Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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Naspers, Prosus Launch $100K Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge for Women-Led Startups
Global technology giants, Naspers and Prosus have launched the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge. The initiative offers equity-free grants totalling
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