Following repeated criticism for its handling of hate speech and misinformation (which resulted in an advertising boycott earlier this year), Facebook has introduced some…
Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [19/05/2020]
At least 75% of small businesses in South Africa will close down if the lockdown runs past 30 June, according to a new survey….
Momentum Metropolitan reveals it’s backing insurtech, fintech through local VC [Q&A]
SA insurance company Momentum Metropolitan is partnering with a local venture capital (VC) company and a VC from the UK to develop innovative financial…
‘SA SME Fund set to be among country’s biggest institutional investors by year end’
South Africa’s R1.4-billion SA SME Fund has thus far approved R1-billion for investment in a number of funds that will lend to small businesses…
Raising funding in Africa? Here are 12 venture capitalists you should know about
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a tech startup founder who is looking to raise venture capital (VC) funding. The good news is…
