F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
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…
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…
