HELPFULLY
Helpful conversations, thoughtfully built.
Thoughtfully built WhatsApp companions and web experiences that make everyday support feel simple, useful and human.
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VENTURES
WE BUILD.
WE GROW.
TOGETHER.
A venture lab for a bolder tomorrow. We co-create, invest in and scale ambitious ventures that solve real problems and create enduring impact.
FURTHER
TOGETHER
7+Active Ventures
100% +Founder Aligned
Real ImpactNot Just Ideas
A BolderTomorrow
OUR VENTURE LAB
From possibility
to real-world impact.
We develop ventures around practical needs and opportunities we care about. Each gives us a way to put our brand, technology and systems capability to work—building commercially viable businesses with the potential to support people, livelihoods and communities.
Co-create
We partner with exceptional founders and operators.
Invest
We provide capital, capability and hands-on support.
Scale
We help you grow faster, smarter and further.
We don't just fund companies. We build enduring businesses with extraordinary people.
Lynette Lombaard
Co-Founder, Strategic & Creative Director
PEOPLE
IDEAS
PROGRESS
THE JOURNEY
A clear path from idea to impact.
We de-risk the journey with a proven, hands-on model that turns bold ideas into scalable, high-impact businesses.
01. CONCEPT
Validate the opportunity. Define the problem and possibility.
02. BUILD
Design, develop and launch with speed and precision.
03. VALIDATE
Test, learn and iterate with real market feedback.
04. GROWTH
Scale what works. Expand into new markets and create lasting impact.
VENTURES
Building what's next.
A portfolio of ambitious businesses solving real problems, creating opportunity and driving a better future.
CIRCUIT
& CO
Equipping the people who build tomorrow.
A maker-focused venture connecting electronics, robotics, practical kits and workshop essentials.
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AMYCO
Always Moving You Company.
Mobility aids, replacement parts and repair solutions built around dignity, access and everyday independence.
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AVIV
PRINTPAK
Better materials. More considered packaging.
Print, hospitality packaging and material innovation, with a focus on more considered everyday choices.
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FORWARD DURBAN
MEDIA HUB
Changing the narrative.
A media hub connecting Durban’s people, businesses and storytellers to promote and amplify the city.
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THRIVE
Learn. Apply. Work. Build. Earn.
Connected learning, practical experience and enterprise pathways that help people turn potential into progress.
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FORTIS
LEGACY
Strong foundations. Ownership with dignity.
A property and housing vision that connects long-term stewardship, practical infrastructure and ownership with dignity.
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PARAGAMING
Every Way To Play.
An adaptive gaming platform and community, opening up more ways to play through original games and accessible design.
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What we’re
building towards.
We’re developing ventures with the ambition to build capability, support livelihoods, serve real needs and create greater opportunity.
CapabilityEquipping people with practical skills, understanding and confidence.
LivelihoodsDeveloping viable businesses with the potential to support work and income.
Useful
businessesCreating products and services that respond to real needs.
businessesCreating products and services that respond to real needs.
Greater
opportunityOpening possibilities for people and communities, in Durban and beyond.
opportunityOpening possibilities for people and communities, in Durban and beyond.
LET'S BUILD TOGETHER
BOLDER IDEAS.
BRIGHTER TOMORROWS.
Whether you're a founder, investor or partner — let's explore what we can build together.
NEW
HORIZONS
REAL IMPACT