Platform Capital launches in SA to invest in local SMMEs

Platform Capital has officially launched its operations in South Africa to provide strategically driven investments with a focus on developing the untapped potential of the country’s SMME sector. Platform Capital’s entry into South Africa is strategic...

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions joins Startup Autobahn

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, Bridgestone EMIA’s business unit focused on developing and launching data-driven fleet, tyre and mobility solutions, has partnered with Startup Autobahn, the mobility-focused innovation network moderated by Silicon Valley global...

Discover the gems hidden within conversations

It’s time to use the data, the insights and the analytics to see inside customer minds. Wynand Smit, CEO of Inovo, digs down into conversations to find the nuggets of information. What do customers want? What makes them irate? What inspires them to loyalty?...

New fund targets early stage African AI start-ups

The Swedish AI Fund (SAIF) is an NGO with the purpose of providing financial aid, grants, and scholarships globally to those who are working, researching, and/or involved in the AI industry towards equality, safety, and security in the field of AI. To achieve this...

Macrocomm to deliver IoT solutions for railways

IoT solutions provider Macrocomm Group has announced a strategic partnership with Bharat Rail Automation of India (BRAPL) to deliver signal management and smart railway solutions to the South Africa sector and other African territories. The Macrocomm-Bharat Rail...

CIRT gets $500k funding from E Squared Investments

CIRT (Consumption Innovation Real Time) has secured just under $500 000 as part of its Seed Round of funding from E Squared Investments, an Impact Investor and a shareholder in Allan Gray. The funding will take the form of a convertible debt instrument which will be...