Venture Building
Our venture building initiative offers a diverse array of programs tailored to entrepreneurs' needs, whether they're at the ideation stage or poised for rapid expansion. Each program within our suite is meticulously crafted to deliver tangible results, providing entrepreneurs with the guidance, resources, and mentorship necessary to thrive in their ventures. From inception to scaling, our commitment remains steadfast in empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and drive meaningful impact in their respective industries.
Testimonials
Through strategic partnerships with institutions like Pranary, the University of Cape Town, ABSA, the University of Venda, FNB, MTN, Akro Capital, the City of Cape Town, and Schoeman Law Inc., Akha has successfully incubated and nurtured numerous SMEs, driving economic growth.
QUEEN NDLOVU
QP Drone Tech
"After going through Akha Ventures via Pranary my perception changed. I got lessons from founders of companies and investors explained clearly what they were looking for. Sandras, Nicole and the team were very helpful and knowledgeable. And the support from the community is incredible. In fact. This course is one of the best investments I’ve ever made."
MICHELE KARELSE
Feelgood Health
"During the programme you learn to put together a very well-focused pitch deck. You get a chance to present to people so you can get feedback and refine it. Right at the end of the course there is the opportunity to pitch seriously to the investors. They were happy with my pitch and said they wanted to work with me."
LUQMAN MALOMO
Push Eat
"I was part of the Y Combinator Startup School this January and I still feel I am gaining more at Akha Ventures through Pranary than at YC cohort. I think the reason is because we get to talk to Brian and Sandras and mentors directly, as well as other Entrepreneurs."
AROME IBRAHIM
EDU VR
“I must say the team has given me the direction on what we actually needed to focus on more. The current pandemic set back our MVP, but with feedback from the program we have restructured our value proposition and aligned on our target customers, and are testing it now."
GASTA KEVIN
Yamzit
"In the four years of building my company, attending a number of programs and pivoting 5 times, nobody has given my team and I half the knowledge we have received from Akha Ventures in the last 4 weeks."
CALEY VAN DER KOLK
AYA Africa
"It's just really amazing to have a sounding board. It's amazing to know there are people who know what you are doing, understand what you do, and that you can reach out to."
S'BU MSIMANGO
Patrol Assist
"Akha Ventures through Pranary has introduced our team to a community of brilliant, like-minded entrepreneurs, from across the continent, with whom we’re exchanging a wealth of knowledge and experiences in the entrepreneurship journey."
EGO IWEGBU
The Good Mineral
"I absolutely love what Akha Ventures & Pranary is about. It’s a practical school for entrepreneurs all about what exactly is needed to get you to the next level and to get you funding that you need."
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EVELYN CHILOMO KAINGU
Lupiya
"I would say Pranary is like a guide, a tool kit an entrepreneur needs to ensure that they can enact on their growth strategy and really ensure real impact."
CLAUDIA CASTELLANOS
Black Mamba Foods
"What Akha Ventures offers through Pranary is something that is so unique in the market, especially for entrepreneurs that want to grow and scale businesses."
Arshad Dudhia
MUSA DUDHIA & CO
"The team has a unique ability to simplify and explain emotionally charged behaviours. They make you feel that it’s ok that you were not able to see what was obvious to them. And they are caring with a bright sunlit smile which gives one the strength to persevere"
Caesar Siwale
PANGAEA SECURITIES
"The team has the fantastic skills of being outgoing, engaging, no-nonsense, tactical and of listening. With these qualities he is able to construct the means through which one can optimise their needs and solutions."