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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UJ and Google Partner to Boost Youth Cybersecurity Skills
The Johannesburg Business School at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with Google.org have launched a two-year cybersecurity
Everything You Need to Know about the SA Startup Act Movement
South Africa has a strict regulatory framework designed to protect the interests of South Africans and local businesses. While many
South African Startup Community Wolf Receives R8 million in Funding
Local WhatsApp-based safety platform Community Wolf has secured an R8 million (approximately £340,000) investment, in a funding round led
South Africa Dominates “2025 Fastest-Growing Companies” List
South African businesses have made a strong showing on the Financial Times’ 2025 Fastest Growing Companies list, securing 51 out
WomHub’s Playbook: Building Resilient Women-Led STEM Startups
As the tech ecosystem in South Africa continues to grow, women-led STEM ventures continue to face challenges such as funding
Applications Open for K-Startup Grand Challenge
The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) has opened applications for non-Korean startups looking to expand into the Korean and wider Asian
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
Top SA Startups to Watch in 2025
The startup ecosystem in South Africa is thriving in 2025, ranking 52nd globally - ahead of countries like Serbia. South
African Startups Defy Odds: April 2025 Funding Surge Hits $343M
African startups raised $343 million across 30+ deals in April 2025, marking a 43% year-on-year increase and signalling a resilient
Venture Capital in South Africa: A Startup’s Guide to Funding Stages, Investor Alignment, and Strategic Growth
Venture capital (VC) funding is a critical tool for startups, particularly those operating in South Africa and across Africa. For
Why Customer Experience Is Crucial for Startup Success
Tech companies build innovative products, solutions and apps that bring convenience into our lives. When scaling and developing, new tech
A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents for your Startup
The world of technology is changing rapidly, from artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. Of the many AI variants, one that