| Date | Title | Description |
| 30.08.2023 | Why PE firm Alitheia is banking on women in Africa | African women-founders find it incredibly hard to raise capital from private markets, and even banks, a gap that “gender-lens” funds like Alitheia IDF exist to bridge.
Alitheia IDF was co-founded by Tokunboh Ishmael and Polo Leteka in 2015 ... |
| 29.09.2022 | SweepSouth secures $11 million in funding | SweepSouth, an online home services platform with a presence across Africa, today announced that it has completed a US$11m investment round led by Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first and largest gender-lens private equity fund. The size of t... |
| 27.09.2022 | SweepSouth bags R197m new funding | Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth.
SweepSouth, an online home services platform with presence across Africa, yesterday announced it has completed an $11 million (R197 million) investment round led by Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first ... |
| 26.09.2022 | Alitheia IDF leads $11m investment round in SweepSouth | SweepSouth, an online home services platform with presence across Africa, today announced that it has completed an $11 million investment round led by Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first and largest gender-lens private equity fund.
The size ... |
| 26.09.2022 | SA’s Online Home Services Platform SweepSouth Secures R198 Million In Funding | SweepSouth |
| 26.09.2022 | Alitheia IDF leads $11m investment round in SweepSouth | SweepSouth, an online home services platform with presence across Africa, today announced that it has completed an $11 million investment round led by Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first and largest gender-lens private equity fund.
The size... |
| 03.09.2022 | SweepSouth grows from start-up to pan-African marketplace | In many respects, there’s never been a better time to launch and grow an African start-up. The continent is home to a growing labour pool of increasingly well-educated and tech-savvy young people. Internet connectivity is also becoming chea... |
| 03.09.2022 | SweepSouth grows from start-up to pan-African marketplace | In many respects, there’s never been a better time to launch and grow an African start-up. The continent is home to a growing labour pool of increasingly well-educated and tech-savvy young people. Internet connectivity is also becoming chea... |
| 24.05.2022 | Cleaning Fix to bring ‘home heroes’ to more SA households | Local web-based application The Cleaning Fix plans to expand its services nationally, after initially launching in the greater Cape Town region last year.
The cleaning services online booking platform aims to empower mothers freelancing in ... |
| 19.04.2022 | SA tech firms must amplify support for gender equality | While there has been progress in creating greater workplace diversity in SA’s IT industry, huge gender representation gaps still remain, say ICT industry leaders.
Discussing gender equality ahead of International Girls in ICT Day next Thurs... |
| 08.04.2022 | Are Women In The Office More Likely To Pass The Baton Than Hold On To Power? | Zoho for Startups’ Global Head Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy |
| 05.04.2022 | xneelo, Heavy Chef bring you the E-Commerce Marketing Guide | South African e-commerce sales grew by 66% between 2019 and 2020 to more than R30 billion. Taking this into consideration, having an e-commerce business makes good business sense in the current economic climate. xneelo partnered with Heavy ... |
| 10.03.2022 | SweepSouth, a South African startup providing online home services, secures $11 million in funding | SweepSouth, a South African startup that offers online home services and is active throughout Africa, has acquired US$11 million in funding for further expansion.
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Naspers Foundry, and Futuregrowth Asse... |
| 30.11.2021 | Best advice for SA entrepreneurs – from other entrepreneurs | Image credit: [Hinterhaus Productions]/[Stone]/GettyImages
When starting a new business, it helps to learn from other entrepreneurs who’ve been there. In fact, 72% of e-commerce entrepreneurs say that other entrepreneurs have had the bigges... |
| 28.09.2021 | Naspers hunts for tech start-ups with remaining R1bn war chest | Naspers, through its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, still has a R1 billion kitty that it is looking to invest in South African tech start-ups.
This financial year, Naspers Foundry wants to pump about R300 million into ... |
| 08.09.2021 | Xneelo celebrates women in e-commerce | [Thomas Barwick]/[DigitalVision]/Getty Images
Let’s celebrate South African women making waves in the e-commerce space. These remarkable women are starting companies, embracing retail landscape changes and raising their voices in support of... |
| 10.08.2021 | What Do Cape Town’s Big Tech Players Really Want? | - |
| 10.08.2021 | What Do Cape Town’s Big Tech Players Really Want? | The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) recently asked two of the CBD’s major players what makes the Mother City a tech hub and how the city can attract more tech titans to its shores. SweepSouth – which raised more than R60 ... |
| 29.07.2021 | Tech heavyweights share tips to attract investors to Cape Town | Regularly ranked among the “top emerging start-up ecosystems” as well as “top tech employment hubs”, the City of Cape Town must create dynamic incentives for tech-business collaborations.
