Everlytic is set to redefine customer communication with its revolutionary AI Studio, using WhatsApp for seamless chatbot interactions. The company, South Africa’s most trusted…
Afrinolly taking on all platforms with Windows 8 launch
Watch out iROKO Partners, it looks like competition is finding its way to you. AfriNolly a platform dedicated to African entertainment especially that of…
Growing ecommerce through innovative payment systems
Africa and ecommerce have become quite the BFFs over the last few years. Ecommerce plays are sprouting up everywhere and, on a continent where…
Mavericks, innovation, gaming & expats: Africa’s tech scene at a glance
My favorite thing about Africa right now is how everyone is gingered up about amazing things that are happening in the tech scene. It’s…
Bozza boss reveals major Omidyar Network investment
Bozza boss Emma Kaye has revealed to Ventureburn that Africa-friendly Omidyar Network made a sizable investment in the company. Bozza, which is currently based…
The trifecta of pitching (plus two): why good startups don’t get funded
People ask these questions often, especially in startup obsessed circles. Why don’t good startups get funded and why do bad ones? It seems there…
Silvertree Capital has ecommerce sweet tooth, sub-Saharan African focus
Africa’s tech investment landscape has gained a new fund which looks set to boost the emerging sector. The recently launched Silvertree Capital is a…
Gust Pay finally out of beta, ready to rock the mobile payment game
Saying mobile payments are blowing up in Africa is starting to get tired, but they really are. Stellenbosch-based startup Gust Pay just announced that…
Hey Africa’s tech scene, I am sick of your whining: an open letter
Dear Africa’s tech scene (ATS), Shut the frack up. I am starting to get bored with your whining. Don’t get me wrong, you are…
Dave McClure says Silicon Valley is ‘functionally illiterate’ at marketing
We here at Ventureburn think marketing is really important when it comes to thinking about your overall startup strategy. It’s better to start thinking…
Exclusive: Uber, the $50m smartphone-based private driver startup rolls into SA
A job post on LinkedIn suggests that everyone’s favourite private driver/car service, Uber, may finally be making its way to South Africa. According to…
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