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Buhle Goslar takes the helm as Lula's new board chairperson

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Buhle Goslar takes the helm as Lula's new board chairperson

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BNPL startup Float secures R208m funding from Standard Bank

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BNPL startup Float secures R208m funding from Standard Bank

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Local SMEs upskilled through enterprise development programme

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Local SMEs upskilled through enterprise development programme

20 Mar 2024

R300m funding boost for local car subscription startup Planet42

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R300m funding boost for local car subscription startup Planet42

12 Mar 2024

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Cue secures $2m in seed funding

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Cue secures $2m in seed funding

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Understanding venture capital: Is it the best funding option for your small business?

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14 Feb 2024

Image supplied. Fifteen green sector startups participated in the Grindstone South Africa programme, a partnership between the Anglo American Foundation (AAF) and Grindstone South Africa

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Grindstone South Africa programme champions green startups, VEZ Technologies takes top prize

14 Feb 2024

OfferZen raises R82m in funding, appoints new CEO

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OfferZen raises R82m in funding, appoints new CEO

26 Jan 2024

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2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

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2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

27 Dec 2023

Jenesys AI secures $1.1m in pre-seed funding

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Jenesys AI secures $1.1m in pre-seed funding

18 Dec 2023

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11 Dec 2023

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

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Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

6 Dec 2023

Beyond funding: how strategic support and expert advice can take SA small businesses to the next level

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Business Partners Limited 5 Dec 2023

GoMetro completes R214m funding round

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GoMetro completes R214m funding round

30 Nov 2023

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28 Nov 2023

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Samanjalo and Green Guru Solutions wins first 2023 Mpumalanga green solutions pitch challenge

GreenCape 7 Nov 2023

Local recruitment startup Jobjack secures R45m investment

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Local recruitment startup Jobjack secures R45m investment

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New asset- and short-term finance solutions to cater to the need for growth-stage funding

Business Partners Limited 6 Nov 2023

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The Innovator Trust 25 Oct 2023

Climate Finance Accelerator launches Phase 3 in SA

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GreenCape 18 Oct 2023

Sony unveils the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa

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Sony unveils the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa

12 Oct 2023

SA logitech startup Tripplo secures R34m investment

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SA logitech startup Tripplo secures R34m investment

12 Oct 2023

Proactive strategies for SMEs facing financial difficulties

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Proactive strategies for SMEs facing financial difficulties

11 Oct 2023

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Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

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New asset- and short-term finance solutions to cater to the need for growth-stage funding

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