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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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
Seed Funding for Startups: A Practical Guide for Startup Founders
In Africa’s growing startup ecosystem, understanding the nuances of funding stages is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Whether
Africa’s Top Startup Sectors: Fintech, Energy & Health
Africa’s startup landscape continues to evolve, with fintech still the dominant force across the continent. As investors sharpen their
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
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,
Preference Shares Explained: A Guide for SA Startups
In the world of startup funding, it’s not only the innovations that require close attention, understanding the financial instruments
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.
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
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
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
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)
Stitch Acquires Efficacy Payments to Launch Direct Card Clearing in SA
Local fintech Stitch has acquired Efficacy Payments, a digital payments company that specialises in card acquiring and cash deposit solutions.