Articles about Tech start-ups

Konecta launches WiTechAfrica to support local tech startups

The business exchange platform was unveiled at the organisation’s inaugural event.

Tech start-up Yugrow spreads its international footprint

The South African, female-led business targets Asia as its next market, with artificial intelligence a key pillar of its expansion plans.

New VC firm eyes R1bn fund for tech start-ups

Venture capitalist Clive Butkow’s new firm Conducive Capital is looking to create tech unicorns in SA and across Africa.

Hong Kong courts South African tech start-ups

Through Startmeup.hk, InvestHK invites innovative and scalable SA tech start-ups to set up or expand into Hong Kong.

Shake up in VC/start-up funding in 2023

An outlook for what we can expect to see in the start-up space in the year ahead.

GrindstoneX seeks female-founded tech start-ups

The Grindstone growth programme aims to make the companies more investible, scalable and exit-ready.

Grindstone takes 24 tech start-ups under its wing

The companies will undergo intensive review of their strategies and be provided with coaching from global resources.

Futuregrowth’s R600m fund targets disruptive start-ups

The asset management firm eyes investments in early-stage tech firms likely to have strong developmental impact.

Venture capitalists trim SA tech start-up investments

SA loses its dominance in the African start-up funding arena, with a considerable reduction in funding in 2021.

Endeavor raises R130m, seeks SA tech start-ups

The firm says the fund is on track to be fully invested by 2022, investing in six tech companies to date, with a further four in the immediate pipeline.

Norwegian incubator sets up shop in SA

The Hatchery opens a Cape Town office to extend its work in finding and supporting innovative entrepreneurs on the African continent.

Cape Town, Stockholm connect to support tech start-ups

The cities look to bring together companies, developers, customers, investors, entrepreneurs and institutions via a series of activities.