Connect & learn from the best founders in your city

A private network for high-growth CEOs and founders

Member Performance

Member Benefits

Civitas members run some of the fastest-growing businesses in their cities and industries. Our model creates meaningful connections and practical learning experiences between peers, all with minimal time commitment. The goal is to help our members accelerate growth, strengthen their leadership teams, and ease stress by tapping into the insights from top-performing members.

64%

Average annual growth

390%

Annual revenue growth

(Top 10% members)

+1bn

Over $1 billion funding raised

CIVITAS members

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Warren Myers

Founder of Aura

Built the most advanced emergency response tool in the world. Raised R62 million in funding. Over 400 000 active users.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Brad Eyre

Founder at Epic Deals and Platinum Repairs

Has founded multiple business including Epic Deals one of South Africa's largest and most trusted online retailers of pre-loved technology.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Stuart Blyth

Founder of HubTiger

Built the world’s 1# bike shop software management platform. Expanded into over 20 countries and counting.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Rapelang Rabana

Founder of FFWD Innovation

Built South Africa’s leading innovation agency. Venture Partner at GrindstoneXL. Young Global Leader of World Economic Forum.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Ross Mains-Sheard

CEO at Versofy Solar

Led Versofy Solar to become a market leader in the residential solar industry in South Africa. Helping generate over 25,000,000 kWh annually.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Phillipa Geard

Founder of RecruitMyMom

Built one of the top recruitment agencies in South Africa with over 150 000 skilled Moms that service 1 000s of clients.

Civitas Cape Town
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Nithen Naidoo

CEO Snode

Build award-winning cyber security firm that operates in six continents and monitors over five million devices.

Civitas Johannesburg
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Didi Deane

Co-founder of POPCO

Built South Africa's best handmade ice cream and sorbet lollies available in 240 stores across the country.

Civitas Cape Town
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Julia Rosslee

Founder of Julep

Founded one of SA's most loved flower brands with new 'in bud' long box delivery and photo gift cards.

Civitas Cape Town
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Doing it alone is hard.
Working together
makes it easier.

There’ve been many studies on high-growth companies and they all say the same thing:

Members of CEO networks are significantly more likely to build large companies.

That’s because, whatever your origins and whatever your business’s size, it’s tough to build something alone – company, brand, product or service. While you’re not necessarily short on pats on the back, it can be hard to stay motivated; to make big decisions; to level up. But when you add the support of founders just like you, your challenges are shared and your opportunities are multiplied.

Easier said than done? Actually, no. At Civitas we see it happen daily.

Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Connect. Learn. Grow.

To become a member of the Civitas CEO network, you must:

  • Be a business MD, CEO, or Founder
  • Have an annual revenue that meets your local chapter requirements
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Steps to join CIVITAS

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