The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
SA’s Facebook for vehicle buyers and sellers, YouSellCars out to raise R6m in campaign
Promising to be a “Facebook for vehicle buyers and sellers”, SA’s YouSellCars platform is looking to raise R6-million in an equity crowdfunding campaign for what…
ChefDirect looking to raise R5m to become Uber of food delivery for SA restaurants
Farmers have long had a raw deal when selling their goods on the market. They’re often hapless price takers, while middle-men such as farm…
Lateral Capital holds initial close of $50m venture fund
Lateral Capital, a US venture capital fund focused on sub-Saharan Africa, has announced that it has exceeded its initial closing target of $20-million for…
Tech firms serving Africa raised over $2bn in funding in 2019 reveals Partech report
Venture capital (VC) investments in tech companies that serve the African market last year grew 74% over 2018 — to total over $2-billion, through…
