We all have them. Those apps we open without thinking. Not because we need anything in particular, but because they feel… safe, in some…
Fintura Heads to Silicon Valley After Winning SA Startup World Cup
A South African fintech startup is headed to the global stage. Fintura, an AI-powered accounting platform for professionals, has won the South African chapter…
Local venture capitalist blames Silicon Valley for over valuation of SA startups
Over valuations are becoming increasingly prevalent among early-stage entrepreneurs in South Africa and Silicon Valley is to blame. So, says venture capitalist Clive Butkow of Kalon Venture…
Is Silvertree’s co-entrepreneur model the answer to Silicon Valley?
What is a co-entrepreneur? A glorified manager or a true entrepreneur? For Silvertree Internet Holdings managing director and co-founder Manuel Koser a co-entrepreneur is any entrepreneur whose…
Silicon Valley VC model doesn’t work in Africa, argues Silvertree Holdings man
The Silicon Valley venture capital (VC) model doesn’t work in Africa and other emerging markets, argues Manuel Koser, the managing director and co-founder of…
