South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
New African VC aims to aid SMMEs with early-stage funding
Nigeria-based pre-seed and seed firm Voltron Capital announced its official launch in a statement last week. Close to two-thirds of startups want to raise…
Venture capital continues to grow in South Africa – survey
A survey of the venture capital industry in South Africa has shown 122 local startups received a record R1.39 billion from investors during 2020….
CDI Capital Growth Fund opens funding applications for small businesses
CDI Capital Growth has announced that it is opening applications for funding grants to help small businesses, with the aim to create 600 news…
Naspers invests R34m in local insurance advice app Ctrl
Naspers has announced it will invest R34 million in startup Ctrl, a short-term insurance marketplace digital platform that connects clients, brokers, and insurers. The…