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Local proptech startup secures funding from UK investment firm

Roundr, a Cape Town-based proptech startup has secured a disclosed amount of venture capital funding from i7V, a UK-based investment firm. The funding will…

Stricter taxes on the horizon for SA cryptocurrency traders

Mazars, an accounting and tax consulting group has urged cryptocurrency traders in South Africa to prepare for possible stricter taxes. According to reported indicated…

WATCH: Ventureburn and Kalon Venture Partners webinar series part one

In our first webinar, hosted by Ventureburn in Partnership with Kalon Venture Partners, we discussed the possible changes in legislation along with covering an…

Egypt-based food-tech startup secures six-figure seed funding

Egypt-based food-tech startup Ordera, a mobile application focusing on enhancing the pick-up and drive-thru experience in the food and beverage industry, has announced the…

Pre-accelerator programme for black female tech founders launches

South African black women with an early-stage technology business idea or concept are encouraged to apply to I’M IN’s new pre-accelerator programme. Successful applicants…

SA tech company secures major contract with Britain’s National Health Services

Signapps, a South African health technology company Healthcent has won a prestigious contract with Britain’s National Health Services (NHS). In terms of the contract,…

Register for our first free webinar hosted with Kalon Venture Partners

Ventureburn will be hosting our first-ever free webinar series with the first session taking place tomorrow at 11am. Hosted in partnership with Kalon Venture Partners,…

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

World SME Day on 27 June is supposed to be a celebration of entrepreneurial grit. But for most small businesses in South Africa, it…

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

As Africa’s financial sector races toward digital transformation, one thing remains clear: legacy infrastructure is still a massive drag on progress. Now, Huawei Cloud…

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

The fintech boom in Africa just received a major infrastructure boost. Mastercard has partnered with enza, a fast-rising payment solutions company, to unlock direct…

Five Ways to Back South Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs

Youth unemployment in South Africa remains one of the country’s most urgent socio-economic challenges. Yet, the solution many continue to champion is also one…

Novare Holdings anchors R2.8 billion Investment

In a bold move linking African capital with American industrial innovation, Novare Holdings, a leading South African institutional investment firm, has committed to anchor…

Investors Finding Their Way Back to the Kenyan Market

After weathering a series of economic challenges over the past few years, Kenya is once again capturing the attention of global investors. With a…

African VC Market Rebound

The venture capital landscape across South Africa and the broader African continent is entering a period of cautious recovery and renewed opportunity, following two…

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

South Africa’s smallest businesses are doing the heavy lifting – but they’re still being left behind. A new report by Finfind, in partnership with…

Nedbank backs SwiftVEE’s PrysWys to bring fintech to the farm gate

South African agri-tech startup SwiftVEE has secured a strategic collaboration with Nedbank Agribusiness, aimed at streamlining access to agricultural inputs through embedded finance. Under…

SA-born AURA raises €13.5m (R270m) Series B to take on US emergency response market

South African emergency tech startup AURA has secured €13.5 million (~R270 million) in Series B funding, marking a major milestone in its mission to…

EmpowaEntrepreneurs 2025 Targets Africa’s High-Growth Founders and Investors

South Africa is set to host one of the continent’s most anticipated gatherings for entrepreneurs and investors — the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit, taking place…

Outcomes-Based Funding Delivers Real Jobs for SA Youth – A New Model for SME-Led Growth

A new outcomes-based employment model is quietly reshaping how South Africa tackles youth unemployment — and it’s delivering results. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund,…

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