South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
Accenture in hunt for Africa’s top 30 tech startups, here’s how you can apply
In a newly launched initiative, management consulting and professional services firm Accenture is on the hunt for Africa’s top 30 tech startups. In a post…
11 startups to pitch at second edition of Seedstars Kinshasa
A total of 11 of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) best startups are set to pitch at the second edition of Seedstars Kinshasa taking…
Here are the eight Kenyan startups selected to pitch at Seedstars Nairobi
Seedstars World, one of the world’s largest startup competitions, has selected the eight Kenyan startups to pitch at Seedstars Nairobi this Friday (21 September). The eight…
SA fintech JUMO closes $52m round led by Goldman Sachs
SA fintech JUMO today announced the close of an equity funding round of $52-million led by Goldman Sachs. Also participating in the round were Proparco, the…
Moroccan healthtech DabaDoc secures undisclosed investment from top insurer
Moroccan healtech DabaDoc — allows users to locate and make appointments with doctors online — has secured an undisclosed investment from the startup’s first institutional…
Luno to open new headquarters in Joburg, hire over 30 staff for office
SA bitcoin exchange Luno announced today that it will be opening a Johannesburg office. The office will serve as Luno’s regional headquarters for Africa. The…
Why I invest in teams over single founders – venture capitalist [Q&A]
You have a great idea, now you want to get funding for your startup. Do VCs prefer investing in teams or in single founder…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [17/09/2018]
What is the true meaning of financial inclusion and is innovation really making a difference? If you’re in Joburg you’ll want to attend an…
Cellular network body GSMA opens entries for 2019 Global Mobile Awards
The GSMA — the Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association, the trade body that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide — has announced that…
Egypt’s Elkrem selected for US-based ConsenSys Ventures’ Tachyon accelerator
Egyptian blockchain startup Elkrem is among 16 companies that have been selected for San Francisco based blockchain venture production studio ConsenSys Ventures‘ Tachyon accelerator. Elkrem is the only…
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