We incubate and accelerate AI-powered SaaS businesses targeting underserved market verticals with disruptive potential.
Executional Firepower
Every venture is built with product rigor and strategic execution from day one, transforming validated ideas into scalable businesses.
Team-Driven Success
We believe the right team can turn any validated idea into a thriving venture, which is why we obsess over talent and culture.
How We Build
Espresso Labs
Our internal venture creation engine takes concepts from whiteboard to MVP. We build everything in-house, leveraging our product and engineering expertise to rapidly iterate and validate market fit.
Espresso Startups
We co-create with exceptional founders by providing product development, strategic funding, and go-to-market support. Our operational backbone and strategic guidance accelerate the path to market traction.
Live Ventures
AnalytIQ
AI-powered business intelligence platform helping teams make smarter, faster decisions across logistics, retail, and facilities management sectors. Visit AnalytIQ
Docman
Enhance your workflow with seamless synchronisation between DOCMAN and Infraspeak's Documents app. This integration streamlines document compliance management processes, boosting productivity by eliminating manual data transfers and ensuring compliance through real-time identification of disparities between available, valid, and required documents. Visit Docman
Shining Life
At Shining Life, we are dedicated to redefining the funeral service industry with a focus on innovation, personalisation and quality. Visit Shining Life
Ventures in Development
Stealth Mode
We're currently developing a groundbreaking new venture that will disrupt traditional markets in ways we can't yet disclose.
Innovation Pipeline
Our innovation lab is constantly testing and validating new concepts focused on South Africa's unique market opportunities.
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for announcements in the coming months as we prepare to unveil our latest AI-powered solution.
Why Espresso Ventures
AI-Native SaaS
Built for intelligence from day one
Full-Stack Execution
Product, strategy, operations, go-to-market
Shared Infrastructure
Scalable services across ventures
Real Revenue Focus
Building sustainable businesses
Have a Startup Idea?
Submit Your Concept
Share your disruptive idea that targets underserved verticals with AI-powered solutions.
Initial Meeting
If there's alignment, we'll discuss your vision, team capabilities, and market opportunity.
Partnership Formation
Together we'll structure a partnership that leverages our resources and your innovation.
Launch & Scale
We'll collaboratively build, validate, and scale your venture into a thriving business.
We're seeking exceptional talent in product, engineering, design, and venture operations. Don't just send your CV—write a compelling cover letter explaining exactly how you'll contribute to Espresso Ventures' mission of building AI-first SaaS businesses in South Africa.