This is one of the suggestions local tech start-ups ... |
| 22.06.2021 | When – and how – to pivot your business model | We asked Heavy Chef’s Fred Roed to explain when – and how – to pivot your business model. Here’s what he had to say:
Anyone who knows me, or read some of my writing, will know I’m a huge fan of Jim Collins. I’ve read Good To Great several t... |
| 10.06.2021 | The secret to levelling up your business | When Uber and Spotify partnered up a few years ago to give users custom music for their rides, it was a massive win/win for both companies, with each able to increase their reach to various audiences, offer extra value to users, and grow br... |
| 10.06.2021 | The secret to levelling up your business | When Uber and Spotify partnered up a few years ago to give users custom music for their rides, it was a massive win/win for both companies, with each able to increase their reach to various audiences, offer extra value to users, and grow br... |
| 18.02.2021 | Naspers : Meet the exciting companies Naspers Foundry invested in over the last two years (VIDEO) | Announcements, 18 February 2021
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Launched in 2019, Naspers Foundry is a R1.4 billion South Africa-focused startup vehicle that helps talented and ambitious South African technology entrepreneu... |
| 27.11.2020 | SA insurtech startup digitally sells 1 000 insurance policies a day | Surestart, a local insurtech startup that provides and distributes insurance products has showcased its ability to digitally sell 1 000 insurance policies a day, with only two members of staff working remotely due to Covid-19.
The startup r... |
| 27.11.2020 | SA insurtech startup digitally sells 1 000 insurance policies a day | Surestart, a local insurtech startup that provides and distributes insurance products has showcased its ability to digitally sell 1 000 insurance policies a day, with only two members of staff working remotely due to Covid-19.
The startup ... |
| 23.11.2020 | Naspers : press statement, Sep20 (on investor page & latest news) | Media release
Cape Town, 23 November 2020 - Naspers Limited (JSE: NPN) today announced strong results for the six months ended 30 September 2020
The group recovered well from a tough first quarter to accelerate revenue growth, improve profi... |
| 23.11.2020 | NASPERS LIMITED
Naspers : press statement, Sep20 (on investor page & latest news) | Media release
Cape Town, 23 November 2020 - Naspers Limited (JSE: NPN) today announced strong results for the six months ended 30 September 2020
The group recovered well from a tough first quarter to accelerate revenue growth, improve profi... |
| 23.11.2020 | Naspers : half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2020 | 23 November 2020
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The group recovered well from a tough first quarter to accelerate revenue growth, improve profitability and cash-flow generation.
Strong performance in uncertain times:
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| 23.11.2020 | NASPERS LIMITED
Naspers : half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2020 | 23 November 2020
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The group recovered well from a tough first quarter to accelerate revenue growth, improve profitability and cash-flow generation.
Strong performance in uncertain times:
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| 19.08.2020 | SA startup SweepSouth partners with Airbnb | Cape Town-based on-demand domestic cleaning service SweepSouth announced its new partnership with Airbnb.
SweepSouth has partnered with international home sharing platform, Airnbnb
This partnership announcement comes after President Cyril R... |
| 19.08.2020 | SA startup SweepSouth partners with Airbnb | Cape Town-based on-demand domestic cleaning service SweepSouth announced its new partnership with Airbnb.
SweepSouth has partnered with international home sharing platform, Airnbnb
This partnership announcement comes after President Cyril... |
| 21.07.2020 | SweepSouth receives investment from Futuregrowth | SweepSouth, a South African company has received an undisclosed amount in a venture capital investment from Futuregrowth.
Amrish Narrandes, Head of Unlisted Equity Transactions at Futuregrowth comments on the innovative business model and ... |
| 21.07.2020 | SweepSouth receives investment from Futuregrowth | SweepSouth, a South African company has received an undisclosed amount in a venture capital investment from Futuregrowth.
