FSD Africa’s new venture launch signals a rare push to fund African startups at the riskiest stage — where capital is scarcest, impact is highest, and most investors still refuse to play.
Data from 2025 reveals that the 'clubby' syndicates of Silicon Valley are absent in Africa, where capital formation is driven by industry mandates and geography rather than investor relationships.
After shuttering its R1.4bn venture fund amid criticism over diversity, the South African tech giant is betting on female founders with equity-free grants
As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.
