He’s invested around US$1.2 million into startups including Sproxil, Pass.ng, SimplePay, PushCV and Pledge 51, generally putting between US$25,000 and…
Author: Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem.
MyMusic.com.ng has launched in Nigeria, offering users the chance to discover and download Nigerian music via web and mobile. MyMusic.com.ng…
Stellenbosch-based incubator LaunchLab is offering 50 per cent bursaries to those in need of financial assistance for its 10-week entrepreneurship…
South African startup Gummie, a curated online marketplace for travel adventures, is planning expansion across South Africa and into other…
East African mobile startups pitching competition PIVOT East has announced the 50 semi-finalists, with the selected companies now set to…
To say that Nairobi’s taxing hailing industry is getting busy would be to understate the fact. Startups are flocking to…
Location-based beacon technology provider Beamo has launched in Cape Town, South Africa, providing contextually relevant information to mobile devices and…
Brightest Young Minds (BYM) has announced its 15th annual summit will take place in Johannesburg on July 16-20, with the…
Online accommodation booking startup SleepOut has launched a rewards club in the South African cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town…
MyTaxi is the latest edition to the already well-stocked Kenyan taxi hailing startup scene, claiming it is targeting a lower…