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…
Move over Uber, Taxify here’s latest ride-hailing startup uMashesha
An increasing number of SA players are opting to open ride-hailing startups — in a market already dominated by the well resourced Uber and Taxify. But…
German foundation Westerwelle launches startup hub in Kigali
Berlin based non-profit the Westerwelle Foundation has, in partnership with the Evonik Foundation, officially opened the Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali. The Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali was…
Meet Smart Lab, Tanzania’s latest accelerator and innovation lab
Earlier this year, Smart Codes CEO and founder Edwin Bruno realised that there was something missing in Tanzania’s startup ecosystem — an accelerator that…
Y Combinator increases deal size to $150k, adds investment contract types
US seed accelerator Y Combinator (YC) has increased its standard deal size of the investments it makes, from $120 000 to $150 000, while keeping its…
Jumia, Rocket Internet still mum on whether African tech giant will list in US
Lagos-based ecommerce giant Jumia and one of its main investors Rocket Internet remain mum on whether the tech firm intends to launch an initial public offering (IPO)…
City of Ekhuruleni, Sabtia to set up forum to support township economies
Township entrepreneurs may be in for added support. The City of Ekurhuleni and the Southern Africa Business and Technology Incubation Association (Sabtia) plan to work…
How Jozi innovator turned loyalty card hobby into startup with over 150 clients
Not many of us have had the fortune to be able to turn our hobbies into a full-fledged business as Tshepiso Manyoha has had. Manyoha,…
Here’s what you need to know about Kenya’s tech startup ecosystem
Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or other…
Egyptian healthtech Vezeeta raises $12m in Series-C round led by Riyadh VC STV
Egyptian healthtech startup Vezeeta has closed a $12-million Series C funding round led by Riyadh-based venture capital fund Saudi Technology Ventures (STV). At least three…
Tunisian robotics startup Enova Robotics raises $1.6-million from Capsa Capital
Tunisian robotics startup Enova Robotics has raised $1.6-million from Tunis-based investment firm Capsa Capital. In a phone call with Ventureburn today (18 September) Enova…
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