AI solutions to power Africa's Smart Technology Era.
Cortex Logic is an African Artificial Intelligence (AI) software and solutions company founded to help businesses thrive in the Smart Technology Era. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the company provides an innovative AI Engine for Business that transforms legacy processes into intelligent systems across multiple industry domains. Their end-to-end platform leverages Data Science, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data Analytics to solve strategic and operationally relevant business challenges.
The company delivers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions including intelligent virtual assistants, predictive analytics, fraud detection, churn prediction, smart risk scoring, real-time customer insights, personalized recommendations, and predictive maintenance. These solutions serve diverse sectors including financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, mining, manufacturing, and the public sector. Cortex Logic’s approach combines state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning capabilities with practical, cost-effective implementations that unlock value from both structured and unstructured data.
Led by founder Dr. Jacques Ludik—a recognized AI expert and thought leader who previously sold an AI company to General Electric in 2011—Cortex Logic has positioned itself as a pioneer in operationalizing real-world AI for African enterprises. The company secured investment in 2019 to fuel expansion across Africa, the UK, and the US, working with notable clients including De Beers, Afrocentric, and Medscheme. As part of the broader Cortex Group ecosystem, Cortex Logic continues to drive innovation in artificial intelligence while supporting Africa’s transition to smart enterprise systems.
Unnamed investor
2019 undisclosed round (Ventureburn)
Dr. Jacques Ludik
Founder & CEO, AI expert and thought leader. Previously sold AI company to General Electric in 2011. Recognized as African AI Leader of the Year 2019.
Jacques De Kock
Chief Operating Officer (COO) joining from Clicks Group where he served on the Executive Committee. Extensive experience at IBM, PWC, and retailer Habitat.
Con Bruce
Executive Director at Cortex Logic. Experienced executive with strong background in business development and technology leadership.