PURA Beverages Secures R260M Funding to Drive Global Expansion
South African-founded beverage company PURA Soda (PURA) has raised R260 million in funding to scale its global footprint and accelerate
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PURA Beverages Secures R260M Funding to Drive Global Expansion
South African-founded beverage company PURA Soda (PURA) has raised R260 million in funding to scale its global footprint and accelerate
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Airnergize Capital Fund I: CleanTech Investment in Africa
A new player in South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is making waves by focusing on clean, sustainable technologies that
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Contactable Raises $13.5M to Scale Digital ID Platform Across Africa
Johannesburg-based digital identity (ID) and eKYC provider Contactable has raised $13.5 million (approx. R230 million) in a funding round
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Understanding the 2 & 20 VC Fee Model: A Guide for Startups and Investors
In the world of venture capital, few terms are as widely recognised - or as frequently debated - as the
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Top Funded Startups in Africa (2019–2025): Key Trends and Insights
In recent years, Africa’s startup ecosystem has become a dynamic and increasingly attractive market for venture capital (VC), driven
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Canal+ Completes MultiChoice Takeover
French media giant Canal+ had officially taken control of South Africa’s leading video entertainment company, Multichoice Group (MCG) following
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Mustek Invests R7 Million in Local AI Marketplace Startup Business AI
Mustek acquires 51% stake in SA-based AI marketplace startup Business AI and posts improved FY25 margins despite revenue drop.
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Why African Startups Must Localise to Scale Across Markets
In Africa’s dynamic and rapidly digitising economy, localisation is no longer a strategic option, it’s a fundamental necessity
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7 South African Startups Join Grindstone, E Squared Programme
Seven local startups have been selected to participate in the Grindstone | E Squared Programme, a founder-focused, growth engineering initiative designed
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Africa Startup Funding Drops to $2.8B in 2025 as Fintech, Cleantech Lead
Startups across Africa raised a total of $2.8 billion in funding in the first eight months of 2025 (January
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Series B Funding Guide for Startups: Metrics, Investors & Valuation
For high-growth startups eyeing their next leap forward, raising a Series B round is both a milestone and a complex
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SA Government Finalises E-Hailing Regulations
The Department of Transport has officially gazetted the National Land Transport Amendment Act, marking a pivotal change in how e-hailing
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EdTech: Koa Academy’s Rise in Scalable Online Education
South Africa’s education landscape has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic, making way for alternative, tech-enabled learning models. As
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Why Niche Fintech Startups Are Thriving in South Africa
In South Africa’s fast-evolving fintech sector, smaller, agile and hyper-focused startups are thwarting larger players by focusing on specific
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SA's Float Raises R46 Million in Funding to Accelerate Growth
South African fintech Float has secured R46 million in funding to scale its operations, enhance its proprietary technology, and expand
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African Startup Funding Hits $93M in August 2025 Despite Slowdown
Startup funding across Africa saw a notable slowdown in August 2025, with 33 African startups raising $93 million through $100K+
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Early Traction Metrics for Pre-Revenue Startups
In the fast-paced world of startups, especially those still pre-revenue, early traction metrics are vital indicators of future success. For
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Startups
Mustek Invests R7 Million in Local AI Marketplace Startup Business AI
Mustek acquires 51% stake in SA-based AI marketplace startup Business AI and posts improved FY25 margins despite revenue drop.
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7 South African Startups Join Grindstone, E Squared Programme
Seven local startups have been selected to participate in the Grindstone | E Squared Programme, a founder-focused, growth engineering initiative designed
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Series B Funding Guide for Startups: Metrics, Investors & Valuation
For high-growth startups eyeing their next leap forward, raising a Series B round is both a milestone and a complex
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EdTech: Koa Academy’s Rise in Scalable Online Education
South Africa’s education landscape has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic, making way for alternative, tech-enabled learning models. As
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Venture Capital
Why Niche Fintech Startups Are Thriving in South Africa
In South Africa’s fast-evolving fintech sector, smaller, agile and hyper-focused startups are thwarting larger players by focusing on specific
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Why Africa’s Industrial Revolution Needs More VC Backing
While global tech buzz surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) unicorns and software scale-ups, Karabo Makete, Investment Principal at AIONS Ventures, is
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The 'Founder’s Test': How VCs Assess Startup Founders
VCs tend to apply a broader lens when assessing founders. In reality, early-stage investments are largely about people, not just ideas.
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Mineworkers Investment Company: 30 years of Impact Investing
As South Africa celebrates three decades of democracy (31 years to be exact), it also celebrates three decades of impact
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Fintech
Sanlam Fintech Accelerator Now Open
The Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with business development specialist Edge Growth, has opened applications for the Sanlam Group ESD Accelerator
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How One Developer Turned SARB’s Fragmented Data into a User-First Dashboard
Finding a reliable resource for key South African economic stats can be challenging. To solve this issue, developer Karl-Alexander Meier
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Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand tech
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Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and
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Stitch Secures $55 Million in Latest Funding Round
Local fintech Stitch has secured an additional $55 million in funding to enhance its end-to-end payment solutions for businesses across
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Happy Pay Partners with Peach Payments to Expand BNPL in South Africa
Happy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Peach Payments to broaden its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering across South Africa.
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Yoco Unveils Largest-Ever Product Release to Power Small Business Growth in South Africa
Yoco has today announced the largest product release in its history at Yoco Next: Digital Product Showcase – an online event
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Yellow Card Appoints Kamogelo Mosime as SA Country Manager
Pan-African fintech Yellow Card has appointed Kamogelo Mosime as Country Manager for South Africa, as the company looks to strengthen
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AI
Mustek Invests R7 Million in Local AI Marketplace Startup Business AI
Mustek acquires 51% stake in SA-based AI marketplace startup Business AI and posts improved FY25 margins despite revenue drop.
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AI Startups in Africa: Investment, Innovation & Talent Trends (2025)
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is gaining momentum and rapidly evolving, presenting a unique blend of untapped investment
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Botlhale AI: Pioneering Inclusive African Language Tech for AI Growth
Botlhale AI is putting African languages at the centre of AI innovation. Discover how this SA startup is building responsible, scalable NLP tools for real-world impact. Read more.
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A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents for your Startup
The world of technology is changing rapidly, from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. Of the many AI variants, one that
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