South Africa’s SME Funding Problem Isn’t Capital — It’s Execution
For years, the dominant narrative in South Africa’s startup and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) ecosystem has been that
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Startups
Explore funding rounds, investment opportunities, and the latest innovations from African startups.
Contactable Raises $13.5M to Scale Digital ID Platform Across Africa
Johannesburg-based digital identity (ID) and eKYC provider Contactable has raised $13.5 million (approx. R230 million) in a funding round
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Top Funded Startups in Africa (2019–2025): Key Trends and Insights
In recent years, Africa’s startup ecosystem has become a dynamic and increasingly attractive market for venture capital (VC), driven
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7 South African Startups Join Grindstone, E Squared Programme
Seven local startups have been selected to participate in the Grindstone | E Squared Programme, a founder-focused, growth engineering initiative designed
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Series B Funding Guide for Startups: Metrics, Investors & Valuation
For high-growth startups eyeing their next leap forward, raising a Series B round is both a milestone and a complex
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EdTech: Koa Academy’s Rise in Scalable Online Education
South Africa’s education landscape has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic, making way for alternative, tech-enabled learning models. As
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Why Niche Fintech Startups Are Thriving in South Africa
In South Africa’s fast-evolving fintech sector, smaller, agile and hyper-focused startups are thwarting larger players by focusing on specific
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SA EdTech Startup The Invigilator Raises R195M for Global Expansion
South African remote assessment platform, The Invigilator, has secured $11 million (over R195 Million) in international equity funding to fuel
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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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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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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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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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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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