It is still early days for angel investing in Africa. Capital deployed is marginal (eg Europe reports €9.8 Billion invested by business angels in 2016; USA > $24 Billion in 2015), and the number of deals closed every month are in the 'tens' and not in the hundreds or thousands.…
Startups
Cape Town Based Startups Invited To Apply For Seedstars World
As part of their South African leg of the world tour searching for the best startups in emerging markets, Seedstars World have called on startups based in Cape Town to apply. Applications close on Sunday, 28 May 2017. Sponsored: Enroll at Agileware University and learn the agile methodology in the…
Startups That Have Made The Final List To Pitch At Seedstars World In Johannesburg Have Been Announced
Seedstars World will be returning to Johannesburg on 26 May 2017 as 12 South African startups will be pitching for an opportunity to be selected to advance to the national competition. Earlier during May 2017 the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets announced the kick-off and opened applications for…
Khonology, SweepSouth, BrandsEye And I-Pay Among FNB South Africa's Business Innovation Awards Finalists For 2017
Some of South Africa's innovative technology and digital businesses such as Khonology, SweepSouth, BrandsEye and I-Pay, have been shortlisted among the finalists for FNB South Africa's Business Innovation Awards for 2017. The winner of the FNB Business Innovation Awards will be announced on the 8th June 2017. The South African…
Understanding How Some Different Funding Strategies Work
Crowdfunding provides a way to raise capital through the combined efforts of various individuals such as friends, family and investors. It takes advantage of the widespread accessibility to online networks through crowdfunding websites or platforms and social media. Title loans provide quick cash and varying amounts in exchange for the…
Content Marketing Is the New Standard For Startups
Advertising as an industry has been revolutionized by the invention of the Internet in too many ways to count, but one of the most interesting trends to emerge is the concept of content marketing. Content marketing is essentially content that generates user interest while also promoting a product. The ability…
NafunaTV Founder Nqobizitha Mlilo Talks About How The Zimbabwean Media Startup Is Making Waves Online
If you took a look at African media, specifically TV, you'd definitely see that the quality of homegrown TV is often quite lacking. This goes without say for the national channel in my home country, Zimbabwe. In my quest to share the experiences of creatives making a name for themselves…