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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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
• 5 min read
Nedbank Acquires Fintech iKhokha in R1.65 Billion Deal to Boost SME Banking
The Nedbank Group, yesterday announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of fintech innovator iKhokha
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How Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Are Powering SA Tech Startups
A partnership between Telkom’s FutureMakers programme and Aions Creative Technology (Aions) is helping South African tech startups do more
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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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How TransBridj Is Disrupting Property Finance in South Africa
In South Africa, buying property comes with a hefty price tag, not only for the asset itself but also for
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Introducing Startup.Africa Digest & Deal-Flow Africa for Founders and Investors
Startup.Africa is proud to announce the launch of two new editorial products designed to better serve African startup founders
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Tailored Financing Key to Closing Startup Funding Gap
At a recent event co-hosted by the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) and Grindstone Ventures (Grindstone), industry leaders emphasised the urgent
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Women Entrepreneurs Face Funding Bias in SA’s Startup Scene
As Women’s Month gains momentum, the focus turns to women-led startups and the persistent challenges they face in access
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How to Build a Revenue Growth Model for Your Startup
Having a clearly defined revenue growth strategy is critical for any startup looking to raise capital or scale efficiently. Investors
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Repo Rate Cut: How It Impacts Startups and Investors
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee announced a 25 basis point to the repo rate last
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Startup Valuation Methods Every Founder Must Understand
The early days of building a startup are full of energy, vision and much uncertainty. As a venture begins gaining
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Africa’s Top Startup Sectors: Fintech, Energy & Health
Africa’s startup landscape continues to evolve, with fintech still the dominant force across the continent. As investors sharpen their
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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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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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Africa’s Top 4 Startup Hubs in 2025: SA, Kenya, Nigeria & Egypt
Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic environments for startup innovation. From fintech disruptors like TymeBank,
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Startups
How to Build a Revenue Growth Model for Your Startup
Having a clearly defined revenue growth strategy is critical for any startup looking to raise capital or scale efficiently. Investors
• 5 min read
Startup Valuation Methods Every Founder Must Understand
The early days of building a startup are full of energy, vision and much uncertainty. As a venture begins gaining
• 7 min read
Africa’s Top Startup Sectors: Fintech, Energy & Health
Africa’s startup landscape continues to evolve, with fintech still the dominant force across the continent. As investors sharpen their
• 4 min read
Venture Capital
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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Knife Capital: South African VC Backing Top Tech Startups
Cape Town-based Knife Capital is fast becoming a household name in South Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape. Established in
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Kholo Capital: Mezzanine Funding for Growth-Stage Startups
For startups and scale-ups navigating the funding landscape, understanding the right type of capital for your stage and sector is
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What Investors Want: How to Build the Perfect Startup
In the ever-changing world of venture capital (VC), there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what investors truly want. With a
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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
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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Samsung Unveils AI‑Powered Galaxy A56, A36 & A26 5G with New SOS+ Service
Samsung launched its latest Galaxy A series devices - the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G
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Hybrid by Design: Unlocking Government Budget Efficiencies
In an era where budget efficiencies for South Africa are more critical than ever, a clear digital strategy is emerging
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