Tech startup South Africa

Cape Town healthtech Aviro secures funding

Cape Town-based healthtech Aviro Health has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-series A funding round led by ASISA ESD Fund (managed by Edge…

Local fintech Payflex secures funding

Johannesburg-based fintech startup Payflex has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Australian-listed multinational Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P), a buy now pay later player with a…

Bottles launches donation feature to assist Cape Town firefighters

The on-demand delivery app, Bottles, acquired by Pick n Pay, has launched a feature that allows users to donate much-needed items to support firefighters…

SA tech startup aims to promote emotional intelligence among students

Johannesburg-based tech startup It’sOk has created a cutting-edge emotional intelligence app that is designed specifically for a school environment. The tech startup has combined…

SA tech startup AURA expands to East Africa

Johannesburg-based security tech startup and medical response platform AURA has announced that it will be expanding into Kenya. AURA is expanding its operations to Kenya…

SA car tech startup creates automotive marketplace for locals

Johannesburg-based car tech startup My Car Guide has created a ”two-sided” marketplace that enables users to purchase a range of automotive-related products at affordable…

New car tech startup to launch in South Africa

New car tech startup Cridde will launch its innovative new app-based car-sharing platform that aims to disrupt the car rental sector at the end…

SA security startup launches world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot

A South African security startup and medical response platform, AURA, in partnership with Tracker, has launched the world’s first WhatsApp security chatbot. Locals will be…

New tech startups aims to provide affordable groceries for townships

Thrift online, a new South African tech startup has created an innovative new platform that elevates the traditional stokvel business model, digitizing it to…

SA edtech becomes country’s first registered play-focused preschool franchise

Play Sense, a local edtech startup has secured government accreditation, making it the first registered play-focused preschool franchise in the country. This ground-breaking edtech…

Local tech startup launches platform to assist businesses

Launching in the height of the national lockdown in March 2020, Eloh App functions to provide a one-stop platform for locals to access a…

Automotive tech startup improves vehicle trade-in

Local automotive tech startup, Motomatch has created an innovative vehicle sales platform for the purchasing and selling of vehicles. The innovative platform uses new technology to…

Programme launched to strengthen tech ecosystem in Western Cape

The Western Cape Government’s Digital Economy Unit within the Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the region’s first programme dedicated to strengthening…

Carscan secures funding from leading SA VC investors

A cutting-edge South African tech startup, Carscan, has secured an undisclosed amount of investment funding from Kalon Venture Partners, IDF Capital, and a private…

New SA tech startup to shakeup events industry

A new tech startup and a first of its kind, GetVen, will launch in Gauteng and the Western Cape at the end of September…

Local tech startup launches innovative cover for wills

CliqTech, a South African tech startup has launched a unique product called SmartCover, an innovative service, that aims to cover all expenses and fees…

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