Funding
New Majority Black Controlled Private Equity Fund Launches
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new majority black controlled private equity fund, New Seasons Investment Fund (“the Fund”), has been launched following the merger of two private equity fund companies – New Seasons Investment
SA Chatbot Startup Secures R7 Million Investment
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here’s What You Should Know About The Deal. South African venture capital firm Kalon Venture Partners and Mauritius-based Compass Venture Capital today announced their co-investment into one of the leading
The Funding is Not Coming – Now What?
Reading Time: < 1 minute Sibusiso Ngwenya (27), owner of the sock brand, Skinny Sbu Socks has sparked fresh and much-needed discussion about the struggles of being an entrepreneur in South Africa and debates about
Vusi Thembekwayo – One Mistake that Can Ruin your Chances with Investors
Reading Time: 2 minutes “What problem are you solving for your customer?” According to Vusi Thembekwayo, well-known South African businessman, investor and public speaker, the basis of all successful businesses is the ability to answer
How to Secure Financing to Complete a Contract
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you have a signed contract for a large order, but don’t have the finance to purchase the supplies or finance for the resources to complete the work, then contract
How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign and Raise the Startup Capital you Need
Reading Time: 2 minutes Within just a few hours of taking their equity crowdfunding round live on Uprise.Africa, Drifter Brewing Company, Cape Town-based craft beer manufacturers, raised more than a million rand in growth