NEXT176

Close to 365 steps taken towards our ambition of positively impacting 1 billion lives. A heartfelt thank you and appreciation to everyone who joined us on our journey in 2024.

We are excited to announce the launch of NEXT ORBIT, a new venture studio set to be a game-changer in developing innovative solutions that address the most pressing challenges in emerging markets. A joint venture that combines NEXT176’s strength in building impactful ecosystems with Byte Orbit’s technological expertise, NEXT ORBIT is poised to drive meaningful change where it’s needed most. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ew6mCdQ3

Please join us in celebrating The Awareness Company and Jem HR on their outstanding wins at the 2024 South African Startup Club ZA Awards. With thousands of public votes and the recognition of an all-star judging panel, these awards are a testament to the innovative impact these 2 startups are making in their respective industries! Congratulations to all the winners! We're thrilled to see the SA startup ecosystem growing and thriving.

Did you know that 75% of South Africa’s workforce consists of deskless workers - factory staff, security officers, and others who keep our economy running? Jem HR’s Deskless Worker Pulse is the first report of its kind, offering an in-depth look at this essential workforce, their contributions, challenges, and motivations. Download the report for valuable insights into the people powering our industries: https://lnkd.in/eXqXpYqy

It is said ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ We recently hosted a connect session with our Product Enablement Partners to align on capabilities and opportunities to go fast and far together. Thank you for joining us on the journey to 1 billion. Different Life Direct Transact GENRIC Insurance Company Ltd Vertice Inclusivity Solutions

Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Lungisa Matshoba, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Yoco, on the intricacies of taking a payments product to market. If you're passionate about product management or the payments ecosystem, this is a must-attend event. Brought to you by Annu Augustine and the Cape Town Product Meetup team.

Day 2 of forward-thinking talks on how exponential technologies can #futureproofAfrica at the SingularityU South Africa Summit. Join us at the Old Mutual stand to learn more about how NEXT176 is unlocking the exponential potential of emerging economies. #SUSASummit2024 #TechForGood #OMSingularityUSA

We had the opportunity to join forces with Old Mutual South Africa at #HRIndaba2024. We enjoyed the chance to connect with HR professionals and to showcase our portfolio companies, JOBJACK transforming entry-level recruitment and Bento offering customised employee benefits for SMEs. It was also great to see the innovative Jem HR team there too!

We're thrilled to share that NEXT176 has led a $300,000 pre-seed investment in Bento, a cutting-edge tech startup transforming employee benefits for SMEs across Africa. With Bento’s platform, SMEs can now provide flexible, cost-effective benefits, improving employee retention, job satisfaction, and overall competitiveness in today’s dynamic job market. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewZXdTRw

Watch this insightful interview with Kieno Kammies and the Co-Founder of JOBJACK, Christiaan van den Berg as they dive into JOBJACK's journey to address critical pain points and improve access for South Africa's entry-level job seekers. #InnovateAfrica