South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Leafprint Herbal offers a holistic solution by providing herbal alternatives to pharmaceutical medication, focusing on the promoting of wellbeing through natural remedies.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Leafprint Herbal reflects my reselience amid challenging times, I lost both my parents to covid that lead to many mental and health issues which caused me to be dependent on pharmaceutical medication, that lead to exploring healthier alternatives which is when I started my herbal tea range blends and protein snack bars. My story is testament of the transformative power of holistic approaches to health.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Leafprint Herbal caters for those seeking alternatives to conventional drugs with possible side effects, aiming to be a source of support and wellness in the community.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Increase intake of essential nutrients Nourished glowing skin Mood booster Alertness, focus, energy boost

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Individuals seeking natural alternatives Health conscious consumers Consumers dealing with stress or mental health issues Local community

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-04-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Professional Chef Background in the Culinary Arts and hospitality industry

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087616841812

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

I personally depend on this business for basic needs and plan on expanding and hiring people

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Our products are sourced from local companies and they are eco friendly and sustainable products.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

My products are all natural and nothing is modified they are specially made to improve the health lifestyle.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

My products cater fro everyone it's nor designed for specific gender.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

I use purified water for my products.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Only source from companies that are eco friendly.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

3

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

3

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Only use natural products.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

My products are sustainable and eco friendly.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

6

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

It's a a healthier approach of healing people rather than traditional pharmaceutical medication, it focuses on only using natural products.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Wellness blend, dischem, future life. I have a holistic health approach and natural wellness solution. This started from a personal journey which make me relatable and authentic.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?