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
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
Standard Bank Invests R400m in Paymenow to Expand EWA in Africa
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Kholo Capital Invests R200 Million in Bayport SA to Tackle Employee Debt and Boost Financial Wellness
Kholo Capital has invested R200 million in Bayport South Africa (BayPort SA) through its Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund. The
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Local fintech Stitch has acquired Efficacy Payments, a digital payments company that specialises in card acquiring and cash deposit solutions.
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AI
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Venture Capital
E Squared Investments Exceeds R1 Billion in Startup Funding
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African startups raised $365 million in funding for the month of June, pushing total funding raised in the first half
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