Tom Jackson

Startup Club ZA has launched Platform ZA, a national discovery, jobs, news, resources and networking platform designed to improve access for South African tech founders. Founded in 2023, Startup Club ZA is South Africa’s largest tech startup and investor ... See more

Each of the so-called “big four” of African tech – Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa – raised more funding than in 2024, when steep declines occurred as a result of the global capital shortage. This is according to the 11th edition of the annual Afri... See more

Abu Dhani-based VC firm Hashgraph Ventures has pledged US$1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, the continent’s largest Web3 innovation event, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and economic inclusion across Africa. Part of the Hashgraph Ass... See more

Twelve startups will pitch their products and services at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi on February 11-12, which aims to facilitate access to global capital for African tech ventures. Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is a leading African tech event providing i... See more

Nigerian startup MAX, Africa’s first integrated electric vehicle and battery subscription platform, has raised US$24 million in funding to accelerate the continent’s transition to clean, affordable, and inclusive mobility. MAX is Africa’s first integrated... See more