Startup Valuation Methods Every Founder Must Understand
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African Startups Raise $365M in June, Totalling $1.4B in H1 2025
African startups raised $365 million in funding for the month of June, pushing total funding raised in the first half
Startup Profile: How AURA Is Disrupting Emergency Response with Smart Tech
In a world where emergency response can be the difference between life and death, South African startup AURA is stepping
Equity vs Debt Funding for Startups: SAFEs, Valuation & Dilution Explained
When it comes to funding a startup, most founders immediately think of equity investments. Debt financing, by comparison, remains a
Wave Secures €117M to Expand Mobile Money in Africa
African financial services startup, Wave Mobile Money (Wave), has secured €117m (+$2.4 billion) in debt financing to expand its
Legal Essentials for SA Startup Founders: Vesting & Cap Tables
At StartupClubZA’s recent Founder Day in Johannesburg, a legal masterclass - hosted by Adrian Dommisse of Dommisse Attorneys unpacked
Google Selects 15 African AI Startups for 2025 Accelerator Programme
Google has announced the 15 African startups selected for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 programme. These startups
Grindstone Ventures, MIC Back Chicken Bar in Female Founder Startup Fund
Grindstone Ventures and the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) have announced the first participant of their female founder funding programme: Chicken
Key Challenges South African Startups Face in Going Global
South African startups are securing increasing interest from venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, government-backed initiatives and private equity. While many
Open Access Energy Raises $1.8M to Scale SA Energy Tech
Local startup Open Access Energy (OAE) has secured $1.8 million in seed funding to scale its platform and meet
Google.org Awards R35 Million to WeThinkCode for AI Skills Training in Africa
South African tech academy WeThinkCode has secured R35.4 million in funding from Google.org to scale its artificial intelligence
How to Raise Startup Funding Without Revenue in 2025
So, you have a great business idea - you believe it’s the next best thing since sliced bread. You’
Applications Open for EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women, a global programme designed to support women-led artificial intelligence