05/08/2026
When Kamogelo Selepe applied for the Bindzu Youth Fund, she was already balancing a lot.
She was completing her final year as a BCom Information Systems student at the University of Johannesburg, while building ArcaneEdge, preparing for exams, managing client work and developing her product.
There were moments when she almost missed the opportunity. Her email stopped working after she applied, and the bootcamp was scheduled on the same day as an important university exam. But she found a way to keep showing up.
Today, Kamogelo is the 2026 Bindzu Youth Fund National Winner, receiving R1 million in funding to support the growth of ArcaneEdge, her AI-powered consumer simulation platform.
ArcaneEdge helps brands test campaigns and better understand consumer responses before making major marketing decisions. The idea was shaped in part by seeing her mother’s education business struggle during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Through the Bindzu Youth Fund, Kamogelo received funding, mentorship and business development support to help strengthen ArcaneEdge. During the programme, the business recorded 486% revenue growth.
Looking back on the experience, Kamogelo says, “What stood out most was the access. Mentors didn’t just teach, they showed up. They made time, reached out, and genuinely invested in us. That level of insight and guidance is something I’ll carry with me for a long time.”
For Kamogelo, the journey has helped her grow her business, build confidence and continue developing technology from South Africa.
This Women’s Month, we celebrate Kamogelo’s determination in building ArcaneEdge and how her journey shows Hope4Youth in action through the support of the Bindzu Youth Fund Programme.