The Complete Tech & Startup Glossary for Founders and Investors
As Africa’s startup ecosystem accelerates, founders, investors and operators are set to encounter an ever-expanding universe of jargon, metrics
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Venture Capital
Find the latest venture capital investments, startup trends, and entrepreneurial insights in the tech world.
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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SAVCA CEO Tshepiso Kobile Departs Organisation
The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Why VCs Must Invest in South African Tech Startups
South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa when it comes to technology. With notable tech infrastructure, a
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Venture Capital in South Africa: A Startup’s Guide
Venture capital (VC) funding is a critical tool for startups, particularly those operating in South Africa and across Africa. For
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Guide to African Venture Capital: Where and How to Raise Funds
Venture capital is a high-stakes game and is never guaranteed. African entrepreneurs who rely on venture capital have to learn
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Applications Open for TIA x Savant Seed Fund
Applications for the seed fund run by technology incubator Savant in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are officially
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Darkies in Tech Unveils Startup Competition, The Titan’s Turf
Darkies in Tech (DIT) has announced its first ever startup pitching competition, The Titan’s Turf. The competition will see
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SAVCA Opens Nominations for 2025 Industry Awards
The South Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has opened nominations for the 2025 SAVCA Industry Awards, which
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Renew Capital Invests in NjiaPay To Enhance Payment Efficiency for Businesses in Africa
NjiaPay, a payment service provider, has secured investment from Renew Capital to expand its platform, enhance its intelligent routing capabilities,
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Enza Secures $6 million Investment from Algebra Ventures & Quona Capital
African payment solutions company Enza announced that it has secured a $6.75 million investment in a seed equity round
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Summit Africa Launches New Fund with $20m Anchor Investment
South African investment firm Summit Africa launched its new fund the Summit’s Private Equity Fund II (SPEF II). The
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Microsoft Invests R5.4 billion to Support South Africa’s Digital Transformation
Tech giant Microsoft announced plans to spend R5.4 billion by 2027 in an effort to expand its Cloud and
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