Who we are
We are interested in what could exist. And disciplined about what should.
Temo Nova is a venture studio and business advisory firm that works with early-stage founders to turn promising ideas into viable, scalable businesses.
Sometimes we co-build from the ground up. Sometimes we join the journey as a strategic partner, helping founders validate the market, sharpen strategy, build the right partnerships and prepare for investment.
Our role is to help close the gap between having a good idea and having a business that is ready to grow.
Why we exist
We believe opportunity should create more opportunity.
South Africa faces a difficult tension: high unemployment alongside persistent skills gaps, while technology continues to reshape how people work and how businesses compete.
Temo Nova exists to help build businesses that respond to real needs while creating pathways for people to participate in the future.
We are especially interested in ventures that can create jobs, strengthen industries and solve meaningful problems across sustainability, technology and the broader economy.
South Africa first. Africa next. Globally relevant.
Curious enough to imagine it. Rigorous enough to build it.
Ventures in motion
A few of the ideas and businesses we are already helping to build.
THE VALUE WE CREATE
Research-led
opportunity identification
Hands-on
venture creation
Strategic support
and commercial discipline
Sustainable
job creation
IDEAS.
PEOPLE.
INDUSTRIES.