Light introduction to some concepts behind Springlab.

1. A RISING INTERNET ECONOMY
52% of Africans have
accessed the Internet !
in the last 4 weeks = on
par with Brazil & China.!
(McKinsey 2012)
AFRICA
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The fastest growing
mobile market in the
world. (GMSA 2013)
SOUTH AFRICA
Internet economy to grow
40% annually until 2016
Huge Potential - Lack of Skilled Execution
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2. LOCALVENTURE ECOSYSTEM: PART 1
The Internet venture ecosystem in South Africa is developing fast!!
- Entrepreneurs, investors, and talent pool are heavily concentrated in CapeTown.!
-The “Silicon Cape” movement has driven interest in the space, locally and abroad.!
- Experienced international entrepreneurs are choosing to start Internet businesses in South Africa.!
- Local technology and media giants are buying startups, as well as global companies entering South Africa.
A strong, supportive ecosystem is essential for success for Internet
ventures. South Africa, and in particular CapeTown, has grown
dramatically in just a few years.This trend is set to continue.
INVESTORS TALENT EXIT PATHS
STARTUPVENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IS UP
INCREASINGLY SKILLED TALENT IN TECH
GROWING TRACK RECORD OF EXITS
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3. THE ANSWER
“Create a unique South African venture building company that pursues growth business
opportunities in Internet, media and technology with world class execution and risk
management.”
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4. VISIT US
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sheraan@springlab.co!
eugen@springlab.co!
www.springlab.co
CONTACT US
ABOUT!
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Springlab is a technology incubator and Joint
Venture partner headquartered in Cape Town,
South Africa.