Innovance Ventures transforms bold ideas into high-impact ventures across health, agri-tech, education, and procurement.
Founder & Executive Chairman
Jack Ruele is a builder at heart — of companies, communities, and ideas with purpose. Born in Rustenburg and rooted in science, Jack blends his background in medical research with a deep passion for African innovation. He founded Innovance Ventures to do more than create businesses — to ignite movements that solve real problems in health, agriculture, education, and procurement.
Under Jack’s leadership, Innovance Ventures has grown into a powerhouse of talent — a multidisciplinary team of qualified experts, innovators, and professionals who share a common mission: to build ventures that create meaningful change. With specialists across software development, research, logistics, and business strategy, the team brings both depth and agility to every project.
Whether launching GPS-enabled farm tech or developing platforms for research and learning, Jack’s vision is clear: empower Africans to own the future through smart, sustainable ventures. At his core, he believes innovation isn’t just about technology — it’s about transformation, and it’s only possible when driven by purpose and powered by people.
Health, AgriTech, EdTech, Procurement
Empowering Livestock Farmers with GPS Technology
ManMyFarm is a precision agri-tech platform that helps farmers track, monitor, and manage livestock using real-time GPS technology. From theft prevention to health monitoring, our devices offer actionable insights that improve productivity and reduce losses.

Helping Students Connect with Opportunities
VarsityXchange is a digital classifieds and off-campus accommodation platform originally built to serve university students across South Africa. It allows students to find housing, post items for sale, and access peer-to-peer services with ease.
🏆 Award-winning for Most Innovative Online University Resource.

Redefining Supply in Mining & Industrial Sectors
OnTime is a tender-based procurement company that supplies equipment and services to mines and industrial clients. With a B-BBEE Level 1 status, it ensures streamlined procurement and quality delivery.
🏢 51% Black female-owned, 100% Black-owned.
Streamlining Participant Management in Clinical Research
Konnected is a purpose-built CRM platform for research sites. It simplifies participant scheduling, visit tracking, and operational efficiency while providing centralized oversight for clinical operations.
Digitizing Laboratory Sample Tracking
LabFlow transforms how external lab tests are tracked and reported. From referral logging to real-time result tracking, it brings clarity, accountability, and daily reporting to clinical research laboratories.
