SA’s Contactable secures $13.5m to scale up digital ID offering across Africa
South African integrated identity platform Contactable has raised US$13.5 million in funding to expand its onboarding and digital KYC offering to more markets across the African continent. The Centurion-based digital ID and eKYC provider Contactable a single point of integration for customer onboarding, identity verification, fraud reduction and compliance – enabling businesses to manage the entire digital […]
SAVCA announces new Board Members
SAVCA has announced the appointment of two new Board Members: Janice Johnston and Paula Mokwena. SAVCA has announced the appointment of two new Board Members: Janice Johnston and Paula Mokwena. Janice brings over 25 years of investment and leadership experience across debt, venture capital, and private equity, having worked with top-tier institutions in both South […]
AI Gone Wild: How Smart Technologies Are Supporting Wildlife and Ecosystems
As we mark World Nature Conservation Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to protect Earth’s natural resources and fragile biodiversity. From mitigating tailings dam risks to safeguarding rhinos and other vulnerable species from poaching, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover […]
E3 Capital leads $5.7m investment in Insight Terra
Insight Terra, a player in environmental risk management, has secured $5.7 million in an extended Series A funding round. The investment will support the expansion of its AI-powered platform, designed for monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and managing geotechnical risks. The round was spearheaded by E3 Capital, with additional backing from Fireball Capital, Atlantic Bridge, […]
[Opinion] ‘Grow SA through local venture capital funding
Venture capitalists (VCs) in developed countries have provided the capital and support needed to enable entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions to multiple challenges, the results of which have dramatically changed the way people all over the world live and operate. While the Covid-19 pandemic posed a challenge to society, it also accelerated the widespread adoption […]
South African Clean-Tech Startup Plentify Secures Oversubscribed Funding to Expand Smart Energy Solutions
South African clean-tech startup, Plentify, has successfully concluded an oversubscribed funding round, securing investment from prominent African and North American venture capitalists. This financial boost will fuel the company’s expansion within South Africa and lay the groundwork for its international operations. Plentify specializes in developing innovative smart energy solutions that make clean and affordable electricity […]