Five35 Ventures secures anchor backing from Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund for new pan-African investment vehicle
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em 12/12/2025
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The MEDA-backed anchor capital is expected to bolster Five35’s capacity to deepen its reach across East, West and Southern Africa, support more female entrepreneurs, and bridge critical financing gaps between pre-seed and scale stages....
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IFC extends local currency financing to Lula to support South Africa’s small business sector
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em 28/11/2025
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A new IFC loan to digital lender Lula aims to expand access to working capital for South African MSMEs, a segment central to employment and economic activity yet significantly underserved by traditional credit channels....
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Mzxit AI develops data-labelling platform to support AI adoption in emerging markets
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em 24/11/2025
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The Johannesburg-based startup converts unstructured business data into AI-ready datasets for fintech, retail and agriculture. Pilot projects are underway as the company prepares regional expansion in 2026....
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Harvard africa business club opens applications for 2025 startup competition
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em 22/11/2025
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Early-stage African ventures can now apply for the New Venture Competition, which offers up to US$55,000 in prize funding. The contest will take place during the Africa Business Conference in Boston on March 27–28....
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Zambian Startup Caantin uses AI to transform debt collection for lenders
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em 30/10/2025
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Caantin, a Zambian-founded but pan-African startup, has built AI agents that automate debt collections for lenders across voice, SMS, and WhatsApp. ...
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PayJustNow integrates with Takealot ahead of black friday to expand payment flexibility for South Africans
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em 30/10/2025
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Takealot customers can now choose between interest-free ‘Pay in 3’ instalments or longer, interest-bearing plans such as ‘Pay in 12’, depending on their individual affordability and preferences....
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SME Snapshot launches upgraded platform to help South African SMEs secure funding and scale growth
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em 30/10/2025
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To further help address the SME funding gap, the startup has now launched an enhanced version of its platform....
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TLcom Capital partner Ido Sum steps down after 14 years
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em 29/09/2025
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Ido Sum is leaving Africa-focused venture capital firm TLcom Capital after a 14-year run that saw him help close major funds and back key startups across the continent....
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Contactable raises $13.5M to expand digital identity verification platform across Africa
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em 26/09/2025
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South African identity verification startup secures funding led by Venture Capitalworks to scale KYC and onboarding solutions. The company plans to invest in AI capabilities, beneficial ownership verification, and payments integration while expanding into...
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Street Wallet expands reach with acquisition of tipping startup Digitip
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em 25/09/2025
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The deal boosts Street Wallet’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and enhances its mission to bring informal workers and traders into the digital economy....
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Tracker launches Sayf app to strengthen personal and family safety
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em 24/09/2025
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With live tracking, proactive alerts, and SOS integration, Tracker’s new Sayf app aims to give families greater peace of mind in an environment where safety risks are a growing concern....
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Six African startups secure $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Competition
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em 19/09/2025
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Early-stage ventures in climate-smart agriculture and fintech receive catalytic funding and global exposure through FINCA Ventures’ flagship prize....
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Float secures $2.6M to accelerate growth in South Africa
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em 15/09/2025
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Fintech startup expands its card-linked instalment solution and prepares for international scaling....
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Lesaka strengthens leadership team with executives from Starlink, MultiChoice and Deloitte
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em 12/09/2025
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The JSE-listed fintech has announced three strategic appointments to boost its merchant division and reinforce group-level strategy....
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Monex Group launches new $20m fund to back African startups
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em 10/09/2025
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The new ¥3bn ($20.4m) fund, called Uncovered Fund Monex Africa Investment Partnership, will will invest up to $2m per company in four broad areas, namely finance, mobility, distribution and sustainability....
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REdimension Capital completes ZAR250 million fund for property technology investment
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em 02/09/2025
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South African investment firm secures commitments exceeding US$10.5 million to target early-stage property technology companies. Fund focuses on sustainability and innovation in built environment through platform-based investment model.
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Innovate47 launches global accelerator for food and agriculture startups
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em 01/09/2025
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Innovate47 has opened applications for its Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week virtual programme supporting entrepreneurs tackling challenges in agriculture, food systems, and climate resilience. Startups will gain mentorship, investor access, and...
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StraTech secures funding from VEA Capital Partners to expand corporate finance infrastructure in Africa
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em 26/08/2025
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The South African fintech will use the investment to grow its regional presence, strengthen its core platform, and expand hiring across engineering, operations, and commercial teams....
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AI-powered mental health platform targets vulnerable women across Africa
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em 20/08/2025
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South African technology company Eden AI introduces BlossomCare, a WhatsApp-based mental health support system for sex workers and pregnant teens. Platform provides 24/7 emotional support in multiple languages with referrals to professional services....
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Google launches R1 million startup accelerator program for South African AI companies
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em 19/08/2025
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Three-month hybrid program targets Seed to Series A technology startups using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Selected companies receive equity-free funding plus Google Cloud credits and technical mentorship through December 2025....
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