African Startup Exit Strategies: A Guide for Founders and Investors
Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a more disciplined phase, where African startup exit strategies are becoming as important as
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Startups
Explore funding rounds, investment opportunities, and the latest innovations from African startups.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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Vital Capital Invests in Vastpoint to Transform Land Ownership in Emerging Markets
Impact investor Vital Capital (Vital) has announced a strategic investment in Vastpoint, a land and geospatial solutions startup working to
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Cape Town Startup Loop Wins Big at Africa Tech Week 2025
Cape Town-based startup Loop Taxi (Loop) has won top honours at this year’s Sentech Africa Tech Week, clinching first
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Applications Now Open for Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa
Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator is now open to SA startups tackling real-world challenges. Up to $25,000 in equity-free funding is up for grabs. Apply now.
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