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We're J29. We Build Businesses.

Africa's digital transformation partner for MSMEs, Youth, and the organisations that support them. We deliver practical solutions that create real, lasting impact.

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Our Story

What if the only thing standing between a great business and success was the right digital support?

We kept meeting brilliant business owners who had the drive, the ideas, and the hustle, but no clear path into the digital economy. The talent was there. The opportunity wasn't.

01

The Spark

We saw the gap. Thousands of entrepreneurs with ambition but no digital roadmap. We knew there had to be a simpler way to bridge the divide.

02

The Build

We created three practical pillars, Learn, Grow, Get Online, designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are and walk with them until they're ready to lead.

03

The Impact

Today, we partner with corporates and MSME support organisations to scale our proven model, reaching more businesses, more communities, more futures.

4,000 + Reached across our channels and programmes
0 Proven Pillars
0 MSMEs Online & Growing by 2033

Our Vision

To get 1 million MSMEs online and growing with AI by 2033. We aim to become the go to digital transformation partner for small businesses, youth, and the organisations that champion their growth across Africa and beyond.

Our Mission

To make digital transformation simple and accessible for MSMEs, through hands on learning, personalised mentorship, and practical digital solutions, while giving corporates and MSME support organisations a proven delivery partner they can trust.

How We Get You There

Three simple pillars that work together, whether you're growing your own business or supporting thousands of MSMEs.

01

Learn

Get hands on with digital marketing, AI tools, and business fundamentals. Our accredited workshops give you skills you can apply to your business from day one.

02

Grow

One on one mentoring that meets you where you are. Our 3-Month Sprint and 6-Month Accelerate programmes walk alongside you with a proven framework until you're ready to lead.

03

Get Online

From websites to social media and AI, we build your digital presence so customers can find you online. You focus on running your business, we handle the tech.

What We Stand For

These aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we show up for every business owner, every partner, every day.

01

Learn & Innovate

We stay curious and keep evolving. Innovation isn't about complexity. It's about finding smarter, more accessible ways to help businesses grow.

02

Keep it Simple

No jargon, no overthinking. We use clear language, straightforward processes, and solutions you can actually implement without a manual.

03

Focus on Impact

We measure success by your success. Honest conversations, full transparency, and measurable outcomes that actually move your business forward.

04

Own It

When we say we'll do something, we do it. Every project gets our full commitment. No excuses, no half measures.

05

Love What We Do

Passion fuels everything we do. It shows in how we train, how we mentor, and how we celebrate every business milestone alongside you.

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're an MSME ready to grow, or an organisation looking to support them, we're ready when you are.

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Sustainability and Responsibility

Our commitment to
sustainability

We believe doing business well and doing good are the same thing. Our commitments run across the environment, our communities, gender equality and ethical governance, aligned to recognised global and South African frameworks.

Environmental responsibility

A digital first business with a light footprint. We cut paper, energy and travel, choose responsible cloud providers and recycle electronic equipment at end of life.

Social responsibility

We widen access to the digital economy, prioritising youth, women and township and rural businesses, and we report honestly on the outcomes we create.

Gender equality

Women into leadership and skilled roles, equal pay for equal work, and women owned MSMEs prioritised in the programmes we run.

Ethical governance

Honesty and accountability. Zero tolerance for bribery and corruption, POPIA and PAIA compliant, and full compliance with South African law.

United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs)

J29's signatory application has been submitted. We are committed to gender equality in our own team, the suppliers we choose and the entrepreneurs we support.

Aligned with global and national frameworks
4 5 8 9 10 12 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
UN Global Compact · Ten Principles POPIA & PAIA compliant B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor
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