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Local AI fintech startup secures $1.6-million investment

Johannesburg-based AI fintech startup, FinChatBot has secured $1.6-million from Saviu Ventures, a French investment holding company that focuses on African startups; Mauritius-based Compass Venture Capital and…

Kalon Venture Partners tops up three portfolio investments, makes new deal

SA venture capital (VC) company Kalon Venture Partners last year committed fresh investments in three of its current portfolio companies and last month invested…

Heavy Chef announces finalists of SA’s Five Most Exciting Startups list

The Heavy Chef Foundation has announced the 12 finalists of its SA’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups initiative ahead of an award ceremony that…

SA’s FinChatBot selected for Class 8 of INV Fintech accelerator

Johannesburg-based FinChatBot has been accepted into Class 8 of the New York based INV Fintech accelerator. FinChatBot develops artificial intelligence (AI) powered chat bots…

VC4A announces 12 startups selected for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase

African funding platform VC4A has announced the 12 companies selected for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase. The founders of the 12 companies will showcase their…

Paris-bound: Meet AfricArena’s 10 startups set to showcase at VivaTech

AfricArena has announced the names of 10 startups selected to join its delegation to the fourth edition of annual French tech conference VivaTech. VivaTech…

Here are the eight finalists of the Season 3 of the Santam Safety Ideas Challenge

General insurer Santam has selected eight finalists who will compete in the finals of Season 3 of its Santam Safety Ideas Challenge in August….

Are these the biggest disclosed VC deals in 2018 involving SA tech startups?

SA tech startups raised over a R1-billion or over $89.3-million in 2018. This is the figure available to Ventureburn through the 15 venture capital…

Kalon Venture Partners, Compass Capital invested $500k in FinChatBot [Updated]

SA venture capital firm Kalon Venture Partners and Mauritius-based VC Compass Capital today revealed that the investment that the two made last week in SA financial services…

Insurtech is transforming a staid South African insurance industry

One of the hottest trends in South African fintech in 2018 is insurtech — which has gained momentum over the last two years, says Dominique Collett,…

Here are the SA fintech startups to watch in 2018 [Opinion]

Fintech continues to surprise with little to touch the rise of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in 2017. This will continue in 2018 and I make…

FinChatBot to improve customer service, reduce costs for financial services

If you’ve had enough of being put on hold, speaking to call centres in India or waiting for that promised call back on your…

SA’s FinChatBot expands to France with a layover in Kenya

FinChatBot, a chatbot for financial services, has recently expanded into France, attracting interest from the Kenyan market. Founded last year after a market study conducted…

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers

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