Market
Africa is the world's youngest continent with a rapidly digitising economy — an enormous opportunity for forward-thinking investors.
Curated Deal Flow
We carefully vet every startup on our platform so you can focus on companies that meet a quality standard.
Founder-First Approach
We support founders with mentorship and resources, helping the companies you invest in have a stronger foundation for growth.
Coming Soon

Demo Day

We're planning our first Demo Day where a select group of startups will pitch directly to investors. It's your opportunity to see what South Africa's emerging founders are building and to connect with them face-to-face.

Interested in Attending?

Register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as the date and details are confirmed.

Register Your Interest

How It Works

Our goal is to make early-stage investing in South African startups as straightforward as possible.

1

Browse Startups

Explore our growing directory of vetted startups across various sectors and stages.

2

Connect With Founders

Reach out to founders directly through our platform or meet them at Demo Day events.

3

Invest With Confidence

Use our standard SAFE documents for a clear and streamlined investment process.

Ready to Explore Opportunities?

Whether you're an angel investor, VC, or corporate looking to back the next generation of South African startups, we'd love to hear from you.