Google commits R15bn to boost Africa’s digital transformation
The investment will include the landing of the Equiano subsea cable, which the company says will enable faster internet speeds and lower connectivity costs.
Knife Capital invests in Industry 4.0 start-up Stone Three
The Cape Town-based start-up secures expansion capital from the venture capital firm, to further enhance its enterprise product offerings and accelerate growth.
Grant funding available for innovative edtech solutions
Local investment platform Innovation Edge calls on early-stage start-ups with innovative edtech ventures to apply for its Innovation Challenge grant funding.
Corporate SA urged to create venture capital programmes
Investments in start-ups will help corporates remain innovative and agile, says Llew Claasen, managing partner at venture capital firm Newtown Partners.
Start-up Act position paper reveals existing legislation cracks
The Start-up Act Steering Committee releases a draft position paper, highlighting that such legislation will spur innovation in SA’s start-up ecosystem.
SA start-up in ambitious drive to digitise SADC municipalities
Word Is Bond Group says it is creating an all-African digital solutions ecosystem that will assist local governments to function better and improve services.
Lean start-up cycle: Modern measuring with monitoring, metrics
To strive towards perfection, we must first measure and validate, but it’s easy to get lost in the noise of potential metrics competing for our attention.
Naspers hunts for tech start-ups with remaining R1bn war chest
This financial year, the company wants to pump about R300 million into burgeoning businesses, with its investment vehicle set to announce a new investment deal before December.