Our Journey Through Time

From a small Richards Bay startup to South Africa's trusted investment reporting platform — here's how we've grown alongside our community of informed investors.

2018
2018

The Beginning in Richards Bay

What started as late-night conversations about market inefficiencies in our Meer En See office became dravelonirix's foundation. We noticed how scattered investment information was across South Africa, with retail investors struggling to access the same quality analysis available to institutional players.

First office established at King Fish Creek location
Initial focus on JSE-listed company analysis
Three founding team members with combined 30+ years experience
Founding team member portrait

Rutger Kleinsmit

Co-founder who brought institutional research experience to our platform's analytical framework.

2021
2021

Expansion and Recognition

The pandemic actually accelerated our growth as more South Africans turned to self-directed investing. We launched our comprehensive reporting suite and expanded beyond individual stock analysis to sector-wide insights. This year marked our transition from startup to established financial education provider.

Launched automated portfolio tracking features
Expanded coverage to include international markets
Team grew to 12 analysts and technical specialists
First recognition from South African investment community
Team expansion member portrait

Deon Viljoen

Lead technical analyst who joined during our 2021 expansion, bringing expertise in algorithmic trading patterns.

2025
Today & Tomorrow

Building the Future of Investment Education

Seven years in, we've processed over 2.8 million data points and helped thousands of South Africans make informed investment decisions. But we're just getting started. Our focus has shifted toward comprehensive financial literacy — because good investing starts with solid education.

Advanced learning programs launching September 2025
Real-time market analysis dashboard completion
Partnership discussions with major SA financial institutions
Mobile app beta testing begins October 2025