| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.06.2023 | Kidato Selected for the 2023 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort | In an era marked by the rapid growth of educational technology, startups are playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way students learn and acquire knowledge. The iHub Nairobi in conjunction with the Mastercard Foundation recognized t... |
| 16.08.2022 | Snapplify announces expansion in Australia to support education | Impactful edtech company empowers educators, parents, and students around the world
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – EQS Newswire – 17 August 2022 – Global edtech company Snapplify (https://www.Snapplify.com) has officially expanded in Australia, bri... |
| 24.01.2022 | EdTech Predictions for 2022 | 0 shares
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The continued impact of COVID-19 prompted massive changes for the education sector, as schools had to... |
| 11.06.2021 | FNB adds Snapplify to eBucks rewards programme | First National Bank (FNB) customers can now purchase e-textbooks and e-learning material from edutech firm Snapplify, using eBucks from its rewards programme.
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BANK UC-Wireless is a solutions-based distributor for integrated wireles... |
| 23.02.2021 | Hlayisani Growth Fund secures R350-million | Hlayisani Capital, a pre-eminent African private equity investment, has secured R350-million in funding led by Standard Bank and prominent South African family offices.
Hlayisani Growth Fund secures R350-million
Dr Eugene van Rensburg, a ... |
| 23.02.2021 | Hlayisani Growth Fund secures R350-million | Hlayisani Capital, a pre-eminent African private equity investment, has secured R350-million in funding led by Standard Bank and prominent South African family offices.
Hlayisani Growth Fund secures R350-million
Dr Eugene van Rensburg, a pa... |
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| 15.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [15/04/2020] | A Cape Town based healthtech Ingress Healthcare has raised a R6-million investment for a platform that distributes spare consulting rooms in hospitals and clinics to general practitioners and specialists.
This, as Egyptian accelerator progr... |
| 15.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [15/04/2020] | A Cape Town based healthtech Ingress Healthcare has raised a R6-million investment for a platform that distributes spare consulting rooms in hospitals and clinics to general practitioners and specialists.
This, as Egyptian accelerator prog... |
| 05.03.2020 | SA’s Snapplify acquires Onnie Media for undisclosed amount | Cape Town edtech company Snapplify announced today that it has acquired Onnie Media, an educator media hub for SA teachers, and the hub’s online marketplace for teachers in South Africa, Teacha!.
The edtech company said in a statement toda... |
| 05.03.2020 | SA’s Snapplify acquires Onnie Media for undisclosed amount | Cape Town edtech company Snapplify announced today that it has acquired Onnie Media, an educator media hub for SA teachers, and the hub’s online marketplace for teachers in South Africa, Teacha!.
The edtech company said in a statement today... |
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| 28.01.2020 | Changes to Section 12J VC regime won’t spell doom for all funds says venture capitalist | Experts last year raised concern over new deductions limits for investors under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act, saying it will reduce the amount of funds that venture capital companies (VCCs) can raise. But Knife Capital‘s Keet van Zyl a... |
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| 28.01.2020 | Changes to Section 12J VC regime won’t spell doom for all funds says venture capitalist | Experts last year raised concern over new deductions limits for investors under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act, saying it will reduce the amount of funds that venture capital companies (VCCs) can raise. But Knife Capital‘s Keet van Zyl a... |
| 24.12.2019 | Are these the 10 biggest deals by African tech startups in 2019? | Big money. That’s what African 86 tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made a ton of it — almost $290-million going on data from 88 venture capital (VC) disclosed d... |
| 24.12.2019 | Are these the 10 biggest deals by African tech startups in 2019? | Big money. That’s what African 86 tech startups raised this year.
While not every startup wanted to disclose how much they raised, those that did made a ton of it — almost $290-million going on data from 88 venture capital (VC) disclosed de... |
| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 20.12.2019 | Are these SA’s 11 biggest disclosed VC deals in 2019? [Updated] | UPDATE (20 and 23 December): This article was updated to correctly state that SweepSouth’s R30-million raise from Naspers Foundry was part of a R60-million round closed in October. We have also removed the R500k Vollar deal which was actual... |
| 09.12.2019 | The tech sector in SA is still a hot place to be [Opinion] | South Africa’s economic outlook may be gloomy, with annual growth forecast to barely past 1.5% over the next three years, but things are still hot in SA’s tech startup sector — so hot you’ll need a pair of shades when talking about it.
Awa... |
| 09.12.2019 | The tech sector in SA is still a hot place to be [Opinion] | South Africa’s economic outlook may be gloomy, with annual growth forecast to barely past 1.5% over the next three years, but things are still hot in SA’s tech startup sector — so hot you’ll need a pair of shades when talking about it.
