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Startupbootcamp AfriTech soon recruiting for third cohort

Applications for the third cohort of Startupbootcamp AfriTech are set to open soon with fast-track scouting events set to take place in more than…

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [17/06/2020]

The SA government plans to allow more sectors of the economy to open under the level 3 lockdown restrictions. This, as Startupbootcamp and UK-South…

The New Normal: Africa’s VC sector needs a new paradigm [Opinion]

The New Normal is a new regular column Ventureburn will run, featuring business leaders and how Covid-19 is reshaping the tech world. Last month…

Customer care app iBleat looking to raise R5m in equity crowdfunding campaign

Two brothers — Neil Campbell and Grant Campbell — are looking to raise R5-million through an equity crowdfunding campaign for their customer care app…

Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme to accelerate 40 Egyptian fintechs

Cairo-based fintech focused venture capital (VC) and early stage fund Pride Capital has partnered with accelerator network Startupbootcamp to nurture 40 Egyptian fintech startups over the next four years through the Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme.

SA startup Pineapple to take on US market with Hartford InsurTech Hub

Just months after winning a place in the prestigious Google Launchpad Africa accelerator, Joburg based insurtech Pineapple has been accepted into the US based Hartford…

All 10 startups chosen for SBC AfriTech 2018 market ready – accelerator head

The 10 startups that have been selected by Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech for its 2018 cohort all have “market-ready” solutions, with SBC’s sponsors ready to work with them “starting…

As selection date nears 22 shortlisted for Startupbootcamp Cape Town accelerator

Startupbootcamp (SBC) Africa has announced the names of the top 22 startups selected to attend selections days for the organisation’s Cape Town accelerator. This…

SBC Africa calls for last applications to Cape Town accelerator

Ahead of tomorrow’s deadline for applications to its Cape Town accelerator, Startupbootcamp Africa (SBC) managing director Philip Kiracofe has called on startups to apply to the three-month…

Just under two days left to apply for Startupbootcamp Johannesburg FastTrack

Startups looking to participate at the Startupbootcamp Africa Johannesburg FastTrack event have just under two days to apply for one of 10 spots with…

Startupbootcamp kicks off FastTracks in Cape Town

High-growth accelerator Startupbootcamp Cape Town yesterday launched the 2018 Startupbootcamp annual FastTrack World Tour in the city. The tour will now head to Johannesburg on Wednesday…

TinyLoop wins H2O Hackathon, bags R20 000 grand prize

TinyLoop has been announced as the winner of the H20 Hackathon which was held last weekend (9 and 10 February) by accelerator Startupbootcamp Cape…

Startupbootcamp to kick off global FastTrack World Tour in Cape Town

Innovation accelerator Startupbootcamp Cape Town will kick off the 2018 Startupbootcamp (SBC) FastTrack World Tour in Cape Town on 19 February and has opened applications…

A look at 2017: the year that was for South Africa’s tech startup ecosystem

This year saw one of the biggest acquisitions of a South African startup – with the over $100-million GetSmarter deal. A chance meeting with 2U…

Inaugural Startupbootcamp Cape Town secures 32 agreements with corporates

Africa’s inaugural Startupbootcamp has helped bridge the gap between corporates and startups, with the initiative’s first cohort of 10 startups having secured 32 agreements…

SA legaltech startup NuvaLaw to set up in Holland, partner with insurance firms

Cape Town legaltech startup NuvaLaw yesterday signed an agreement with The Hague Business Agency and other Dutch authorities to set up in Leiden, The Netherlands to…

Black-owned insurtech startup Fo-Sho to unveil new short-term insurance product

Accelerator Startbootcamp Cape Town has scored some success, with South African insurtech startup Fo-Sho set to launch this Thursday (30 November) with its short-term insurance offering aimed at…

SA’s slowing economy, political volatility no concern for Swiss angel investors

South Africa’s current political volatility and the slowing economy is no concern for a group of six Swiss angel investors who have contributed to…

AfricArena Tech Conference to be ‘one-stop shop’ for startups and investors

A “one-stop shop” for deal making. That’s what AfricArena Tech Conference lead organiser Christophe Viarnaud claims the two-day conference set for 6 and 7 November at…

Startupbootcamp receives 518 applications for first Cape accelerator

Startupbootcamp has received 518 applications for its inaugural Startupbootcamp accelerator programme in Cape Town. Benjamin Caine, scouting manager at Startupbootcamp Africa, said in an…

Startupbootcamp InsurTech fasttracks head to Johannesburg, Cape Town

Europe’s leading accelerator programme Startupbootcamp is getting geared up to showcase South Africa’s entrepreneurial talent in the global market through the third series of Startupbootcamp InsurTech FastTrack…

Ten days left to apply for first ever Startupbootcamp Cape Town

International business accelerator Startupbootcamp today issued a final call for applications to its Cape Town programme. In a press release today, the accelerator said…

‘Shortage of township startups with innovative, unique ideas’

Too many township startups are pursuing “me-too ideas” over innovative ideas, says Innovation Hub CEO McLean Sibanda. Speaking to Ventureburn, Sibanda says the organisation,…

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