Amrish Narrandes, Head of Unlisted Equity Transactions at Futuregrowth comments on the innovative business model and w... |
| 23.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [23/04/2020] | A leaked draft discussion document prepared by South Africa’s office of the presidency has revealed that businesses in the country’s tourism, aviation and creative arts industries will only be able to pay five percent of their staff at the ... |
| 23.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [23/04/2020] | A leaked draft discussion document prepared by South Africa’s office of the presidency has revealed that businesses in the country’s tourism, aviation and creative arts industries will only be able to pay five percent of their staff at the ... |
| 21.04.2020 | SA-based SweepSouth Launches $642 Workers Relief Fund Amid COVID-19 Pandemic | SweepSouth, a South African-based domestic cleaning startup has launched a ZAR12 million ($642,000) relief fund. It provided the relief fund for SweepStars (workers) to access essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aisha Pandor and Alen Rib... |
| 07.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [07/04/2020] | Just days after it launched the Sukuma Relief Programme, which will disburse R1-billion from the Rupert Family to small businesses, fund administrator Business Partners said it had suspended applications as the fund is already oversubscribe... |
| 07.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [07/04/2020] | Just days after it launched the Sukuma Relief Programme, which will disburse R1-billion from the Rupert Family to small businesses, fund administrator Business Partners said it had suspended applications as the fund is already oversubscribe... |
| 16.03.2020 | Endeavor SA’s 26 companies created over 4600 jobs in two years | *Correction (16 March 2020): In its initial press statement Endeavor SA said the 4600 jobs were created between 2017 and 2019. To be precise it was between 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2019 – namely two years, and not three. We have cor... |
| 16.03.2020 | Endeavor SA’s 26 companies created over 4600 jobs in two years | *Correction (16 March 2020): In its initial press statement Endeavor SA said the 4600 jobs were created between 2017 and 2019. To be precise it was between 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2019 – namely two years, and not three. We have cor... |
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| 17.01.2020 | My parents said I was crazy to start a business, SweepSouth’s Aisha Pandor reveals in podcast | Save three years’ worth of salary. That’s what SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor’s mother — the Minister of Foreign Affairs Naledi Pandor — advised her daughter to do before she started a business.
The SweepSouth co-founder was speaking in... |
| 17.01.2020 | My parents said I was crazy to start a business, SweepSouth’s Aisha Pandor reveals in podcast | Save three years’ worth of salary. That’s what SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor’s mother — the Minister of Foreign Affairs Naledi Pandor — advised her daughter to do before she started a business.
The SweepSouth co-founder was speaking i... |
| 06.01.2020 | Here are 10 African startups to watch in 2020 | Wondering what 2020 has in store for Africa’s tech startup scene?
If you’re looking to keep tabs on the movers and shakers that will define this year then join us as we look at the 10 startups that you should consider paying attention to in... |
| 06.01.2020 | Here are 10 African startups to watch in 2020 | Wondering what 2020 has in store for Africa’s tech startup scene?
If you’re looking to keep tabs on the movers and shakers that will define this year then join us as we look at the 10 startups that you should consider paying attention to i... |
| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA’... |
| 03.01.2020 | Eight SA startups to keep an eye on in 2020 | A number of tech startups featured in news headlines last year. Ventureburn has picked eight that we think readers should follow closely in 2020.
They include a cloud-based software for first responders that is hitting it big in the US, SA... |
| 31.12.2019 | 10 reasons why 2019 was a hot year for Africa’s tech startup scene [Opinion] | Africa’s tech startup scene is doing quite okay. Actually, it’s pretty hot right now.
Even the attack in January by terrorists on a Nairobi office park, in which 21 people died (including six members of Kenyan tech firm Cellulant), can’t ke... |
| 31.12.2019 | 10 reasons why 2019 was a hot year for Africa’s tech startup scene [Opinion] | Africa’s tech startup scene is doing quite okay. Actually, it’s pretty hot right now.
Even the attack in January by terrorists on a Nairobi office park, in which 21 people died (including six members of Kenyan tech firm Cellulant), can’t k... |
| 24.12.2019 | Are these the 10 biggest deals by African tech startups in 2019? | Big money. That’s what African 86 tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made a ton of it — almost $290-million going on data from 88 venture capital (VC) disclosed de... |
| 24.12.2019 | Are these the 10 biggest deals by African tech startups in 2019? | Big money. That’s what African 86 tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made a ton of it — almost $290-million going on data from 88 venture capital (VC) disclosed d... |
| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 09.12.2019 | The tech sector in SA is still a hot place to be [Opinion] | South Africa’s economic outlook may be gloomy, with annual growth forecast to barely past 1.5% over the next three years, but things are still hot in SA’s tech startup sector — so hot you’ll need a pair of shades when talking about it.
