African Startups Raise $365M in June, Totalling $1.4B in H1 2025
African startups raised $365 million in funding for the month of June, pushing total funding raised in the first half
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Key Challenges South African Startups Face in Going Global
South African startups are securing increasing interest from venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, government-backed initiatives and private equity. While many
South Africa Joins $1B Global Programme to Decarbonise Industry
South Africa has been selected as one of seven countries to participate in a $1 billion global investment initiative by
Open Access Energy Raises $1.8M to Scale SA Energy Tech
Local startup Open Access Energy (OAE) has secured $1.8 million in seed funding to scale its platform and meet
Google.org Awards R35 Million to WeThinkCode for AI Skills Training in Africa
South African tech academy WeThinkCode has secured R35.4 million in funding from Google.org to scale its artificial intelligence
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.