African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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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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Seed Funding for Startups: A Practical Guide for Startup Founders
In Africa’s growing startup ecosystem, understanding the nuances of funding stages is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Whether
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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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Preference Shares Explained: A Guide for SA Startups
In the world of startup funding, it’s not only the innovations that require close attention, understanding the financial instruments
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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
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Convertible Loans for Startups: SA Guide to Early Funding
When it comes to financing your startup, most founders turn to private investors such as angel investors and venture capitalists.
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Visa Opens 2025 Africa Fintech Accelerator Applications
Startups across Africa can now apply for the fifth edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. The programme is open
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Cerebrium Raises $8.5M to Scale Serverless AI Platform
Cerebrium, the serverless artificial intelligence (AI) platform founded in Cape Town and now headquartered in New York City, has raised
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How SA Startups Scale: Lessons from Top Founders
The journey from startup to scale is seldom straightforward. While many founders begin with a big idea, only a few
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