Away... |
| 09.12.2019 | The tech sector in SA is still a hot place to be [Opinion] | South Africa’s economic outlook may be gloomy, with annual growth forecast to barely past 1.5% over the next three years, but things are still hot in SA’s tech startup sector — so hot you’ll need a pair of shades when talking about it.
Awa... |
| 15.11.2019 | Naspers Foundry calls on VC firms to help co-invest in SA tech startups | Naspers has called on venture capital (VC) firms to approach the tech company to co-invest with its over R1.4-billion startup funding initiative Naspers Foundry.
Naspers executives of mergers and acquisitions Louise Stuart urged local SA VC... |
| 15.11.2019 | Naspers Foundry calls on VC firms to help co-invest in SA tech startups | Naspers has called on venture capital (VC) firms to approach the tech company to co-invest with its over R1.4-billion startup funding initiative Naspers Foundry.
Naspers executives of mergers and acquisitions Louise Stuart urged local SA V... |
| 08.10.2019 | SweepSouth Raises R50 million to Boost On-demand Cleaning Service | SweepSouth has raised R50 million to scale its services. The investment round was led by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and existing investors; Naspers Foundry, Smollan, Vumela, CRE VC and Black Coffee, a South African artist.
SweepS... |
| 07.10.2019 | Cape Town startup SweepSouth raises over R50m in new funding round | UPDATE (20 December 2019: SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor confirmed with Ventureburn today that the round was in fact valued at over R60-million and included a R30-million investment from Naspers’s R1.4-billion venture capital (VC) fund ... |
| 07.10.2019 | Cape Town startup SweepSouth raises over R50m in new funding round | UPDATE (20 December 2019: SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor confirmed with Ventureburn today that the round was in fact valued at over R60-million and included a R30-million investment from Naspers’s R1.4-billion venture capital (VC) fund ... |
| 08.08.2019 | Eight SA tech startups with women founders that have recently had VC, angel deals [Updated] | UPDATE (14 August 2019): We neglected to include Smartblade’s R9.5-million investment from Savant in the below list. We have updated the list as well as the below figures relating to the amount and percentage of all venture capital that wen... |
| 08.08.2019 | Eight SA tech startups with women founders that have recently had VC, angel deals [Updated] | UPDATE (14 August 2019): We neglected to include Smartblade’s R9.5-million investment from Savant in the below list. We have updated the list as well as the below figures relating to the amount and percentage of all venture capital that wen... |
| 08.08.2019 | So, what percentage of VC and angel investing goes to SA startups with women founders? [Updated] | UPDATE (14 August 2019): We neglected to include Smartblade’s R9.5-million investment from Savant in the below list. We have updated the list as well as the below figures relating to the amount and percentage of all venture capital that wen... |
| 08.08.2019 | So, what percentage of VC and angel investing goes to SA startups with women founders? [Updated] | UPDATE (14 August 2019): We neglected to include Smartblade’s R9.5-million investment from Savant in the below list. We have updated the list as well as the below figures relating to the amount and percentage of all venture capital that wen... |
| 16.07.2019 | Are these SA’s 10 biggest disclosed VC deals so far in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (18 July and 23 December 2019): The list and figures have been updated to take into consideration deals in the crypto sector that were unintentionally excluded in the initial version of this article.
We have also removed the R500k V... |
| 16.07.2019 | Are these SA’s 10 biggest disclosed VC deals so far in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (18 July and 23 December 2019): The list and figures have been updated to take into consideration deals in the crypto sector that were unintentionally excluded in the initial version of this article.
We have also removed the R500k Vo... |
| 02.07.2019 | Naspers’ $2.3bn in Indian firms since 2011 dwarfs SA tech investments [Updated] | UPDATE (12 August 2019): Naspers announced in a press release today that it had taken part as lead investor in a $125-million fundraise in Indian ecommerce startup Meesho. In June India’s Economic Times reported that Naspers was in talks wi... |
| 02.07.2019 | Naspers’ $2.3bn in Indian firms since 2011 dwarfs SA tech investments [Updated] | UPDATE (12 August 2019): Naspers announced in a press release today that it had taken part as lead investor in a $125-million fundraise in Indian ecommerce startup Meesho. In June India’s Economic Times reported that Naspers was in talks wi... |
| 20.06.2019 | Naspers Foundry announces its first investment, with R30m in SweepSouth | UPDATE (20 December 2019: SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor confirmed with Ventureburn today that the R30-million was part of an investment round which the startup closed in October, valued at over R60-million (see this story).
