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Silicon Valley watch out: BlueWorld

March 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments

South Africa’s really starting to step up the notch with Internet start-up’s. Vinny might have headed to Silicon Valley, but a couple of us are determined to try get our start-up’s to work in South Africa. (Nic - that should please you - guys, if you haven’t taken a look at the brilliant new SA [...]

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Angel Investors in South Africa

September 3rd, 2007 · 85 Comments

I’ve been speaking to a number of journalists in South Africa and abroad recently about the state of the angel investor market in South Africa.
The Sunday Times published some of my comments yesterday.
I look forward to the day when entrepreneurs have easier access in South Africa to the Angel network.

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Tags: investors · press · start up

Wake up South Africa! Seedcamp launches.

July 4th, 2007 · 9 Comments

Open Coffee founder, Saul Klein, let me know today that a new incubator for early stage Internet Start-Up’s has launched.
Seedcamp is inviting applications from new start-up’s, are choosing 20 for the selection round, and the winning 5 will be given 50 Thousand Pounds seed capital for a 10% stake, together with intense mentoring and introductions [...]

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Tags: entrepreneurs · internet · investment · start up