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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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’
Applications Open for EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women, a global programme designed to support women-led artificial intelligence
African Startups Secure $254M in May 2025, Topping $1B YTD
African startups continued their strong momentum in May 2025, raising a total of $254 million across 36 disclosed deals. This
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
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
Wildcard Entries Open for the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish Competition
Wildcard entries for the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish are now open—your chance to pitch for R1m!
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.
Botlhale AI: Pioneering Inclusive African Language Tech for AI Growth
Botlhale AI is putting African languages at the centre of AI innovation. Discover how this SA startup is building responsible, scalable NLP tools for real-world impact. Read more.
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.
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
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
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!