Let’s be honest, when you upgrade to a shiny new 1Gbps fibre line, the first thing you do is run a speed test. And…
Solvesting’s P2P lending wants to bridge SME investments in emerging markets
Over the past few years, Africa has seen record levels of foreign direct investment, peaking at US$56.3-billion in 2013. Yet, studies still show that medium-sized enterprises…
Foodpanda buys out Asian competitors with massive expansion
When German startup factory Rocket Internet moves, it moves big. And no less so is Foodpanda proving this with its most recent announcement. Rocket…
ApexPeak expands to the Middle East with Cashnomix acquisition
Marking its expansion into the Middle East, alternative finance company ApexPeak has just acquired Dubai based Cashnomix — a cloud based invoicing service. ApexPeak,…
Israeli VCs raised US$914-million in 2014, the most in six years
Israel is, without doubt, one of the most exciting startup hotspots on the planet. If it’s not the admiring government support, it’s the succinct…
