Civitas Member Spotlight

Civitas members run some of the fastest-growing businesses in their cities and industries. Whether they’ve secured funding or are bootstrapping themselves to success, they share a passion for growth and a “pay it forward attitude” attitude. Our members are all about connecting with peers and levelling up both their businesses and their lives.


We personally interview and vet each member before being invited to join. Our top priority is to continually enhance the calibre of our community.

James Lees

Co-founder of Advantage Learn

Built South Africa's leading exam preparation and e-learning portal for schools

Durban

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.

Johannesburg

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.

Johannesburg

Stuart Blyth

Founder of HubTiger

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

Johannesburg

Rapelang Rabana

Founder of FFWD Innovation

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

Johannesburg

Nithen Naidoo

CEO Snode

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

Johannesburg

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.

Cape Town

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