A collective of visionary investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, academics, and global influencers from finance, technology, the arts, and beyond, united by a forward-thinking mindset and a passion for collaboration.
Purpose
We build trusted relationships that spark meaningful partnerships, co-investments, philanthropy, and purposeful innovation.
Progress
Jointly with our members and selected world-class organisations, we steer global innovation—transforming ambitious ideas into purpose-driven, profitable outcomes.
A Home for Visionary Leaders
We are home for distinguished global leaders and world-class organisations shaping tomorrow's most important opportunities through trusted connections, meaningful collaboration and decisive action. As of our 2025 & 2026 flagship conferences, they include:
Hans OtterlingPartner, Norrsken22
Karima El HakimDirector, Plug N Play
Shola AkinladeCo-Founder & CEO, Paystack
Christian zu FürstenbergFamily Office, Haus Fürstenberg Holding
Michael JordaanFounder & CEO, Montegray Capital | Venture Capitalist
Angelica AdamskiPrivate Investor
Mato PerićTechnology Entrepreneur & Investor
Eric IdiahiCEO, Evercorp Industries
Florian SchauenburgCEO & Owner, Schauenburg International
Kola AinaCEO, Ventures Platform
Sherine KabeshCEO, Flash
Philipp Graf Schack von WittenauFamily Office
Moritz EllekeFamily Office
André KanyaFounding Partner, w3.fund
James BoardmanPartner, Grey Heron Venture Partners
Bas HochstenbachParter, E4E Africa
Ido SumPartner, TLcom Capital
Leonard StiegelerPrivate Investor & Chairman, Counder
Mark MillerManaging Partner, Carlsquare
Philipp StröhemannPrivate Investor
Stephan Thor StubnerProfessor, HHL & Stellenbosch University
To serve our Collective, Counder is structured around four pillars.
CounderConference
CounderConference
Counder Conference is the gathering of visionary investors, industry-leading experts, and world-class organisations to explore tomorrow’s most important opportunities together. Sharing experiences and insights with hand-selected global leaders in a stunning, natural environment creates a uniquely trusted, connected, and collaborative exchange.
Counder Calendar is our exclusive schedule of curated events and engagements designed to unite visionary leaders in shared experiences, dialogue, and discovery. Events range from private member-only gatherings to strategic collaborations with select world-class partners, fostering connections that drive meaningful insights and opportunities
Counder Context is a distinctive curation of insights crafted by and for visionary leaders, designed to provide the right context to explore tomorrow's most important opportunities. Through expert reports, selected newsletters and more, Counder Context keeps our members ahead of emerging trends and market shifts.
Counder Connect is our evolving digital platform that seamlessly facilitates ongoing introductions and value creation amongst members and partners. Beyond events, Counder Connect aims to ensure continuous engagement and collaboration for those who choose to participate.
At Counder we forge high-trust relationships, co-create groundbreaking insights and drive purposeful, profitable global innovation through...
Trust
Integrity and openness define our high-trust environment. We carefully select members and partners to foster authentic dialogue, effective collaboration, and meaningful outcomes.
Experiences
Our flagship Cape Town conference and curated gatherings blend inspiring locations with sophisticated programming, deepening connections and catalysing transformative outcomes.
Collaboration
Collaboration bridges industries, bringing visionary leaders together to ignite fresh ideas, generate shared insights, and seize tomorrow's opportunities together.
Innovation
Curiosity and bold thinking fuel our innovative spirit. By spotlighting breakthrough ideas and enabling experimentation, we empower our collective to actively shape meaningful progress.
Be Part of Counder
Deliberately choosing Cape Town, as our yearly flagship conference's host city, Counder is inviting global decision-makers to a new space of international relevance in the global South. Counder's community acknowledges that the world is in constant flux.
With fast-paced developments from AI to biotech, to the rise of regions like the Middle East and South East Asia, there is one thing that has never been more important:
Trusted connections that enable collaboration across the world for positive developments. It is this trust that Counder and its world-class partner organizations thrive to establish at the flagship Counder Conference in Cape Town and beyond.
Do you have questions about Counder, our conference or other aspects? Would you like to become a sponsoring partner or want to find out more about what we do? We are here to help. See our FAQs or send us a message. Our team is looking forward to receiving your message and will be in touch.