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What African startups returned to investors in a decade
Flutterwave has raised $475 million since its founding in 2016, significantly more than most African startups, highlighting a concentration of venture capital in a few companies. While the overall funding for African startups reached $1.89 billion, the majority of this capital was concentrated in ju
TechCabal - Oct 05, 2026

JSE wants to turn 10 South African tech SMEs into investor-ready businesses
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has partnered with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) to assist 10 South African tech SMEs in becoming investment-ready through a 16-week pilot program. This initiative aims to enhance the companies' access to capital-market expertise and investor networks,
TechCabal - Oct 05, 2026

Why VOA spends six months inside startups before deciding to invest
Victoria Olayide Adesanya, founder of VOA Venture Partners, emphasizes the importance of understanding startups deeply before investing, advocating for a six-month engagement through her program, VOA Build. This approach allows her firm to help startups grow sustainably while providing insights that
TechCabal - Oct 05, 2026
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Upcoming Events
5
OCT
Stacstart Virtual Career Summit
Online
Borderless Bytes: Building Africa's Next Tech Wave.
Four days. Four countries. One stage for Africa's next generation of tech talent.
6
OCT
World Health Expo Johannesburg
Johannesburg, ZA
WHX Joburg is a clinical trade forum for the Southern African healthcare ecosystem, featuring live demonstrations of diagnostic and surgical hardware.
7
OCT
World Summit AI
Amsterdam, NL
WSAI 2026: Guardians of Tomorrow explores a new AI paradigm shaped not just by tech, but by human intention and vision.
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Jun 24, 2026
Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
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Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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