Naspers to... |
| 20.06.2019 | Naspers Foundry announces its first investment, with R30m in SweepSouth | UPDATE (20 December 2019: SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor confirmed with Ventureburn today that the R30-million was part of an investment round which the startup closed in October, valued at over R60-million (see this story).
Naspers tod... |
| 20.06.2019 | Top tech startup news for today, Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Singapore-based genetic testing startup Nalagenetics joins fight against ancient disease. Nalagenetics, a genetic testing startup founded in 2016 by a team of ... |
| 28.05.2019 | Will these startups still have an uncle, parent in Ramaphosa’s cabinet? | UPDATE (30 May): Naledi Pandor, Tito Mboweni and Aaron Motsoaledi all returned to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly named cabinet on Wednesday (29 May) as ministers of international relations & co-operation, finance and home affairs, re... |
| 28.05.2019 | Will these startups still have an uncle, parent in Ramaphosa’s cabinet? | UPDATE (30 May): Naledi Pandor, Tito Mboweni and Aaron Motsoaledi all returned to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly named cabinet on Wednesday (29 May) as ministers of international relations & co-operation, finance and home affairs, re... |
| 27.05.2019 | Investec showcases three SA startups at Tech4Good event that tackle financial inclusion | Last week banking and asset management group Investec showcased three SA startups that it believes are addressing financial inclusion in the country.
Investec presented the startups to stakeholders and Investec clients at an event held last... |
| 27.05.2019 | Investec showcases three SA startups at Tech4Good event that tackle financial inclusion | Last week banking and asset management group Investec showcased three SA startups that it believes are addressing financial inclusion in the country.
Investec presented the startups to stakeholders and Investec clients at an event held las... |
| 19.05.2019 | 16% of South Africa's domestic workers are abused at work, according to a shocking new report | A new survey has found that 16% of South African domestic workers say they have been verbally or physically abused at work.
Among 1,300 domestic workers surveyed, 27% reported living in shacks, and 79% were the main breadwinners for their h... |
| 18.03.2019 | How South African startups are solving informal sector problems [Opinion] | A valid criticism of the country’s nascent startup scene is that the businesses that are being created are just thoroughly irrelevant to the actual needs of the country.
Entrepreneurs are often dazzled by the shiny things that come out of S... |
| 18.03.2019 | How South African startups are solving informal sector problems [Opinion] | A valid criticism of the country’s nascent startup scene is that the businesses that are being created are just thoroughly irrelevant to the actual needs of the country.
Entrepreneurs are often dazzled by the shiny things that come out of ... |
| 28.02.2019 | What Edge Growth looks for when investing in entrepreneurs [Q&A] | The ability to manage complicated tasks and still stay focused, deep industry experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to take advice from others — these are some of the key characteristics that funders look for in a tech entrepreneu... |
| 28.02.2019 | What Edge Growth looks for when investing in entrepreneurs [Q&A] | The ability to manage complicated tasks and still stay focused, deep industry experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to take advice from others — these are some of the key characteristics that funders look for in a tech entrepreneu... |
| 28.01.2019 | No conflict of interest in SA startup Flow’s R20m deal, says venture capitalist | Kalon Venture Partners CEO Clive Butkow today said there was no conflict of interest in a R20-million deal involving proptech startup Flow that his venture capital (VC) company participated in. This, despite Flow CEO Gil Sperling being a bo... |
| 28.01.2019 | No conflict of interest in SA startup Flow’s R20m deal, says venture capitalist | Kalon Venture Partners CEO Clive Butkow today said there was no conflict of interest in a R20-million deal involving proptech startup Flow that his venture capital (VC) company participated in. This, despite Flow CEO Gil Sperling being a bo... |
| 17.01.2019 | Newtown Partners shifts focus to offshore deals amid SA challenges | SA entrepreneur Vinny Lingham’s angel investment fund Newtown Partners has shifted its focus to sourcing deals outside of South Africa because of the poor economic and political climate at home, says the fund’s managing partner Llew Claasen... |
| 17.01.2019 | Newtown Partners shifts focus to offshore deals amid SA challenges | SA entrepreneur Vinny Lingham’s angel investment fund Newtown Partners has shifted its focus to sourcing deals outside of South Africa because of the poor economic and political climate at home, says the fund’s managing partner Llew Claasen... |
| 05.12.2018 | Cape Town firms dominate Heavy Chef’s list of SA’s most exciting startups of 2018 | Five Cape Town based firms have been selected as Heavy Chef‘s “SA’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2018” from over 1600 entries from around the country.
