Boutique startup studio super{set} gets another $90 million to co-found data and AI companies
While super{set} is backed by external investors, some of its capital comes from founding managing partners Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya, who previously co-founded Krux and sold it to Salesforce. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreMTN Group Welcomes New Group Chief Regulatory
Formerly the Group Chief Regulatory Officer at Liquid Telecom for five years, MTN Group appoints Mike Silber as Group Executive Regulatory. New MTN Group Executive Regulatory, Mike Silber He played a pivotal role in expanding Africa’s cross-border fibre network and its largest networked data center operation. His dedication to enhancing
Read moreAir Connect: Wireless Connectivity for SA Businesses
CMC Networks, has launched its Air Connect solution, delivering wireless connectivity to businesses across South Africa. Air Connect, a Wireless to the Business (WTTB) solution, ensures reliable, high-speed connectivity and business continuity, even in some of the world’s most challenging environments.  Delivering Wireless Connectivity Air Connect offers reliable connectivity
Read moreFrench deep tech spinout Diamfab crystallizes hopes for diamond semiconductors to support green transition
Its long-term goal is to make more efficient semiconductors with a lower carbon footprint, while supporting what its CEO refers to as "the electrification of society," starting with transportation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFurnished rental startup Blueground defies proptech woes with $560M in revenue, a new $45M raise
Blueground, which operates a global network of furnished apartment rentals for stays of a month or more, has raised $45 million, on sales of $560 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreNew Stars Shine: Introducing the New HUAWEI nova Series
SuperSport United FC and technology partner HUAWEI have united to introduce new stars to the HUAWEI nova series, including the HUAWEI nova 12i, the HUAWEI nova 12 SE, and soon, the HUAWEI nova 12s. Beyond the Game This collaboration aims to inspire South Africans to shine as the stars they
Read moreCoro, building cybersecurity for SMBs, locks down $100M at a $750M valuation
Enterprises and other large organizations have long been a lucrative and obvious target for cybercriminals, but in recent years — thanks to more sophisticated breach techniques and the rise of AI — small and medium businesses are now also very much on the map. Now, Coro — one of the
Read moreDatacentrix Honored with ‘Go Beyond Reseller’ Award from HP
Datacentrix is proud to have received the prestigious title of HP’s ‘Go Beyond Reseller’ at the Southern African partner awards. HP introduced the ‘Go Beyond Reseller’ award for the first time, and Datacentrix is thrilled to have been named as the inaugural winner of the title. Anle Els, Product Manager:
Read moreThis startup believes mobile apps for businesses should work more like consumer apps
Have you noticed the massive gap between consumer and business apps on your phone? While consumer apps are both beautifully designed and easy to use, business apps are simply painful to use. A European startup is developing a suite of B2B apps that are designed for mobile first because phones
Read moreIndia’s tribunal court allows Byju’s to proceed with key EGM
Byju’s secured favorable outcomes in two court hearings Thursday, paving the way for the embattled edtech startup to move ahead with the extraordinary general meeting scheduled for Friday. The National Company Law Tribunal refused to defer on Thursday Byju’s planned EGM, where the Indian startup seeks to increase the authorized
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