The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
This is why Nestlé launched its Hatcher innovation platform
Nestlé, the consumables giant, recently launched Nestlé Hatcher whose “fundamental goal is to work collaboratively with start-ups to identify sustainable and scalable solutions that…
Digital health startup, Cardo Health, launches telemedicine app in SA
Cardo Health, founded by Tobias Strålin (a former McKinsey Partner and European start-up practice leader) has launched Kena Health in South Africa. For the…
Google.org announces $1M grant to funding support women entrepreneurs
Google has announced that its philanthropic arm, Google.org, is committing R15.3 million in charitable funding to support programs helping women entrepreneurs to grow their…
Black and Brilliant & Codecademy launch Africa based AI Accelerator
Codecademy, the online learning platform for technical skills is partnering with The Black and Brilliant Advocacy Network to launch an Applied Artificial Intelligence accelerator and…
CrowdForce raises $3.6M during Series A
HAVAÍC, Aruwa Capital Management (Aruwa), and Asian African Investment & Consulting (AAIC) have announced a joint US$3.6 million pre-series A investment in CrowdForce. Empowering Nigeria’s underserved and unbanked population, the financial…
Applications now open for Blockchain Bootcamp
DFS Lab – the early-stage investor – and Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) have opened applications for their second Blockchain Bootcamp, designed to give early…
Fintech group, Capital Appreciation Limited, acquires Responsive Technology
South African fintech group, Capital Appreciation Limited has acquired the Responsive Technology group for the purchase price of R48,68 million. The acquisition includes 100% of…
South African cryptocurrency exchange raises $50M in oversubscribed Series B
VALR.com, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in South Africa, has raised $50 million (over R750 million) in Africa’s largest ever crypto funding round. This values…
Canadian adtech company, MonetizeMore, comes to South Africa
Canadian-based, global ad-tech giant MonetizeMore has entered South Africa through a partnership with SiSebenza. The boutique investment advisory business scours the globe for innovative tech…
IBM launches Sustainability Accelerator
IBM has launched their Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and…
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