Heavy Chef: SA's Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2022

Every year, the South African entrepreneur ecosystem celebrates the amazing businesses that are driving the economy forward. 

How Are The Startups Evaluated? 

The three main criteria are: 1) innovation, 2) scalability, 3) IP. 

Who Are The Judges? 

Each year Top 5 Startups appoints eight highly-qualified persons to evaluate the nominations. 

When Are The Top 5 Named? 

Heavy Chef hosts a gala event at the beginning of December. Book your seats here. 

Previous Winners:

2017: Jumo, SweepSouth, Wala, Yoco, Zoona.

2018: Aerobotics, DataProphet, LifeCheq, LifeQ, Thursdays.

2019: 3x4 Genetics, DigsConnect, Lula, Mama Money, MyFanPark.

2020: Bathu, Carry1st, EasyEquities, MatchKit, Yebo Fresh. 

2021: FCB. ai. Kusini Water. Livestock Wealth. Valenture Institute. WalkFresh. 

Who are the organisations that make the awards a reality? 

PayFast and Xero (Premium Partners) 

Xneelo and Workshop17