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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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
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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
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How to Build a Revenue Growth Model for Your Startup
Having a clearly defined revenue growth strategy is critical for any startup looking to raise capital or scale efficiently. Investors
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Repo Rate Cut: How It Impacts Startups and Investors
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee announced a 25 basis point to the repo rate last
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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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