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Savca selects 13 participants for fund manager development programme

The Southern African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (Savca) has selected 13 women and black fund managers for its Fund Manager Development Programme (FMDP)….

SA had bumper VC year in 2018 with investments up 31% over 2017, reveals report

Venture capital (VC) had a bumper year in South Africa in 2018, with southern African VC funds having made investments of over R1.5-billion last year…

Is spike in energy deals evidence that Section 12J funds are driving VC boom in SA?

Is a massive spike in energy deals last year evidence that a 2008 venture capital (VC) tax incentive is behind South Africa’s 31% increase…

Savca issues call to black and women fund managers for new training programme

Black as well as women fund managers looking to get a step up in the venture capital and private equity sector must hurry. Applications for…

So, what percentage of VC and angel investing goes to SA startups with women founders? [Updated]

UPDATE (14 August 2019): We neglected to include Smartblade’s R9.5-million investment from Savant in the below list. We have updated the list as well…

Nationwide SA digital procurement, funding tour to kick off next month

A nationwide digital procurement and funding tour aimed at helping entrepreneurs to source opportunities and finance, is set to kick off on 8 June…

SA tech startups still out of touch when getting angel, VC funding – survey

Over a quarter of founders or 29% of SA tech startups believe that they will grow their business by securing venture capital (VC) or funding…

Here are eight facts you should know about venture capital in South Africa

The value of venture capital (VC) investments rose by a whopping 134% to R872-million in 2016 over 2015, while ICT makes up 17% of…

Despite 134% growth in VC investments, sector still lacks liquidity says investor

The number of South African venture capital (VC) investments grew by 134% to R872-million in deals in 2016 over the previous year, shows Southern African Venture…

Knife Capital reveals deal with Swedish startup, bemoans lack of local funds

South African venture capital (VC) fund Knife Capital has co-invested in a Swedish startup alongside a Swedish fund, Knife Capital co-founder Keet van Zyl revealed today….

Capitalise on personal networks, venture capitalist Andrea Böhmert tells women

Andrea Böhmert, a partner at venture capital investment firm Knife Capital, believes women should be making better use of their networks to raise funding….

Tech sector in Cape Town needs more high-profile exits, state support – Winde

The Western Cape’s Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde says Cape Town needs more high-profile exits and better support from national and local government. Responding…

Private equity returns up a whopping 123% in 2016 reveals Savca report

South African private equity capital returns to investors were up 123.2% last year to R18.3-billion — up from R8.2-billion in 2015, reveals the Savca 2017 Private Equity…

Venture Capital continues to grow in SA

Interest in SA venture capital (VC) has seen steady growth. This growth in interest could translate into expanding opportunities for investors as well as…

SAVCA gets three new board members

The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has acquired three new board members after their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in…

SA private equity gains despite national economic slowdown

Looking for investment growth in South Africa? Well, private equity seems to be where most of the action is. A recent report by RisCura…

Ventureburn’s 2015 top 10 podcasts that you have to listen to

One of the exciting things at Ventureburn in 2015 was visiting startups in their offices — be they shared spaces, artsy dens or a…

Investors should look to private equity in Sub-Saharan Africa, says CEO of SAVCA

Private equity in Africa is set to present significant opportunities, says CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), Erika van der…

New regulations set to boost private equity activity in Namibia

New regulations in Namibia, requiring institutional investors to invest a minimum percentage of their assets into unlisted assets, are set to provide a significant…

SAVCA CEO: we need to be ‘realistic’ about SA’s growing VC sector [Q&A]

Venture capital is on the rise in South Africa. According to a recent survey by Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA)…

South African private equity returns continue to grow, says report

South African private equity returns continue to grow, according to a report released by South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA). This…

Survey: South Africa’s Venture Capital industry is now worth a massive R2bn

The South African venture capital (VC) industry now represents almost R2-billion in assets under management, a survey released by Southern African Venture Capital and…

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