We all have them. Those apps we open without thinking. Not because we need anything in particular, but because they feel… safe, in some…
Finfind initiative to link SA lenders with entrepreneurs seeking finance
SA banks and lenders may soon be able to use a finance-matching platform to source entrepreneurs looking for finance, if a new initiative piloted…
Afri-Fi takes second place at Mozilla-backed Innovation Challenge
SA’s Afri-Fi has been announced as the runner-up in the Mozilla Equal Rating Innovation Challenge and walks away with USD$75 000 in funding. Afri-Fi…
Lidya closes US$1.25-million in Seed Funding
Fintech platform Lidya has closed a seed funding round of USD$1.25-million, being led by Accion Venture Lab, the company announced. Newid Capital were among several other investors also responsible…
Hepstar heads to Silicon Valley Plug and Play accelerator
Cape Town based travel technology startup, Hepstar has been selected to participate in Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play accelerator hosted by the Plug and Play…