Away... |
| 07.11.2019 | Hlayisani Capital, Owned By Dr Khoza, Invest Millions in StartUps | Dr. Reuel Khoza. Image source: sapeople.com
Hlayisani Capital, which is chaired by former Nedbank chair Reuel Khoza and a majority shareholder, continues to invest millions in growing South African startups.
The company, which also includes... |
| 07.11.2019 | Hlayisani Capital, Owned By Dr Khoza, Invest Millions in StartUps | Dr. Reuel Khoza. Image source: sapeople.com |
| 05.11.2019 | SA’s Hlayisani Growth Fund mulling 12 deals after having invested R200m so far | Hlayisani Growth Fund, a SA fund that aims to make later-stage investments in African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is mulling 12 potential new deals, fund principal Brett Commaille revealed today.
“Most of them have an element... |
| 05.11.2019 | SA’s Hlayisani Growth Fund mulling 12 deals after having invested R200m so far | Hlayisani Growth Fund, a SA fund that aims to make later-stage investments in African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is mulling 12 potential new deals, fund principal Brett Commaille revealed today.
“Most of them have an elemen... |
| 25.09.2019 | SA edtech Snapplify snaps up over R29m in expansion capital from funders | Cape Town edtech company Snapplify announced today that it had raised $2-million (over R29-million) in expansion capital.
The money was raised from two SA funds — venture capital firm Knife Capital via its SA Revenue Service (Sars) Section... |
| 25.09.2019 | SA edtech Snapplify snaps up over R29m in expansion capital from funders | Cape Town edtech company Snapplify announced today that it had raised $2-million (over R29-million) in expansion capital.
The money was raised from two SA funds — venture capital firm Knife Capital via its SA Revenue Service (Sars) Section ... |
| 13.08.2019 | As Brexit looms, UK government looks to support SA startups | SA tech startups can expect added business and trade support from the UK government as it seeks to boost links with other countries amid a looming Brexit.
A key part of this support includes the UK-SA Tech Hub, which was launched in Februar... |
| 13.08.2019 | As Brexit looms, UK government looks to support SA startups | SA tech startups can expect added business and trade support from the UK government as it seeks to boost links with other countries amid a looming Brexit.
A key part of this support includes the UK-SA Tech Hub, which was launched in Februa... |
| 12.03.2019 | 25 Of The Most Successful Business Ideas In South Africa | March 12, 2019 15+ min read
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“Disruption is all about risk-taking, trusting your intuition, and rejecting the way things are supposed to be. Disrupti... |
| 29.11.2018 | Five Injini startups secure trials, partnership deals – incubator head | At least five of the startups in Injini‘s second cohort have secured trials and partnerships with schools, corporates and government agencies since joining the edtech incubator’s programme, Injini CEO and founder Jamie Martin has revealed.
... |
| 29.11.2018 | Five Injini startups secure trials, partnership deals – incubator head | At least five of the startups in Injini‘s second cohort have secured trials and partnerships with schools, corporates and government agencies since joining the edtech incubator’s programme, Injini CEO and founder Jamie Martin has revealed.
... |
| 20.11.2018 | Snapplify to represent SA at next year’s Global Startup Edtech Awards finals | Cape Town based edtech Snapplify is heading to the Global Startup Edtech Awards finals in London — which take place in January next year. This, after coming out tops in the awards’ SA semi-finals last Thursday (15 November).
The semi-final... |
| 20.11.2018 | Snapplify to represent SA at next year’s Global Startup Edtech Awards finals | Cape Town based edtech Snapplify is heading to the Global Startup Edtech Awards finals in London — which take place in January next year. This, after coming out tops in the awards’ SA semi-finals last Thursday (15 November).
The semi-finals... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 24.10.2018 | Pick a sector, add internet and your firm could be worth millions [Opinion] | Given all the press, you would be forgiven for thinking that startups were have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The reality is that startups have existed in all shapes and forms since the beginning of time. Some fail and some are ... |
| 17.07.2018 | Five SA tech startups that are expanding into the rest of Africa [Updated] | South African tech startups are slowly waking up to the massive untapped market that is the rest of the continent.
If data from Ventureburn’s 2017 tech startup survey is anything to go by, an increasing percentage of tech startups are looki... |
| 17.07.2018 | Five SA tech startups that are expanding into the rest of Africa [Updated] | South African tech startups are slowly waking up to the massive untapped market that is the rest of the continent.
If data from Ventureburn’s 2017 tech startup survey is anything to go by, an increasing percentage of tech startups are look... |
| 29.06.2018 | Five SA angel investors you want to meet | If you’re a startup and you need money the chances are you are going to look to friends and relatives for help. Or you could try an angel investor.
