Kenya Startup Bill 2025: What Investors and Founders Need to Know
Taking a trip through Africa’s policy network and its most prominent startup ecosystems, has led us to one of
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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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