Entrepreneurial power creates productive business opportunities for resourceful people who work in challenging environments
Pinky and Steph's organic essential oils business has the ability to transform the profitability of local farmers as well as creating a product with the potential to reach international markets.
A born entrepreneur with a passion for IT and a talent for enterprise, Mervyn has set up an IT support company which provides small and medium enterprises with bespoke computer services.
Minah works night shifts at the local hospital in order to raise capital for her visionary restaurant enterprise in Soweto. She caters for local events and tourists using a blend of traditional South African cuisine and Mbaqanga music sung by children in the community.
A highly determined and motivated businesswoman, Dumisani's internet firm is set to expand beyond South African borders. Her products include wireless broadband services, open source solutions and internet telephony.
With thanks to Enablis for introducing us to these high potential entrepreneurs.
How to join us
There are 2 opportunities for you to be involved:
Active Member
Active members join fact-finding trips to participate in investment decisions. Each active member pays an annual membership fee of £5,000 and will invest
£100,000 or more.
Associate Member
For those with less time to commit, we welcome contributions of £10,000 or more which will be invested in conjunction with, and by, our active members.
If you are interested in becoming an active or associate member call +44 (0) 207 664 6158 or email alison.copus@virginunite.co.uk.
Forthcoming Events
The next members' events will be:- South African Investment Committee Meeting: 12th - 15th January 2008, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Members Briefing: 21st February 2008, 6.30pm, Hospital, 24 Endell Street, London