The five are fintech Lifecheq, healthtech LifeQ, lingerie and swimwear startup Thursdays... |
| 05.12.2018 | Cape Town firms dominate Heavy Chef’s list of SA’s most exciting startups of 2018 | Five Cape Town based firms have been selected as Heavy Chef‘s “SA’s Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2018” from over 1600 entries from around the country.
The five are fintech Lifecheq, healthtech LifeQ, lingerie and swimwear startup Thursdays,... |
| 03.12.2018 | 88 Business Collective honours Locumbase, SweepSouth founders | Two SA female tech founders — Locumbase founder Zulé Vuuren and SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor — have been honoured by Cape Town accelerator 88 Business Collective and Absa bank.
Vuuren’s startup — which makes it easier for freelance me... |
| 03.12.2018 | 88 Business Collective honours Locumbase, SweepSouth founders | Two SA female tech founders — Locumbase founder Zulé Vuuren and SweepSouth co-founder Aisha Pandor — have been honoured by Cape Town accelerator 88 Business Collective and Absa bank.
Vuuren’s startup — which makes it easier for freelance m... |
| 12.11.2018 | SweepSouth wins best small business category at Savca Industry Awards | On demand cleaning service SweepSouth has won the Best Small Company category at the inaugural Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) Industry Awards, which took place at a gala event held in Johannesburg la... |
| 12.11.2018 | SweepSouth wins best small business category at Savca Industry Awards | On demand cleaning service SweepSouth has won the Best Small Company category at the inaugural Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) Industry Awards, which took place at a gala event held in Johannesburg la... |
| 16.10.2018 | Tech platforms can help us stay connected to our humanity [Opinion] | One of the biggest fears around technology is that it robs us of human interactions. While that might not always feel like the worst thing (as anyone who’s used an app to order fast food after a big night out will attest), there’s a growing... |
| 16.10.2018 | Tech platforms can help us stay connected to our humanity [Opinion] | One of the biggest fears around technology is that it robs us of human interactions. While that might not always feel like the worst thing (as anyone who’s used an app to order fast food after a big night out will attest), there’s a growing... |
| 28.08.2018 | Indonesian unicorn shows Silicon Valley model can’t beat going local [Opinion] | It is said that Jakartans spend 10 years of their life in traffic. The populous and fast growing Indonesian capital city is a sweaty, gridlocked cacophony of just about every type of vehicle you can think of.
It’s a problem that has been n... |
| 28.08.2018 | Indonesian unicorn shows Silicon Valley model can’t beat going local [Opinion] | It is said that Jakartans spend 10 years of their life in traffic. The populous and fast growing Indonesian capital city is a sweaty, gridlocked cacophony of just about every type of vehicle you can think of.
It’s a problem that has been no... |
| 10.08.2018 | Three tech startups tapped for inaugural Savca Industry Awards | Three SA tech startups — fintech i-Pay, on demand cleaning platform SweepSouth, and meal delivery site Ucook — are among nine companies that have been shortlisted for the inaugura Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associat... |
| 10.08.2018 | Three tech startups tapped for inaugural Savca Industry Awards | Three SA tech startups — fintech i-Pay, on demand cleaning platform SweepSouth, and meal delivery site Ucook — are among nine companies that have been shortlisted for the inaugura Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Associat... |
| 19.12.2017 | ‘Joburg 10XE accelerator helped me add 50 employees in nine months’ | Entrepreneur Michael Roberts has been able to grow his software company from 90 to 140 people in just nine months, thanks to the Johannesburg-based accelerator 10XE.
“(The accelerator) teaches you to move beyond the typical entrepreneur min... |
| 19.12.2017 | ‘Joburg 10XE accelerator helped me add 50 employees in nine months’ | Entrepreneur Michael Roberts has been able to grow his software company from 90 to 140 people in just nine months, thanks to the Johannesburg-based accelerator 10XE.
“(The accelerator) teaches you to move beyond the typical entrepreneur mi... |
