Venture capital

South African tech startup raises R2.2-million

LetMeIn.to, a local tech startup that has created an innovative software-based access management service, has secured R2.2-million in funding from an undisclosed impact investor. …

New VC fund launches for SA entrepreneurs to expand into Europe

A new VC fund, The Portugal Gateway Growth Fund will offer South African entrepreneurs and startups the opportunity to access the European market by providing funding…

New African entrepreneur fund worth $1-million launches

A new fund for African entrepreneurs, The JUA Kickstarter Fund has launched and is worth $1-million in funding. African entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply to…

Zambian women-led startup receives funding

Zambian women-led energy startup, WidEnergy Africa has received an undisclosed investment from ShEquity, an investment vehicle that offers smart and sustainable investments to African…

Local edtech startup secures R45-million

The Student Hub, a South African edtech that provides online courses in a range of in-demand skills to assist in bridging the gap between…

Cape Town online retailer Yebo Fresh secures funding

Local online shopping service Yebo Fresh has announced that it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding from E4E, Mark Forrester, Dale…

African food company receives R9.2-million investment

Eswatini based food company, Black Mamba Foods has secured R9.2-million in funding from US venture capital (VC) fund Enygma Ventures. The funding be used…

Here are the 15 SA tech startups that have netted $137.7m in 2017 deals

South African tech startups have concluded deals valued at over $137.7-million so far this year, shows data tracked by Ventureburn. Ventureburn has tracked and reported on 15…

SA SME Fund is not aimed at venture capital sector, says CEO

South Africa’s R1.5-billion SA SME Fund is not aimed at boosting the country’s nascent venture capital (VC) sector, but rather at helping already profitable mid-sized companies to…

More needs to be done on educating startups on raising finance – Finfind CEO

Not enough is being done to educate startups on the art of securing capital and funding. So says Darlene Menzies, founder and CEO of finance matching…

VC companies don’t necessarily have to set up a fund to invest – here’s why

Engaging with investors is often like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. This is the feedback we got from entrepreneurs…

Grotech rebranding as Kalon Venture Partners to avoid marketplace confusion

South African Section 12J venture capital (VC) company Grotech has rebranded as Kalon Venture Partners. Kalon CEO Clive Butkow said the rebranding was to avoid…

SA angel investment sector has to grow, black or white, says Simodisa head

South Africa needs more angel investors who can help startups and small businesses to grow. Yet there are still too few black Africans involved in…

Investors clamouring for 12J VC incentive following tax hike – fund managers

The increase in the top marginal income tax rate to 45% for high earners is driving more South African investors to seek out the…

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…

Unpacking South Africa’s tech startup and scaleup investor landscape

Getting access to the right seed and growth finance is critical to the success of most emerging technology companies. But finding the right investor…

Exclusive: ‘Government won’t match private sector in R1.5bn SME fund’

The SA government has no immediate plans to match the R1.5-billion that 48 large companies have committed to the SA SME Fund, National Treasury…

South African steps up at top Silicon Valley VC firm

South African-born Roelof Botha has been promoted to one of the three stewards of Sequoia Capital. Botha joins the stewardship along with current partners Doug…

Do you have what it takes to raise your own venture capital?

You’ve got an idea for a startup. You think it’s brilliant, but you don’t have any money to get it off the ground. What…

SAVCA gets three new board members

The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has acquired three new board members after their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in…

WDB Seed Fund set up to help solve funding woes

Newly formed WDB Seed Fund seeks to develop an urgent response to the scarcity of funding for startups in their early growth stages. The…

A Day in the Life of: Silvertree Capital VC Manuel Koser [Native Article]

Cape Town-based Silvertree Capital kicked the year off on an epic note when it committed US$10-million towards internet companies on the African continent. The…

Knife Capital announces R100m fund to amplify more SA startups

Renowned South African venture capital (VC) firm Knife Capital has launched a new investment fund called KNF Ventures. With a rather generous target of…

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