The Complete Tech & Startup Glossary for Founders and Investors
As Africa’s startup ecosystem accelerates, founders, investors and operators are set to encounter an ever-expanding universe of jargon, metrics
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Eskom Launches Renewable Energy Offtake Programme for Businesses
Power utility Eskom, announced a bold step in its clean energy transition: the launch of its inaugural Renewable Energy Offtake
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REdimension Capital Closes R250M Proptech Fund
REdimension Capital (Redimension) announced the final close of its REdimension Real Estate Technology & Sustainability Fund I, securing total commitments
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Why Africa’s Industrial Revolution Needs More VC Backing
While global tech buzz surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) unicorns and software scale-ups, Karabo Makete, Investment Principal at AIONS Ventures, is
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Google for Startups Accelerator Opens for SA AI Startups
Google has opened applications for its latest Google for Startups Accelerator programme, inviting South African startups to apply for the
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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
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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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