How much funding have Events startups in South Africa raised?

Events startups in South Africa have raised $20.7M across 4 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Events startups in South Africa?

Barclays Accelerator has backed 1 of them, followed by E Squared (1) and Platform Capital (1). 6 investors have backed Events startups in South Africa in total.

Where in South Africa are Events startups based?

Johannesburg (5), Cape Town (4) and Stellenbosch (2) have the most.

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Events startups in South Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 18 Events startups in South Africa, which have raised $20.7M across 4 disclosed rounds. Johannesburg has the most, with 5, followed by Cape Town (4) and Stellenbosch (2). 6 investors have backed them.

Companies: 18; in South Africa
Total raised: $20.7M; 4 rounds
Investors: 6; backed them

Updated 25 Oct 202618 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Events startups in South Africa18

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	Imbizo.coSouth Africa	Virtual events, authentic connections	-	Not disclosed
2	EveryspaceSouth Africa	Marketplace for renting unique venues for events, film shoots, meetings, weddings and parties.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
3	Insted.South Africa	QR-code mobile ordering and payment for South African festivals, sports events, markets and bars.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
4	OnLifeSouth Africa	South African app from Slikour OnLife with an events wallet; full details require JavaScript.	-	Not disclosed
5	KnockOut CourtsideSouth Africa	Live scoring and standings for school sports festivals, tournaments and leagues, run on phones with no app or login.	-	Not disclosed	1
6	VenturoSouth Africa	Johannesburg app for discovering activities, events and communities, with free and paid membership.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
7	KernectionsSouth Africa	An AI-powered event platform with an organiser dashboard and attendee app built around networking.	-	Not disclosed
8	Open TicketsSouth Africa	South African online ticketing platform for events, season tickets and club memberships.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
9	TicketBeeSouth Africa	Online ticketing platform for South African event organisers	-	Not disclosed
10	HowlerSouth Africa	Howler provides an event commerce platform.	Series B	Not disclosed	51–200
11	Wonderful WeddingsSouth Africa	South African wedding portal listing venues by province and vendors from bridal wear to entertainment.	-	Not disclosed	1
12	Grounded ArtSouth Africa	Discovery app for Cape Town's galleries, exhibitions and art events, with context to help visitors plan where to go.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
13	MyActive OnlineSouth Africa	Online event entry, ticketing and club management platform for cycling, running and multisport events.	-	Not disclosed	11–50
14	RSVP GenieSouth Africa	Self-service software for building event registration sites, sending invites and tracking RSVPs.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
15	Nibble AfricaSouth Africa	Nibble is an African creative agency and lifestyle brand in gaming & esports. More gaming.	Seed	Not disclosed	11–50
16	OBLitSouth Africa	Power bank rental stations for events, venues and public spaces in South Africa: scan, pay and return to any station.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
17	HosticketsSouth Africa	Self-service ticketing platform for South African concerts, festivals and events, with QR tickets and gate access.	-	Not disclosed	2–10
18	CitiSouth Africa	CITi is an NPO supporting the ICT sector in Western Cape.	Venture	$21M	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 25 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Events in South Africa

How many Events startups are there in South Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 18 Events startups in South Africa.
How much funding have Events startups in South Africa raised?: Events startups in South Africa have raised $20.7M across 4 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Events startups in South Africa?: Barclays Accelerator has backed 1 of them, followed by E Squared (1) and Platform Capital (1). 6 investors have backed Events startups in South Africa in total.
Where in South Africa are Events startups based?: Johannesburg (5), Cape Town (4) and Stellenbosch (2) have the most.

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StartupList Africa, “Events startups in South Africa”, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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