About LeafNet

A Product of Innovationhouse Pty Ltd

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Company Overview

Transforming unused internet bandwidth into affordable, accessible connectivity

1. Company Overview

LeafNet is a South African-born digital innovation that transforms unused internet bandwidth into affordable, accessible connectivity. Built to empower communities, small businesses, and enterprises, LeafNet bridges the digital divide by enabling bandwidth sharing through a secure, compliant, and decentralized platform.

Mission: "Empower Africa through digital access."

2. Vision and Mission

Vision: To become Africa's most trusted and inclusive bandwidth-sharing network, enabling universal internet access and economic opportunity.

Mission:

  • To connect unconnected communities using shared bandwidth technology.
  • To create income opportunities for individuals and small businesses.
  • To help governments and NGOs achieve national broadband and digital inclusion goals.
  • To deliver secure, compliant, and ethical internet-sharing solutions.

3. Core Values

Innovation

Pioneering new approaches to connectivity challenges

Inclusion

Ensuring digital access for all communities

Compliance

Adhering to the highest standards of data protection

Sustainability

Creating lasting solutions for digital inclusion

Collaboration

Working together to bridge the digital divide

Products and Services

Innovative solutions for connectivity challenges

Bandwidth Sharing Platform

Core decentralized network allowing bandwidth sharing between users, creating a mesh network of connectivity.

LeafNet App

Desktop & Android application that tracks bandwidth usage and rewards users for sharing their unused internet capacity.

LeafNet for Communities

Sponsored WiFi zones for NGOs & cities, providing free or low-cost internet access to underserved areas.

LeafNet for Business

Enterprise proxy and redundancy solutions that help businesses optimize their internet usage and create additional revenue streams.

Target Market

LeafNet serves a diverse range of clients including:

  • SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)
  • ISPs (Internet Service Providers)
  • Governments and Municipalities
  • NGOs and Non-profit Organizations
  • Corporates seeking connectivity solutions
  • Educational Institutions

Market Analysis

Africa's connectivity gap presents a significant opportunity for LeafNet's innovative approach. Over 45% of Sub-Saharan Africans remain offline due to high data costs and infrastructure limitations. The combination of high data costs and underutilized networks creates substantial demand for LeafNet's shared bandwidth model.

By leveraging existing infrastructure more efficiently, LeafNet can help bridge the digital divide while creating economic opportunities for individuals and businesses.

Social and Economic Impact

Creating meaningful change across Africa

Bridging the Digital Divide

Providing internet access to underserved communities across Africa

Economic Empowerment

Creating income opportunities for individuals and small businesses

Education Access

Enabling e-learning and digital education for students

Community Connectivity

Strengthening digital infrastructure in local communities

Legal and Compliance Framework

LeafNet operates with the highest standards of compliance and data protection:

  • Aligned with Regulation 4(1)(a) of South Africa's Information Regulator
  • Fully POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliant
  • Privacy-by-design approach in all platform development
  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
  • Regular security audits and compliance checks

Future Outlook

Our roadmap for growth and expansion across Africa

Short-Term (2025–2026)

South African pilot launch, user acquisition, and platform optimization.

Mid-Term (2027)

Expansion to 5 African markets, partnership development with ISPs and governments.

Long-Term (2030)

Establishment as Africa's leading decentralized connectivity network, serving millions of users across the continent.

Contact Information

Get in touch with the LeafNet team

Company

Innovationhouse Pty Ltd t/a LeafNet

Email

info@leafnetza.co.za

Phone

+27 816 886 768

Address

Midrand, South Africa

Website

www.leafnet.co.za