How to Build a World-Class Tech Startup from SA
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Name: How to Build a World-Class Tech Startup from SA
Start: 2025-03-06T16:00:00Z
End: 2025-03-06T18:00:00Z
Location: Launchlab

By The Open Letter https://www.theopenletter.io/

Thu Mar 6, 18:00 - Thu Mar 6, 20:00

Launchlab

ABOUT

Not many South African startups manage to scale globally, let alone beyond our planet, but CubeSpace is shooting for the moon!

Join Mike Kearney, Co-Founder and CEO of CubeSpace, for an in-person fireside chat with Renier Kriel at LaunchLab in Stellenbosch, where we’ll unpack the journey of a South African startup that beat the odds to become a global space-tech leader.

Born in Stellenbosch, CubeSpace builds satellite control systems used by 250+ customers in over 30 countries, including NASA, ESA, and major satellite manufacturers. But this kind of success doesn’t happen overnight. Mike and his team built a world-class space-tech company from right here in South Africa, proving that local startups can compete and win on the global stage, even in industries dominated by billion-dollar giants. And with their recent major investment, they’re gearing up for even bigger growth.

In this fireside chat, we will discuss:

How CubeSpace scaled from a university spinout to a global deep-tech leader
What it takes to raise international funding in South Africa
Scaling a hardware business for a global market
Winning major international clients like NASA and ESA from SA
Lessons on scaling, investment, and building a globally competitive tech company

If you’re looking to gain an edge, scale beyond South Africa, or learn what it really takes to build a world-class tech business, don’t miss this conversation with an entrepreneur who’s literally taking SA innovation to the stars.

Details

Where? LaunchLab, Stellenbosch
When? Thursday, March 6
Time? 6-8 PM

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PARKING

Parking is available at the Launchlab. Security at the boom gates will guide you. Drive through the booms, bypass the first right into the small parking lot, and instead take the second right. Follow the road and park in the large parking area on the right.

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