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…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [3/3/2019]
For those in Cape Town this week, look out for Africa Tech Week, which takes place on Monday and Tuesday (4 and 5 March)…
CcHub planning on launching more Design Labs across the continent says founder
The Lagos-based Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) is planning to launch further design labs on the continent, CcHub CEO and founder Bosun Tijani has revealed to…
I’M IN Accelerator to commence with all-women cohort in May
An all women cohort is in the pipeline at Johannesburg-based I’M IN Accelerator, and is set to start in May with the aim of…
Microtraction looking to invest outside Nigeria says partner Dayo Koleowo
Lagos-based early-stage investment platform Microtraction is looking to do “some non-Nigerian” deals this year, its former principal investment officer and newly appointed partner Dayo…
Kenya’s mSurvey to take on Nigeria after securing follow-on funding from Proparco
Nairobi-based mobile survey platform mSurvey is looking to expand operations and take on the Nigerian market after the firm’s recent announcement that it secured follow-on funding from…
French investor I&P says IPAE 2 fund ‘on track’ after €25-million second closing
French impact investment group Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) says its new fund is on track to raise between €80-million and €90-million after last week…
Cairo-based GoodsMart announces second investment from Algebra Ventures
Cairo-based household shopping app GoodsMart today announced that it has secured its second investment from Egyptian venture capital (VC) firm Algebra Ventures. The deal…
‘Real projects will get African regulators to shift stance on crypto, blockchain’
Entrepreneurs who help develop real projects on the blockchain is what is likely to drive African regulators to begin regulating cryptocurrency and blockchain. So,…
SA’s Xineoh in $500k funding round, as it eyes opening second Canada office
SA tech company Xineoh has closed a $500 000 equity funding round and is now exploring opening a second office in Canada — in…
Ctrl CEO says Santam investment will give the insurtech two to three years runway
SA short term insurer Santam’s investment in Cape Town based digital insurance broker Ctrl — announced late last month — will give the insurtech…
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