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Yazi, the AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, has closed its first institutional funding round led by 3 Capital Ventures...
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SMEs contribute around 34% of South Africa’s GDP and employ between 50% and 60% of the workforce*. Despite their valuable...
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Plagued by political challenges, sluggish growth and reduced access to funding, 2023 was an incredibly challenging year for Africa’s venture...
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Corporate venture capital (CVC), once the preserve of more developed markets, is increasingly making its mark in Africa. As global...
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Despite growing concerns about the turbulent macro-economic outlook, the high-interest rate environment and fundraising challenges, southern Africa’s private equity (PE)...
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Leading African venture capital (VC) firm Founders Factory Africa has announced its rebrand and name change to 54 Collective, evolving...
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The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Industry Awards celebrate the accomplishments of portfolio companies that have...
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The investment landscape within the African private equity and venture capital markets has changed both slowly and suddenly since 2020....
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In recent years, family offices have emerged as formidable players in the global financial landscape, managing substantial wealth on behalf...
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The global economy is expanding, providing an opportunity for black-owned businesses to succeed. Various mechanisms have been adopted to facilitate...
