So you’re a startup, and you have a great idea. In fact, your idea is going to change the world. It’s better than Facebook. But you have no money. You need a venture capital firm to take pity on your poor soul (and make a truck load of cash from your great idea). South Africa’s venture capital space is growing quite nicely. With startups funded by the country’s firms exiting to big multinationals like Visa, it’s no wonder the startup scene in South Africa has a seemingly cool visage. In the last year more than 30 startups received funding, won competitions and exited. It’s a growing space and things are becoming hotly contested. Despite a not-so-great economic outlook, there are companies, VCs and Angels out there willing to invest in companies that have the right stuff. That’s important, having the right stuff.
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