African Startup Funding Hits $1.4 Billion in H1 2026 as June Sparks Recovery
African start-ups raised close to $1.4 billion in funding during the first half of 2026, delivering a funding
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Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs): A Guide for Startups and Investors
For startups navigating the complex journey from idea to market, understanding Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) is no longer optional, it’
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Giga Accelerator Opens Applications for African Tech Startups
The Giga Accelerator, part of the global Giga initiative anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona, has officially opened
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Takealot, MortgageMarket Launch Digital Home Loan Platform in South Africa
E-commerce giant Takealot has entered the fintech space through a new partnership with MortgageMarket, South Africa’s first online
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Guide to Startup Policies and Strategies in Africa
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, the continent is emerging as a new frontier for startup innovation. Driven by a
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SA Tech Challenge 2025: Winners Revealed, Startups to Attend G20 Summit
The winners of the SA Tech Challenge 2025 have been announced, with six startups named category champions and 30 others
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Investment Rights in Startup Funding: What Founders Must Know
Securing equity investment is a major milestone for any startup. But alongside the capital injection, founders must be prepared to
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Japanese VCs Launch $20M Fund for African and MENA Startups
Japanese venture capital (VC) firms, UNCOVERED FUND (Uncovered) and Monex Ventures, have launched a new $20 million fund targeting early-
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Series A Funding Guide: How Startups Secure Venture Capital
As startups grow, so do their funding needs. While early-stage founders often focus on securing pre-seed and seed
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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,
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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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