Lenovo Southern Africa’s flagship event, Accelerate 2025, has just wrapped up in Johannesburg — and if the conversations are anything to go by, the…
4 tips startups need to keep in mind when raising first round funding
Being a startup founder can be downright challenging. Whether it is developing a sound business plan, building a team, or acquiring customers, you will…
Richard Branson, Al Gore, Steve Case back Kenyan solar startup M-Kopa in $19m round
The likes of Virgin Group’s Sir Richard Branson, former US Vice President Al Gore and AOL founder Steve Case have invested US$19-million in Kenyan…
Gust, Africa Business Angel Network partner to support early-stage investment
One of the world’s largest global match-making platforms for high-growth entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, Gust, and the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) have partnered…
3 ways investors can navigate Africa’s mobile markets
As investment opportunities go, Africa’s mobile market is about to have its day in the sun.Two-thirds of the sub-Saharan population own mobile devices, and…
