At Bleeding.Technology we track over 100,000 web 3.0, NFT, DeFi & crypto startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top South Africa based Founder operating in the Cryptocurrency space. If you think a Founder is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Zachariah George
Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Startupbootcamp Cape Town
Zacharia George is the founder of Cactus Capital (South-Africa) and is also the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Startupbootcamp Africa – the leading multi-corporate backed venture accelerator program in Africa. Since 2015, Cactus Capital has invested in 18 of Africa’s leading tech startups including Flutterwave, HouseME, Recomed and several others.
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About Launch Africa, Startupbootcamp Cape Town, Zachariah George & Co.: Startupbootcamp Cape Town is a leading accelerator focused on scouting for startups in blockchain, connected devices.
Jonathan Ovadia
Co-Founder and CEO of Ovex
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About Ovex: OVEX is a cryptocurrency exchange company.
Tom Masojada
Co-Founder and CPO of Ovex
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About Ovex: OVEX is a cryptocurrency exchange company.
Shaun Conway
Founder and President of ixo Foundation
Shaun Conway is the founder and president of the ixo nonprofit software development foundation, building the ixo blockchain for sustainable development impacts. Shaun is a clinically experienced physician and innovator who has founded global health and human development ventures that have impacted the lives of millions of people.
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About ixo Foundation: ixo Foundation is blockchain technology company.
Tony Manavalan
Co-Founder of Keto-Coin
Having disrupted a modernised IT environment in the Financial industry (Sanlam, Old Mutual, FNB) and government sector (GPAA), Tony has moved into the Blockchain space. Tony’s passion is re-inventing established business models with the help of disruptive technologies. At Keto-Coin, the focus is transforming Enterprise applications with the help of Blockchain. He is also working with enterprises to build solutions with innovative tech, such as Machine learning, IOT and Augmented Reality.
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About Keto-Coin: Keto is a decentralised crypto-powered operating system.
Brett Chaldecott
Founder of Keto-Coin
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About Keto-Coin: Keto is a decentralised crypto-powered operating system.
Jonathan Miller
Co Founder & CEO of Cashbag
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About Cashbag: CashBag is more than just a rewards website, it’s a tool that helps savvy, savings conscious shoppers earn cash back any online purchase.
Kirsty Henderson
Co Founder & Business Lead of Cashbag
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About Cashbag: CashBag is more than just a rewards website, it’s a tool that helps savvy, savings conscious shoppers earn cash back any online purchase.
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