Angel investors often choose to operate in the shadows, as a silent investor — which means ... |
| 29.06.2018 | Five SA angel investors you want to meet | If you’re a startup and you need money the chances are you are going to look to friends and relatives for help. Or you could try an angel investor.
Angel investors often choose to operate in the shadows, as a silent investor — which means i... |
| 24.04.2018 | Startups should tackle real problems, not ‘stupid stuff’ says Michael Jordaan | South African venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says South African startups should focus on helping solve some of the country’s many social and economic problems, rather than develop the “stupid, stupid stuff” that entrepreneurs often pitc... |
| 24.04.2018 | Startups should tackle real problems, not ‘stupid stuff’ says Michael Jordaan | South African venture capitalist Michael Jordaan says South African startups should focus on helping solve some of the country’s many social and economic problems, rather than develop the “stupid, stupid stuff” that entrepreneurs often pitc... |
| 06.11.2017 | Startups aim to secure $1.5m as World Bank’s XL Africa kicks off in Cape Town | Twenty promising African tech startups today began an 11-day residency in Cape Town at the World Bank’s XL Africa accelerator. The programme runs until 17 November and startups have a chance of securing up to $1.5-million.
The accelerator w... |
| 06.11.2017 | Startups aim to secure $1.5m as World Bank’s XL Africa kicks off in Cape Town | Twenty promising African tech startups today began an 11-day residency in Cape Town at the World Bank’s XL Africa accelerator. The programme runs until 17 November and startups have a chance of securing up to $1.5-million.
The accelerator ... |
| 31.08.2017 | Here are the 20 startups that will take part in accelerator XL Africa’s first cohort | World Bank accelerator XL Africa yesterday announced the 20 startups it has selected for the first cohort for its scale-up accelerator programme.
The 20 include startups in sector such as edtech, fintech, healthtech, transportation and hum... |
| 31.08.2017 | Here are the 20 startups that will take part in accelerator XL Africa’s first cohort | World Bank accelerator XL Africa yesterday announced the 20 startups it has selected for the first cohort for its scale-up accelerator programme.
The 20 include startups in sector such as edtech, fintech, healthtech, transportation and huma... |
| 25.08.2017 | Dutch consulate announces names of startups for #cocreate2ACCELERATE 2017 | The Dutch consulate in Cape Town today announced the names of those South African and Dutch startups that will take part in #cocreate2ACCELERATE 2017.
The programme, an initiative the Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town introduced la... |
| 25.08.2017 | Dutch consulate announces names of startups for #cocreate2ACCELERATE 2017 | The Dutch consulate in Cape Town today announced the names of those South African and Dutch startups that will take part in #cocreate2ACCELERATE 2017.
The programme, an initiative the Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town introduced l... |
| 23.05.2017 | Snapplify joins Ed21 forum to tackle inefficient education system | The key to tackling the education sector as a startup is being able to move fast and adapt quickly to the changing needs of the sector says Snapplify growth director Tarryn-Anne Anderson.
The digital publishing solutions startup has teamed... |
| 23.05.2017 | Snapplify joins Ed21 forum to tackle inefficient education system | The key to tackling the education sector as a startup is being able to move fast and adapt quickly to the changing needs of the sector says Snapplify growth director Tarryn-Anne Anderson.
The digital publishing solutions startup has teamed ... |
| 24.03.2017 | 12 edtech startups teaching South Africans [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business pe... |
| 24.03.2017 | 12 edtech startups teaching South Africans [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business pe... |
| 16.02.2015 | Angelhub Ventures invests in Snapplify, Michael Jordaan joins board | Additional reporting by Jacques Coetzee
This is interesting. AngelHub Ventures, the angel investment company backed by money from ex FNB head-honcho Michael Jordaan and the Harris family (RMB co-founder, Paul Harris’ family fund), has inve... |
| 16.02.2015 | Angelhub Ventures invests in Snapplify, Michael Jordaan joins board | Additional reporting by Jacques Coetzee
This is interesting. AngelHub Ventures, the angel investment company backed by money from ex FNB head-honcho Michael Jordaan and the Harris family (RMB co-founder, Paul Harris’ family fund), has inves... |
| 13.10.2014 | SnappBox from Snapplify enables rural schools to embrace ebooks | Ebooks distribution platform Snapplify is venturing into rural areas with the SnappBox distribution hardware solution. The hardware is built especially for rural schools that do not have internet. The technology allows textbooks to be prelo... |
| 13.10.2014 | SnappBox from Snapplify enables rural schools to embrace ebooks | Ebooks distribution platform Snapplify is venturing into rural areas with the SnappBox distribution hardware solution. The hardware is built especially for rural schools that do not have internet. The technology allows textbooks to be prelo... |
| 14.07.2014 | 8 Cape Town finalists named for Get in the Ring global startup competition | In South Africa, the Capetonian finalists for the international startup competition Get in the Ring have been announced and will be pitching 22 July.
