South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
We raised R34m in 2018 announces Cape Town fintech CloudOne.mobi [Updated]
Cape Town based fintech startup CloudOne.mobi today announced that it had raised R34-million in two funding rounds that closed at the end of last…
Entries for third batch of 500 Startups’ MENA Dojo Series A programme now open
In a blog post on Tuesday, 500 Startups said the mentorship driven programme — which will cost each selected startup $15 000 in tuition — will see the accelerator bring in mentors from Silicon Valley and around the world to assist with growth hacking and marketing techniques.
SBC AfriTech opens applications for 2019 FastTrack Tour events
Applications for each SBC AfriTech FastTrack Tour event close three days ahead of time
Nominations for $100k 2019 Anzisha Prize now open
Nominations for the 2019 cohort opened last Friday (1 February) while Anzisha Prize Coordinator for Global Programmes Melanie Mboya told Ventureburn yesterday (5 February) that applications will open next Friday (15 February), with both applications and nominations closing on 13 April.
WFP opens applications for Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger
In a statement, the WFP Innovation Accelerator said it is mainly looking for proposals that “could transform” the lives of smallholder farmers and small-scale livestock producers, reach a step change in food systems or increase the effectiveness of emergency response.
Up to R200k in funding up for grabs in Santam Safety Ideas Challenge Season 3
The Santam Safety Ideas Challenge Season 3 winner will receive R200 000 in seed funding and a pilot with Santam
EWB Canada announces new investment in Kenyan fintech startup FarmDrive
Kenyan fintech FarmDrive has received a new investment from Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB Canada). It follows a $50 000 investment the startup received from…
Partech raises €125m for Africa Fund targeting Series-A and Series-B startups
Silicon Valley based venture capital (VC) fund Partech has completed a capital raise for its Africa Fund, with the fund closing at €125-million, more…
New web tool to assist SA startups with hiring and firing staff goes live
A free-to-use web tool, which helps South African startups and small businesses with labour relations processes and matters, has gone live. The tool is…
Sun Exchange closes ICO with $1m raised, just 20% of target
SA startup The Sun Exchange, a blockchain-based solar micro-leasing marketplace, has concluded its initial coin offering (ICO) — having raised just over $1-million, just 20% of…
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