Aug302018 by EditorNo Comments

Kivuhub will be taking part finalists for the Southern Africa Startup Awards

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Kivuhub will be taking part finalists for the Southern Africa Startup Awards After receiving 3211 nominations the organisers of the inaugural Southern Africa Startup Awards have revealed the names of the startups and entrepreneurs that have made it into the national finals. The names will now be put to a public vote. The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the spirit of innovation and achievement in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).   “The shortlist was decided by a series of national judging panels. This national shortlist will be judged again, to produce the regional shortlist for the Regional Grand Finale which will be announced on 22 November in Johannesburg,” the post further stated. The public can vote online to select the winners in the Southern Africa Startup Awards Members of the public can vote online for the startups that…
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May92018 by EditorNo Comments

AFRICINVEST LANCE UN NOUVEAU FONDS DE 120 MILLIONS D’EUROS DÉDIÉ AUX START-UP AFRICAINES

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AFRICINVEST LANCE UN NOUVEAU FONDS DE 120 MILLIONS D’EUROS DÉDIÉ AUX START-UP AFRICAINES La firme de capital-investissement Africinvest va lancer un nouveau fonds de 120 millions d’euros dédiés aux start-up africaines, a rapporté le site spécialisé Ventureburn, citant un dirigeant de l’entreprise. «Le fonds va cibler les start-up à succès qui opèrent dans n’importe quel secteur à travers le continent en s’appuyant sur les bureaux d’AfricInvest à Tunis, Lagos, Abidjan, Nairobi, le Caire, Alger et Casablanca.», a déclaré Selma Ribica, directrice à AfricInvest. «Ce sera le premier vrai fonds africain dédié aux start-up, avec des bureaux en Afrique du Nord, de l’Est et de l’Ouest. Notre objectif est de récolter 120 millions d’euros.», a-t-elle ajouté. Mme Ribica a d’autre part précisé que l’idée est d’ «aider les start-up africaines à se développer et…
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May92018 by EditorNo Comments

WE Master Leadership Courses (2 day workshop: 5/31, 6/7)

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WE Master Leadership Courses (2 day workshop: 5/31, 6/7) WE Master Leadership Courses (2 day workshop: 5/31, 6/7) Thu, May 31, 2018, 10:00 AM – Thu, Jun 7, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT Free REGISTER Event Information DESCRIPTION The WE Master Leadership Courses is designed to help women entrepreneurs gain the critical leadership skills needed to launch, grow, and sustain your business. You will have the opportunity to learn from experts in leadership development and entrepreneurship. Please note, this course consists of two sessions - please plan on attending all of them! Session 1: Thursday, May 31st from 10:00AM to 3:00PM Session 2: Thursday, June 7th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM Course topics include developing a formal pitch, mastering negotiation techniques, honing collaborative leadership skills, and developing strategies to overcome common business challenges. If…
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Apr272018 by EditorNo Comments

Top  11 new startups launching out of the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

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Top  11 new startups launching out of the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator Today, 11 new companies launch out of the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator based in NYC. This is the 14th cohort of startups to launch out of ERA,  and each company has received $100,000 in seed funding from the accelerator. These startups span a wide variety of industries, from hospitality to new retail to healthcare. So without any further ado, here are the 11 companies launching out of ERA: Butler Butler wants to handle room service and amenities for hotels, partnering with hotels to provide room service, catering and other food-based amenities from Butler’s various hubs across the city. Using SMS as a means of communication with guests, Butler can serve a larger number of hotels. Right now, Butler serves 5,000 rooms in Manhattan. Choosy Leveraging…
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Apr272018 by EditorNo Comments

Apply today to exhibit in Startup Alley at Disrupt SF 2018

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Apply today to exhibit in Startup Alley at Disrupt SF 2018 Prices increase on Disrupt SF passes next week - get yours today! Spring may have barely sprung, but if early-stage companies want an exhibitor’s table in Startup Alley at Disrupt San Francisco 2018 you need to apply now. Our biggest, most ambitious Disrupt ever takes place on September 5-7 at our new venue, Moscone Center West. More than 1,200 exhibitors and sponsors will showcase the very latest technology products, platforms and services in Startup Alley. Applications are open for a limited time, and we’d hate for you to miss out. If you want to show your stuff in Startup Alley, you have two ways to secure a spot — and both require an application. First, early-stage startups from any category can purchase a Startup Alley Exhibitor Package. Pro…
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