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Funding boost fuels Oakantswe Construction’s success

In a remarkable achievement for women in entrepreneurship, Oakantswe Construction and Projects, an electrical contracting firm based in Pretoria, has secured funding through the…

FNB commits R200m to grow SMEs through Vumela 4

Significant and growing unemployment and poverty are risks to the sustainability of South Africa. A growing and sustainable SME sector does a great deal…

Township butchery king unlocks R5m investment to scale

With successful butcheries already established in Thokoza and Katlehong, entrepreneur Dexter Letele, has secured a R5 million loan to launch a third site, bringing his…

Engen Convoy Fund investment unlocks opportunities for DKN Transport

Road freight logistics solutions company DKN Transport will be able to expand its fleet size and create additional jobs thanks to an undisclosed, but…

Local lithium-ion battery manufacturer I-G3N secures R20m investment

South African battery manufacturer I-G3N has secured R20 million in investment to help the company grow and promote renewable energy on the continent. The…

Edtech startup Syafunda lands R2.5m investment from Edge Growth

SA edtech startup Syafunda has received a R2.5-million investment from Edge Growth which will allow the startup to scale its platform to meet the…

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [25/03/2020]

As South Africa heads for a lockdown set to start at midnight tomorrow, the government revealed more details on financial support for small businesses….

‘Fintech to help True Impact Fund distribute R1bn at zero management fees’

A new fund aims to use a fintech platform to disburse R1-billion to 2000 small businesses over the next three years which will allow…

What Edge Growth looks for when investing in entrepreneurs [Q&A]

The ability to manage complicated tasks and still stay focused, deep industry experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to take advice from…

VC association Savca appoints new directors to fill two vacancies

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) announced the appointment yesterday of two new directors, as well as the re-appointment of…

‘Investor’s share in Giraffe funding round valued at R10m to R20m’ [Updated]

SA startup Giraffe announced today that it has closed a second funding round, with a lead investor participating in the round revealing that its own share of…

A new paradigm for scaling early stage impact investing in SA

The world is facing diminishing natural resources, a growing population and an increasing economic inequality. But impact investing can help solve these issues. Impact investing…

Funding your startup: Ventureburn lists the SA investors delivering [2019 update]

For entrepreneurs wanting to find early-stage funding, this is the article for you. As there is generally a veil of secrecy surrounding funding and…

‘Joburg 10XE accelerator helped me add 50 employees in nine months’

Entrepreneur Michael Roberts has been able to grow his software company from 90 to 140 people in just nine months, thanks to the Johannesburg-based accelerator 10XE. “(The…

Startups to take 1GIANTleap from idea to concept in 12 weeks with new programme

Want to get help developing your new business idea? Startups have until this Monday (5 June) to apply to the 1GIANTleap programme which aims to…

SA startup Mobenzi receives R16m investment from Edge Growth

Andi Friedman is feeling “energised and excited” following a R16-million investment his startup Mobenzi received from the Vumela Fund. Friedman said the Series-A funding served as…

SAB invites 67 entrepreneurs to pitch for 67 seconds this Mandela Day

South African Breweries (SAB) is celebrating Nelson Mandela Day in the spirit of entrepreneurship on 18 July. At The Lean Jump event, 67 startups…

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