SA Government Finalises E-Hailing Regulations
The Department of Transport has officially gazetted the National Land Transport Amendment Act, marking a pivotal change in how e-hailing
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Venture Capital
Find the latest venture capital investments, startup trends, and entrepreneurial insights in the tech world.
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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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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The 'Founder’s Test': How VCs Assess Startup Founders
VCs tend to apply a broader lens when assessing founders. In reality, early-stage investments are largely about people, not just ideas.
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Mineworkers Investment Company: 30 years of Impact Investing
As South Africa celebrates three decades of democracy (31 years to be exact), it also celebrates three decades of impact
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Knife Capital: South African VC Backing Top Tech Startups
Cape Town-based Knife Capital is fast becoming a household name in South Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape. Established in
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Kholo Capital: Mezzanine Funding for Growth-Stage Startups
For startups and scale-ups navigating the funding landscape, understanding the right type of capital for your stage and sector is
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What Investors Want: How to Build the Perfect Startup
In the ever-changing world of venture capital (VC), there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what investors truly want. With a
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Kholo Capital Invests R200M in Bayport SA to Tackle Employee Debt
Kholo Capital has invested R200 million in Bayport South Africa (BayPort SA) through its Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund. The
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E Squared Investments Exceeds R1 Billion in Startup Funding
Allan-Gray backed venture capital (VC) firm, E Squared Investments (E Squared), has crossed the R1 billion milestone in total funding
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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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Altvest Capital Reports Strong Revenue Growth in Latest Financial Results
Altvest Capital reports revenue growth of over 600% as it scales innovative investment models—despite a dip in profit. What’s next for the firm? Read the full breakdown.
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