The competition aims to source impressive early-stage companies from around the globe. Ove... |
| 14.07.2014 | 8 Cape Town finalists named for Get in the Ring global startup competition | In South Africa, the Capetonian finalists for the international startup competition Get in the Ring have been announced and will be pitching 22 July.
The competition aims to source impressive early-stage companies from around the globe. Ov... |
| 05.06.2014 | Snapplify readies ebook distribution platform for SA schools | ePublishing startup Snapplify is set to provide South African learners access to (digital) educational content through a new, and free, eBook store.
Snapplify states that it has been watching South Africa’s academic space for some time, al... |
| 05.06.2014 | Snapplify readies ebook distribution platform for SA schools | ePublishing startup Snapplify is set to provide South African learners access to (digital) educational content through a new, and free, eBook store.
Snapplify states that it has been watching South Africa’s academic space for some time, all... |
| 06.06.2013 | Big publishing dreams for Snapplify with SPi Global partnership | Popular mobile digital publishing solutions provider Snapplify has announced a global partnership with SPi Global, a global digital and epublishing service provider to content owners and publishers.
Snapplify launched in 2011 at the Frankfu... |
| 06.06.2013 | Big publishing dreams for Snapplify with SPi Global partnership | Popular mobile digital publishing solutions provider Snapplify has announced a global partnership with SPi Global, a global digital and epublishing service provider to content owners and publishers.
Snapplify launched in 2011 at the Frankf... |
| 09.05.2013 | Net Prophet wants to help take startups from mind to market | Net Prophet is an annual gathering of 2 000+ geeks, and one of the bigger tech conferences on the South African calendar. For a couple of years now, it’s hosted a startup workshop as an offshoot of the conference and it’s looking for entrep... |
| 09.05.2013 | Net Prophet wants to help take startups from mind to market | Net Prophet is an annual gathering of 2 000+ geeks, and one of the bigger tech conferences on the South African calendar. For a couple of years now, it’s hosted a startup workshop as an offshoot of the conference and it’s looking for entrep... |
| 13.06.2012 | SA startup to publish Arabic ebooks in deal with major regional online player | Snapplify, a service that transform PDFs into company branded mobile applications, has signed a deal with Kotobarabia, an online e-book store that specialises in Arabic content.
The deal with the South African-based startup has apparently ... |
| 13.06.2012 | SA startup to publish Arabic ebooks in deal with major regional online player | Snapplify, a service that transform PDFs into company branded mobile applications, has signed a deal with Kotobarabia, an online e-book store that specialises in Arabic content.
The deal with the South African-based startup has apparently b... |
| 12.04.2012 | Digital publishing conduit Snapplify launches Android platform | If you haven’t heard of Snapplify, it’s a solution that enables publishers, authors and content providers to convert their books, magazines and brochures into digital publications.
If the concept sounds compelling to you and you happen to ... |
| 12.04.2012 | Digital publishing conduit Snapplify launches Android platform | If you haven’t heard of Snapplify, it’s a solution that enables publishers, authors and content providers to convert their books, magazines and brochures into digital publications.
If the concept sounds compelling to you and you happen to b... |
| 25.03.2012 | And the winners of the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition 2012 are… | Moments ago LaunchCapeTown announced the winners of the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition for 2012.
Congratulations to the following teams.
Track 1 — Idea Stage
1st place: Zoe-X
2nd place: Ching
3rd place: Home Bug
Track 2 — Growt... |
| 25.03.2012 | And the winners of the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition 2012 are… | Moments ago LaunchCapeTown announced the winners of the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition for 2012.
Congratulations to the following teams.
Track 1 — Idea Stage
1st place: Zoe-X
2nd place: Ching
3rd place: Home Bug
Track 2 — Growth Stag... |
| 24.03.2012 | Meet the ten finalists for the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition | Last night, at LaunchCapeTown‘s TechBash opening ceremony, the ten finalists for the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition (CTEC) were announced. LaunchCapeTown is a five day event that brings together startups, entrepreneurs, and digital t... |
| 24.03.2012 | Meet the ten finalists for the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition | Last night, at LaunchCapeTown‘s TechBash opening ceremony, the ten finalists for the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition (CTEC) were announced. LaunchCapeTown is a five day event that brings together startups, entrepreneurs, and digital t... |
