Startups

WIN: SMEs stand a chance to win R10 000

Founders of South African SMEs are encouraged to participate in a national survey and win R 10 000 in cash. Finfind, one of South…

Seven useful tips for new tech startups

Creating a tech startup can be a daunting and thrilling experience and Mark Germishuys, CEO fo NGA has provided some tips of advice for…

Early investors in 4IR startups set to reap rewards [Opinion]

According to Brand Hubb, early investors in startups with exposure to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) are benefiting from significant revenue growth despite the…

Local proptech company HouseMe secures funding

Cape Town-based proptech startup HouseME has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from new and existing investors. HouseME has secured an undisclosed amount of…

Landing an investor in times of uncertainty [Opinion]

It may be the fear of a pending pandemic, lockdowns and calls for social distancing due to Covid-19 or even a looming recession that…

Tech startups share their lockdown experiences

Several of South Africa’s startups, associated with AlphaCode, share how the country’s extended lockdown has provided some with growth opportunities as some individuals adapt…

Infographic: the 2018 Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey

The 2018 Ventureburn Tech Startup Survey, powered by Telkom Futuremakers, has delivered plenty of insights into the South African startup landscape. The survey, following…

French Tech Cape Town looking for 2 startups to pitch in France

French tech ecosystem hub French Tech Cape Town is looking for two startups to pitch in France. Those chosen will be able to meet investors, “leading”…

Seedstars World is looking for 10 startup contestants in Uganda

Ugandan startups are in luck as international pitching competition Seedstars World is heading back to the country on 30 September. The event will be looking for…

USA looks to create ‘startup visa’ for international entrepreneurs

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to publish a new rule in order to accommodate foreign startups. Entitled the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), this will…

Innovation Summit: watch and learn at Ventureburn Pitching Den [Native Article]

Pitching your business/startup to potential investors is a daunting task for almost any entrepreneur, but what better way to get pointers than by watching…

South African Business Angel Network to fill key gap?

Right now in the South African funding landscape, there is a gap between the ‘friends, fools and family’ money at the base of the…

Moving the Mother City forward by creating opportunity for all [Sponsored]

Creating cities of opportunity for South Africans are shaped by fostering enabling environments and by inspiring innovation. Local and international speakers addressed these topics at…

Village Capital needs fintech startups for FinTech: Africa 2016 programme

Training and investment company Village Capital is looking for entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa for its FinTech: Africa 2016 programme. The event aims to find startups who…

SA to receive first non-profit association for growing angel investors

SA will be receiving its first national non-profit association to grow angel investors, named the South African Business Angel Network (SABAN). It is set to…

GroTech looks to raise additional R38-million for funding

VC firm GroTech is looking to raise an additional R38-million in funding. This comes after the company received R62-million in its last round. GroTech…

Nigeria’s NetPlusDotCom taps Etisalat to rollout STORM app mPOS solution

A few weeks ago, Ventureburn focused on how African telecoms operators can have a mutually beneficial innovation-driven relationship with startups specifically by making their…

CES to host Africa Tech Now Village startup showcase in 2017

Taking place at the yearly CES technology exhibition in Las Vegas, Eureka Park is the destination for startups to launch new products during the event. In…

Travel startup Timbuktu aims to take fuss out of safaris

A new travel company aims to take the hassle out of safari trips on the African continent. Based in Cape Town but focusing on the…

South Korea launches another global accelerator

South Korea has been making a concerted effort to attract global startups lately. Earlier this year, the country launched the K-Startup Grand Challenge, inviting…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/07/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Here are the pros and cons to starting your own startup

Movies depict a grand view of an entrepreneur, a view of a life that’s filled with bright ideas and enthusiastic men and women. The…

There’s a Startup Weekend happening in Mauritius

There’s a Startup Weekend in the island nation of Mauritius taking place from 15 to 17 July at the BPML CyberTower 1 in Ebene. The event is…

Productivity On A Large Screen

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

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

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

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

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

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers