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Octoco, TaxTim and TwoFold Capital Announcement
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TaxTim Acquired by Consortium Led by Twofold Capital and Octoco

We’re pleased to announce that Octoco Group is part of the consortium, led by Twofold Capital, that has acquired TaxTim, South Africa’s leading digital tax assistant.
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The Five-Step Design Process, Reimagined

At Octoco, we’ve adapted SpaceX’s famous five-step design process to the world of product and systems engineering. Our approach challenges assumptions, simplifies complexity, and builds momentum — helping clients turn bold ideas into practical, production-ready technology that actually works.
The Squirrel Away Team
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Yenza Venture Studio Completes First Investment

Octoco Group’s Yenza Venture Studio proudly announces the successful closing of its first investment from its venture programme, in Squirrel Away, a pioneering fintech startup transforming the way South Africans think about gifting and financial empowerment.
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Octoco x InventAfrika Hardware Hackathon

Octoco’s first Hardware Hackathon, held with InventAfrika, brought together 40 students from Stellenbosch University and UCT for 20 hours of pure creativity. The result: playful, innovative machines and a renewed sense of joy for building simply for the love of it.
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Introducing Octoco AI

Octoco AI joins the Octoco Group as a venture dedicated to helping businesses transform ambition into action. With deep technical and entrepreneurial expertise, the team builds AI solutions that drive genuine value, empowering organisations to innovate with confidence and purpose.
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What Does Octoco Actually Do?

Octoco has evolved from an outsourced CTO company into a full-spectrum technology partner, helping businesses build real, working products across software, hardware, and strategy. From scalable software to embedded systems and CTO support, Octoco delivers practical innovation that drives growth.
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Five Years of Octoco

This March, Octoco celebrated five years of growth from a focused CTO services provider to a comprehensive technology development company. We reflect on lessons learnt, proudest moments, core team qualities, and our ambitious vision for the next five years ahead.
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Scaling HealthTech Innovation in Africa

Last week, Octoco had the privilege of co-hosting "Scaling HealthTech Innovation in Africa" at Workshack and Technopark SRA, bringing together some of the continent's most forward-thinking health tech leaders, innovators, and investors.

technopark stellenbosch
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Why Octoco Calls Stellenbosch Home

Stellenbosch has emerged as South Africa's leading tech hub with the highest concentration of tech jobs per capita in the country. We're proud to call Technopark home - surrounded by innovation, world-class talent, and a thriving ecosystem.
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Engineering Over Everything

Steve Wozniak's approach to building Apple wasn't about business growth or leadership; it was about engineering excellence. His hands-on philosophy and passion for elegant simplicity offer valuable lessons for modern CTOs navigating today's complex technology landscape.
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Octoco Launches Yenza Venture Studio In Stellenbosch

Octoco is excited to announce the launch of Yenza Venture Studio, a Stellenbosch-based initiative designed to accelerate early-stage, tech-enabled startups.

Heinrich from Octoco and Patrick from Polymorph
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Polymorph Joins the Octoco Group

Octoco is pleased to announce that Polymorph Systems, a leading South African software product development consultancy, has joined the Octoco Group of technology companies.