Success stories
What incubation actually changed.
Not projections or promises — feedback in the words of the founders who worked out of this building, including the parts that were not perfect.
In their words
Founder stories
Incubation
“You believed in us.”
On behalf of Matoto Technologies I can proudly say we have arrived at this level because of your guidance, development and mostly because you believed in us.
Workspace
“Clients started taking me seriously.”
When I started my firm I needed a space where I could consult with clients in a professional office environment that was affordable for a start-up.
Training
“The foundation for Level-X.”
We are grateful to Softstart for helping us set up the foundation for Level-X.
Workspace
“Affordable, connected — and honest about it.”
The advantages of renting at Softstart: free internet, free incoming calls, a free reception area, promotion of each other’s businesses within the office park, affordable monthly rentals and free use of the boardroom.
On behalf of Matoto Technologies I can proudly say we have arrived at this level because of your guidance, development and mostly because you believed in us. It has been a pleasure being under the leadership of Softstart BTI management and we are humbled. Our team always felt at home and we hope to advance the economic outlook of our country further.
When I started my firm I needed a space where I could consult with clients in a professional office environment that was affordable for a start-up. I discovered Softstart in Midrand and that is when the big story of my firm began. I started signing big clients as they started taking me seriously, as a result of the professional space I was operating from and being able to hold meetings in proper boardrooms. My firm has now grown from strength to strength.
We are grateful to Softstart for helping us set up the foundation for Level-X. We attended a number of training workshops and were introduced to other programmes like Microsoft BizSpark. In return we were offered free training on HR, marketing and financial management during our stay in the programme. We would definitely recommend Softstart to any ICT company looking to break into the technology scene with limited resources.
The advantages of renting at Softstart: free internet, free incoming calls, a free reception area, promotion of each other’s businesses within the office park, affordable monthly rentals and free use of the boardroom. The one disadvantage was that the warehouse space was not big enough for us.
Portfolio
Companies in the Softstart community
Our hub is home to a diverse community of black-owned businesses on campus, with more supported virtually across South Africa. These are some of the ventures that have worked out of Softstart BTI.
- Asante
A comprehensive range of testing and QA services, covering functional, integration, performance and white- and black-box testing, plus test programme management, automation and regression testing, performance benchmarking and web testing.
- FutureSure Proprietary Limited
Recruitment of appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for specialist industry segments, a focus that has made it one of the market leaders in its field.
- Black and Red Mold
A B-BBEE and transformation software market leader. Services range from B-BBEE strategy formulation and implementation through to verification preparation.
- Cliqworks Communications
A full-service digital agency helping companies grow through search, mobile, social, content, analytics, web and email marketing, alongside creative design and media buying.
- Droppa
A 100% black-owned company behind Droppa, an on-demand mobile application connecting movers with vetted service providers for the transport of legal goods in seconds.
- Glooop Technologies
IT products and software and web development for small to mid-size companies, plus financial and rental solutions for computer hardware and software.
- Reakopana Online
South Africa’s first online music theory portal, offering curated content and an examination portal covering recognised curricula, with self-evaluation under qualified teachers.
- Khomanani Networks
Supply, installation and maintenance of PABX systems including SIEMENS, SAMSUNG and NEC, structured voice and data cabling, and real-time call cost management.
- Joren Communications
Cloud, digital and enterprise solutions for the southern African market: hosting and backups, web design and social media, and IT support and systems.
- Kubheka Industries
An ICT and multimedia company working to bridge the technological divide by making quality products affordable and accessible.
- Lesedi Technology Solutions
Incorporated in 2014, a multi-disciplinary ICT company specialising in flawless workspaces so customers can focus on operations.
- MAH Quest
Java and Oracle training, consulting and support, alongside custom software development.
- Phezulu Procurement Enterprises
Years of experience supplying brand-name components and products at value pricing, with an expanding suite of ICT goods and services.
- Nakampe Management Technology
Web-related services for business: website development and design, hosting and maintenance, graphic design, software development and company registrations.
- On Point On Time Solutions
Turnkey electrical, telecommunications and civil engineering services to the power, transport and telecommunications sectors across the region.
- Softcoza Developers CC
Software development specialists, also offering website development, hosting, custom email and domain registration, networking and remote assistance.
- Sama Media
Promotional print and packaging using concise layouts that communicate brand messaging clearly and shape how customers perceive a brand.
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