F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
9 things we learnt at Startup Grind Cape Town
The latest Startup Grind Cape Town event took place on Friday, featuring Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. The fireside chat covered a wide variety…
‘Shortage of VC funding, not of black entrepreneurs’
The US has no shortage of black entrepreneurs. The shortage rather is one of funding for black entrepreneurs, says Monique Woodard of 500 Startups. Woodard, speaking…
Why did 22seven founder leave Old Mutual? [Exclusive]
News broke earlier this week that 22seven would finally be absorbed into Old Mutual, following the app’s acquisition in 2013. It was also confirmed…
Old Mutual brings 22seven in-house, founders leave
Old Mutual made headlines back in 2013 when it acquired personal finance app 22seven for an undisclosed sum. At the time of the deal,…
Katlego Maphai interview: rivals, data, staff, and more
We were fortunate enough to attend the second Startup Grind Cape Town event of the year, headlined by Katlego Maphai. The Yoco co-founder tackled…
Startup Grind: 12 things we learnt from Yoco’s Katlego Maphai
The second Startup Grind Cape Town event of the year took place on Monday night at Workshop 17, featuring Katlego Maphai, co-founder of Yoco….
Local blockchain-based AR game nears funding goal
A new Blockchain-based augmented reality (AR) mobile game, made in South Africa, looks well on its way to meeting its crowdfunding target. Michael Deon…
Carter: another ‘Tinder for X’ app launches in SA
We’ve seen quite a few ‘Tinder for X’ or ‘Uber of X’ apps launching in the last year or two, with the car buying…
Ventureburn, Startup Grind CT announce partnership
Good news for startup enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs! Ventureburn is teaming up with startup community Startup Grind Cape Town. The partnership will see…
Report: African tech startups receive funding boost in 2016
The number of African tech startups receiving funding in 2016 has risen by almost 17% compared to the previous year, a new report found….
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