SUPPORTING Entrepreneurship in south africa and beyond
The Lekker Launchpad project
You've got the idea. The hustle. The dream of building something that's yours. What you don't have? Capital. A mentor who's been there. Business training that actually works. That's where Lekker Launchpad comes in. We're South Africa's first platform that connects aspiring entrepreneurs with Lekker Backers, experienced businesspeople who invest their money AND their expertise into your vision. You get funding (R50K-R500K), real mentorship (monthly check-ins, strategic guidance, network access), and MBA-level training through Lekker Academy. This isn't a loan. This isn't charity. This is partnership. You bring the hustle and heart. We bring the capital, the wisdom, and the community. Together, we turn your lekker idea into lekker income. Because entrepreneurship shouldn't be a privilege for the connected few. It should be accessible to every South African with a viable idea and the courage to launch lekker.
Our visioN
To build a South Africa where entrepreneurship is accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few, creating a future where "getting lekker" means getting backed, getting built, and getting paid.
OUr MIsSION
We believe entrepreneurship should build communities, not just individual wealth. Lekker Launchpad connects aspiring entrepreneurs with investor-mentors who share risk and reward through equity partnerships, provides business education that turns ideas into sustainable ventures, and creates a movement where "making it lekker" means lifting others as you rise, because we all succeed when we succeed together.
our VALueS
Ubuntu Economics: "I Am Because We Are"
We reject the myth of the self-made entrepreneur. Every success involves backers who took a chance, mentors who shared wisdom, peers who provided support, and communities that sustained the journey. When one of us wins, we all win.
Hustle + Heart
We back people who bring both the work ethic and the passion. Hustle without heart burns out. Heart without hustle goes nowhere. We need both.
Real Talk, Real Support
No corporate jargon. No empty promises. No bullshit. Just honest feedback, genuine mentorship, and actionable guidance from people who've been there.
Accessible Excellence
World-class support shouldn't be locked behind ivory towers. We democratize access to capital, mentorship, and education without compromising quality.
Make It Lekker
Business should improve your life, not consume it. We measure success by freedom and fulfillment, not just revenue. If it's not making life lekker, we're doing it wrong.