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Startup Guide Summit to celebrate 10-year mark in Lisbon

In a celebration of a decade of ground-breaking entrepreneurship, Startup Guide has announced the Startup Guide Summit, a milestone event set to take place…

Konnect leads digital payments innovation in Maghreb

Konnect’s victory at the AfricArena Tunisia Summit is not just a confidence-booster, but also opens doors for collaborations with other regional players, particularly in…

Navigating start-up exits: ‘Optimise for success’

A panel of prominent venture capitalists and investment analysts gathered at the AfricArena Tunisia Summit to discuss the nuances of start-up exits in the…

AfricArena Tunisia Summit: Meet the top start-ups!

The AfricArena Tunisia Summit wrapped up on Thursday afternoon with a dazzling awards ceremony, capping off two days of insightful discussions and fierce start-up…

Nigeria aims high: Training 3 million tech talents by 2027

Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, revealed an audacious plan to train three million tech talents over the next…

South African logitech startup Tripplo closes seed round

Tripplo, the Johannesburg-based logistics software platform, has successfully secured a US$1.8 million equity investment, concluding its seed funding extension round. The round was led…

Cue secures $500k for AI-powered customer service boom

Cue, a pioneering force in AI-driven customer service solutions, has successfully secured $500 000 in funding, a significant leap towards revolutionising customer service through…

AfricArena, FMO join forces to fuel Africa’s tech revolution

AfricArena and FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, have announced the expansion of their partnership through the FMO Ventures programme, aimed at providing enhanced…

Introducing Lula: Your all-in-one cash flow solution for SMEs

In a move aimed at bolstering the financial health of South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises, leading fintech player Lulalend has undergone a transformative…

Breaking barriers: proven tips for women entrepreneurs

In a world where gender equality remains a formidable challenge, South Africa emerges as a beacon of progress, celebrating the remarkable rise of women…

GirlCode hackathon empowers future tech queens

In a bid to address the glaring gender disparity within the South African technology industry, GirlCode, a software development skills organisation, has undertaken an…

Founders Factory Africa sparks $114m tech revolution

The vibrant landscape of African technology innovation is set to receive an electrifying surge, as Founders Factory Africa announces a $114 million injection of…

Cape Town Welcomes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Center

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has further extended its commitment to democratising access to cloud skills training with the inauguration of its first international AWS…

VitruvianMD Secures $1.25 Million Funding to Revolutionise Medical Diagnostics

VitruvianMD, a pioneering medtech startup, has raised an impressive $1.25 million (equivalent to over R23 million) in their recent Seed Extension II funding round….

Vodacom Launches First SME Summit to Empower South African Small Businesses

Telecommunications leader Vodacom has unveiled a pioneering initiative, the inaugural Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Summit, titled #SMEThriveSummit. This strategic endeavor is designed to…

Uber Eats Partners with African Management Institute to Enhance South Africa’s Restaurant Industry

In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to the growth and sustainability of South Africa’s restaurant sector, Uber Eats has unveiled a groundbreaking…

AfricArena unveils stellar line-up for Nairobi summit

The stage is set for a start-up tour de force as the AfricArena Nairobi Summit unveiled a line-up of esteemed speakers who are poised…

Screan accelerates gig economy with online used car sales

In South Africa’s bustling gig economy, a transformative wave is gaining momentum, led by pioneering technology start-ups like Screan. This digital platform orchestrates seamless…

Moove secures $76m funding to drive global expansion

Moove, the ground-breaking mobility global fintech, has announced a substantial infusion of $76 million in new funding, a testament to its mission of revolutionizing…

Could private equity on the African continent do better?

Bryan Turner, partner at Spear Capital, reimagines the trajectory of African private equity. He uncovers the challenges, seizes the opportunities, and explores innovative strategies that…

Knife Capital: $50m Series B fund triumphs

In a significant development for African innovation, Knife Capital has successfully concluded the final close of its $50 million African Series B expansion fund,…

Enter Now To Be The Next Entrepreneur of the Year®

Sponsored by Business Partners In recognition of the unwavering determination and success of South African entrepreneurs, we proudly announce the launch of the Business…

Fledge Capital backs top online watch retailer Luxury Time

A premium online watch retailer in South Africa, Luxury Time, has caught the eye of Fledge Capital, a renowned independent investment company. Celebrating its…

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