At Origen, we're passionate about partnering with organizations that drive innovation and foster entrepreneurial growth. Our collaboration with Startup Club ZA (SCZA) exemplifies this commitment.
The Challenge
SCZA is South Africa's largest tech startup and investor community, dedicated to building a #StartupNation by fostering connections, growing awareness, creating access, and catalyzing opportunities for the country's founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders.
They host premier startup events, produce The Startup Club Podcast, and are developing the first ecosystem-wide media and jobs platform, alongside launching a disruptive pre-seed investment fund in late 2025.
SCZA needed a robust digital platform to support their expanding initiatives, including high-profile events like The Big Pitch 2025, South Africa's first-ever $1 million startup pitch competition.
Our Approach
Collaborating closely with SCZA's team, we focused on developing a scalable, user-friendly platform that could:
- Streamline event management and ticketing processes
- Support the launch of their press release and jobs features
- Provide a centralized hub for community engagement and resources.
Our goal was to create a digital infrastructure that could grow alongside SCZA's ambitious plans, ensuring a seamless experience for users and administrators alike.
The Outcome
The result is a dynamic platform that not only facilitates SCZA's current operations but also lays the groundwork for future expansions. With enhanced capabilities, SCZA can effectively manage large-scale events, such as The Big Pitch 2025, which offers startups the opportunity to compete for significant investment, media exposure, and access to top-tier partners.
We're proud to have contributed to SCZA's mission of empowering South Africa's startup ecosystem and look forward to supporting their continued growth and innovation.