African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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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
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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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SARB, BIS Launch 2025 Global TechSprint Under G20 Presidency
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in collaboration with the BIS Innovation Hub and under the G20 Presidency, has announced
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Stellenbosch LaunchLab CERIBIO Boosts Biotech Startups in SA
Stellenbosch University (SU) has opened the LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotech laboratory aimed at supporting biotechnology startups. The new facility extends
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Five South African Startups to Watch at Africa Tech Summit 2025
Five SA startups — CtrlFleet, Lawyered Up, NjiaPay, Rafiki, and Smartfill — are heading to Africa Tech Summit London 2025. Catch up on this and more tech news!
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South Africa’s EdTech Startups: Trends, Challenges & Growth
Education in South Africa is impressive and inadequate, depending on where one looks. The country is home to several top-
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Zero Carbon Charge Secures R100 Million from DBSA for Off-Grid EV Network
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), a Cape Town-based startup pioneering a national network of off-grid solar powered electric vehicles
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Venture Studios in South Africa: Models & Comparison
Venture building is one of the strongest ecosystem enablers in South Africa. Venture builders play a crucial role in helping
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Top Global VC Firms Fuelling South Africa’s Startup Boom in 2025
As the startup ecosystem in South Africa (SA) expands and grows, there is a significant increase in international investors. From
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SA Govt Launches R1 Million Tech Challenge
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) Innovation Bridge Portal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific
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Top Tech Incubators and Accelerators in South Africa (2025 Guide)
South Africa’s tech and startup ecosystem is steadily gaining momentum, with major hubs such Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
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