African Startup Ecosystems 2026: South Africa Leads as Cape Town Surges Ahead
South Africa has retained its position as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem on a per-capita basis, according to the
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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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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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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
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Standard Bank Invests R400m in Paymenow to Expand EWA in Africa
The Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400 million working capital facility to local earned wage access (EWA)
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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
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