The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
So, let’s call it out – what then is an African startup?
What is an African startup? Is it any startup that operates in Africa even if headquartered outside the continent, or must a firm be based…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [26/5/2019]
Topping this week, Joburg plays host to the RICS Summit this Wednesday and Thursday (29 and 30 May). Key topics for discussion will include…
Oui Capital led deal involving maritime startup MVX was for $100k
Lagos-based on-demand B2B maritime service Motor Vessel Xchange (MVX) has announced that an investment round it closed some months ago — which was led…
FbStart Accelerator graduates raise over $400k after hitting traction
The inaugural cohort of Lagos-based FbStart Accelerator raised over $400 000 in grants and investments during the programme, after their ideas received some initial traction….
Here’s how you can tap German investor Allianz X’s €1bn fund
Are you running a growth-stage company that’s part of the insurance industry? Then you could just be the kind of firm that German investor…
African tech startups to get share of Bamboo Capital Partners’ €100m Bloc Fund
Impact investing platform Bamboo Capital Partners’ Bloc Fund will invest between €200 000 and €2-million in tech startups from Smart Africa Alliance member states, so says Bamboo…
How founder of Egypt’s Xpay bagged $250k after meeting angels at social event
The founder of startup XPay — which was reported last week to have raised $250 000 from two angel investors — says he closed the…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [19/5/2019]
Ever wondered what tech trends will shape the most successful careers over the next 30 years? Lifecheq will on Tuesday (21 May) host a…
Reserve Bank issues call to fintechs to participate in central bank digital currency project
The SA Reserve Bank has called on solutions providers to express interest in participating in its domestic central bank digital currency project. Through the project,…
Nationwide SA digital procurement, funding tour to kick off next month
A nationwide digital procurement and funding tour aimed at helping entrepreneurs to source opportunities and finance, is set to kick off on 8 June…
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