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…
Applications now open for 2018 Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
The Westerwelle Foundation, a German non-profit which aims to promote entrepreneurship and collaboration among innovators in emerging markets, has opened applications for the 2018 Westerwelle…
Makro acquisition of SA startup WumDrop will shrink delivery time to three hours
Leading wholesaler Makro, part of JSE-listed company Massmart, today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in startup courier and delivery service WumDrop. WumDrop co-founder…
Accelerators help fuel over 1200 startups with $17m in 2017, reveals data
Looking for some big money in exchange for support and recognition? You could try a business accelerator. In all 19 South African and international accelerators tracked by Ventureburn…
Fintech startup i-Pay secures R10m investment from Kalon Venture Partners
Johannesburg-based fintech startup i-Pay has secured a R10-million investment from venture capital (VC) firm and registered 12J VC fund Kalon Venture Partners. i-Pay’s electronic fund…
Here are the nine winners of the AfricArena innovation challenges
The winners of the nine innovation challenges that took place over the two-day AfricArena conference in Cape Town have been announced. Startups shortlisted to…
Top private equity firms among over 100 investors to listen to AfricArena pitches
Officials from international private equity investors such as AfricaInvest, Global Founders Capital and Breega Capital were among the over 100 investors that listened to pitches at the inaugural AfricArena…
Partner with corporates to access EU trade bloc, ambassador advises startups
Looking to scale-up in France or the EU, but worried about market access? Then you might want to consider partnering with a French corporate….
UK startup shines at 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards with two prizes
UK-based startup what3words that operates in Africa and has developed a unique geocoding address has clinched two awards at the 2017 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards held in Cape Town. The four-year old startup…
French Ambassador hints at more AfricArena conferences for continent
Couldn’t make it to the AfricArena tech conference? The French Ambassador to South Africa Christophe Farnaud today hinted that there will be more AfricArena Conferences…
Village Capital, PayPal launch African fintech investment readiness programme
Global venture capital (VC) firm Village Capital has collaborated with US payment platform PayPal to launch a three-month investment readiness programme, Village Capital Fintech Africa 2018….
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