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With US visa bond, the path to Silicon Valley just got steeper for African startups
From January 2026, a new US visa bond program will require applicants from over 20 African countries to post a bond for short-term visas. The bond amounts will be $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, refundable only if applicants leave the US before their authorized stay expires.
Discover secrets to success in Silicon Valley as Techpoint Diaspora hosts African founders, innovators
Techpoint Africa is hosting an event in San Francisco to help Africans thrive in Silicon Valley. The event aims to demystify the process of breaking into Silicon Valley without a pre-existing network.
African Startups Face Stricter Investment Scrutiny Compared to Global Counterparts
African startups raised nearly $300 million in January 2025, with 40 companies securing $289 million in funding. There was a 25% drop in overall startup funding in 2024, with African startups securing $2.2 billion, down from $2.9 billion in 2023.
South Africa Travel Startup TurnStay Raises $300,000 from Investors
TurnStay has raised $300,000 in funding from Silicon Valley and New York-based investors DFS Lab and DCG. The funding will be used to expand the business into Africa and build on the significant traction already achieved.
Unveiling the startup illusion: Critical questions every policymaker must answer
Vision and Objectives: What exactly does it mean for a country to aspire to build a tech ecosystem or transition to a digitised economy? Infrastructure Readiness: Is the country’s tech infrastructure up to par? Are internet access and mobile connectivity widespread and affordable?
