Luke Naude

Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.

Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.

MOHARA is a global venture studio and innovative tech product builder, with a specialising in Last Mile AI. We operate on a unique sweat equity model, taking an equity stake in exchange for providing top-tier skills and expertise. This approach ensures MOHARA’s deep investment in the success of its partners. Core Services: MOHARA guides startups from concept to market readiness through a structured process: Zero to One: Validating ideas, building pilots, iterating based on user feedback, and preparing for investor readiness. One & Beyond: Scaling products, leveraging agile methodologies, and extending financial runways through a part-cash, part-equity model. Strategic Framework: MOHARA uses a strategic framework called MO_PRO, focusing on the how of product development through eight lenses: - Business model - Stage of business - Users - Data - Elements - Stack and infrastructure - Fitness functions - User experience and interface - Global Presence: With offices in London, Cape Town, Bangkok, Manila, Guadalajara, and Toronto, MOHARA harnesses diverse talent and maintains a collaborative team across various time zones. Investment and Partnerships: MOHARA has invested in over 30 businesses, supporting startups like Ekko, Emsol, Hostology, and Medi2data. Their model builds strong, flexible teams that maximize output while minimizing early-stage equity dilution. Unique Value Proposition: MOHARA’s sweat equity model aligns their success with that of their partners, making high-quality product development accessible to early-stage startups. This model ensures a deep commitment to the long-term success of the products they help create. For more information, please reach out to us.

Our vision is to provide the platform for members to develop into well-rounded, empowered graduates who possess the entrepreneurial instinct and critical success factors needed to compete in the local and global workplace. We aim to provide holistic, business-focused practical education at every major tertiary institution in South Africa. "The Investment Society provides students with the financial acumen to be leaders of the African Renaissance" - Trevor Manuel (June 2003)