OCFO Connects UK and South African Business Leaders at London Tech Week

Outsourced CFO joined the South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 and hosted a business lunch in London to build ties between UK and South African founders, investors and business leaders. The event underscored growing interest in cross-border collaboration, capital raising and international expansion. Why it matters: - Outsourced CFO used London Tech Week 2026 to deepen links between UK and South African business ecosystems. - The event focused on relationships, market access and investment opportunities that can help founders expand beyond their home markets. - The gathering reflected rising interest from UK investors and partners in African innovation and growth. What happened: - Outsourced CFO joined the Wesgro-led South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 in London. - The delegation brought together founders, investors and business leaders from the UK and Africa. - OCFO hosted a Business Lunch at Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon. - The invitation-only lunch brought together South African entrepreneurs and London-based business leaders. - Louw Barnardt, Co-Founder and CEO of Outsourced CFO, said the goal was to create the right setting for meaningful introductions and natural conversations. The details: - Wesgro organized the South African delegation. - Wesgro is the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. - London Tech Week is described as one of the world’s largest technology and innovation events. - The event drew thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and policymakers. - OCFO said the lunch created a space to discuss investment, market entry and international expansion. - The delegation program also included founder networking, ecosystem-building initiatives, investor discussions and meetings with UK technology and entrepreneurship stakeholders. - OCFO has offices in Cape Town, London and New York. - OCFO works with entrepreneurs and growth-stage businesses on CFO services, financial strategy, capital raising, international expansion and long-term growth planning. - The company supports more than 1,400 organizations across more than 25 industries. - OCFO offers fractional CFO support, accounting, compliance, strategic financial guidance and talent placement. - The company said it helps businesses gain clarity, raise capital and scale with confidence. - More information is available at the company’s website . Between the lines: - The event suggests cross-border growth is increasingly built through trust, local knowledge and networks, not just capital and strategy. - Barnardt said many founder challenges are shared across markets, including scaling, access to capital and finding the right connections. - The lunch positioned relationship-building as a practical tool for helping businesses enter new markets and expand internationally. What’s next: - OCFO said it will continue supporting ambitious businesses with growth, international expansion and capital raising. - The company’s presence in London, Cape Town and New York gives it a platform to connect founders and investors across markets. - The broader UK-South Africa business relationship appears likely to keep expanding as both sides look for commercial and investment opportunities. The bottom line: - OCFO turned London Tech Week into a networking moment for UK and South African business leaders, betting that stronger relationships can unlock future deals and growth.