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Knowledge, networks, funding: what’s behind VC that set up Uber exit [Q&A]

It’s just days after arguably the biggest deal so far this year — Cape Town founded company orderTalk’s exit to Uber Eats. Many may be…

Savca raises concern over governance issues in Section 12J VC tax incentive

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) has raised concern that governance issues could emerge in some venture capital companies approved…

Capital flight talk over says Grovest man on launch of R200m Metta Capital fund

The talk of “capital flight” from South Africa has come to an end, believes venture capitalist Jeff Miller, following the launch yesterday of Metta Capital, the first…

Surge in black entrepreneurs, Gauteng challenges Silicon Cape as startup capital

Gauteng is now home to 44% of tech startup founders — behind the Western Cape’s 47%. The percentage of black startups has risen from…

Startups hold unrealistic view on securing VC, angel funding suggests new survey

Over a quarter of South African tech startup founders believe that they will grow their business by securing venture capital (VC) or funding from…

4Di Capital funding was ‘less than R10m’ confirms SA IoT startup Sensor Networks

Cape based Internet of Things (IoT) platform Sensor Networks has secured funding from South African venture capital (VC) fund 4Di Capital. Sensor Networks founder…

Foreign investment injection could propel South Africa’s VC ecosystem, 12J funds

Ask any tech startup and they’ll tell you that raising venture capital (VC) in South Africa is not easy, that said, it’s a lot…

Major VC Knife Capital officially launches online due diligence tool

Today, South African VC firm Knife Capital officially launched its online due diligence tool for startups and investors. The web-based tool, called YueDiligence, automates…

4 tips on getting the right angel investor for your startup

The spotlight is usually on the most active VCs leading massive rounds across the board. But what about those relatively unsung heroes that fill…

Capria launches global business accelerator for impact VCs

US-based venture capital firm Capria has launched a global accelerator programme for impact VCs. Yes, that’s a VC-cum-accelerator for VCs. Claiming to be the first…

Hong Kong VC firm partners with Nairobi, Cape Town Garage

Hong Kong venture capital firm and entrepreneurial hub Nest recently signed a partnership agreement with the Nairobi Garage and Cape Town Garage to connect…

Is state VC funding becoming the name of the game?

The Indian government this week launched a much awaited venture capital (VC) fund. Dubbed the India Aspiration Fund, the 20 billion rupee fund (US$306-million)…

From banker to VC: what I’ve learned from SA’s startup space so far

In 2013, Michael Jordaan stepped down as CEO of FNB after 12 years of working for the financial institution. Jordaan spearheaded an era of…

Hong Kong VC firm Nest expands to Nairobi to support continent’s talents

Hong Kong VC and incubation firm Nest has recently announced its expansion into Africa, connecting local talent with Asian investors abroad. Founded by Simon…

5 key steps to getting your startup ready for funding

It’s the age of the startup. Technology is enabling us to solve more problems at a greater speed than ever before. Solutions to big…

No surprise: funding the biggest hurdle for SA’s startups

Over the past couple of years, there have been plenty of funding successes for the South African startup scene to celebrate. Just this year,…

Israeli VCs raised US$914-million in 2014, the most in six years

Israel is, without doubt, one of the most exciting startup hotspots on the planet. If it’s not the admiring government support, it’s the succinct…

How do you infiltrate the startup ecosystem in Africa?

The question posed by the headline makes Africa’s VC (Venture Capitalist) ecosystem seem like the mafia, where your cousin Vinny has to introduce you…

African VC activity shows impressive spike in 2014

It’s been a good year for Africa’s startups. In terms of investment activity at least, data from one of the world’s most comprehensive startup…

U-Start launches investment vehicle, will be worth €30-million in 2015

Global Venture Capital initiative U-Start has recently rounded-off its 2014 conference series in Cape Town, South Africa, and announced further penetration to the Central and…

Amendments to Section 12J under the Income Tax Act welcomed by VCs

Complex legal or financial regulations are all too often cited as South Africa’s main obstacles for flourishing entrepreneurial activity. First introoduced in 2009, Section…

DEMO Africa 2014 to kick-off with special investor summit 24 September

DEMO Africa is one of the continent’s biggest and most extensive startup competitions. Earlier this year, the annual initiative announced the top 40 up-and-coming…

Zoona: mobile money helping Zambia’s unbanked populace

What is Africa’s biggest problem when it comes to money and banks? Easy: in many parts of the continent there are large portions of…

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

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