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SpaceX is the Dutch East India Company of the space age
The text compares the Dutch East India Company's 1602 IPO, which raised Gld6.4-million, to SpaceX's record-setting 2026 IPO that raised US$75-billion. Both companies leveraged public capital markets to fund ambitious ventures, with the VOC innovating financial structures and SpaceX pushing the bound
TechCentral - Jul 15, 2026
Nigerian Founder Jayaike Ndu Introduces Tend, a Platform for Local Business Discovery
In Africa, many businesses are leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp for commerce, making it challenging for new customers to discover them. Tend is developing a discovery platform that integrates with these social networks to help users find local businesses and services. Th
Techpoint Africa - Jul 15, 2026
How Amazon outmanoeuvred Starlink in South Africa
Amazon's Leo satellite internet service has secured a route into South Africa through a partnership with Herotel, while Elon Musk's Starlink remains unable to operate due to regulatory challenges. Amazon's strategy of compliance with local licensing requirements contrasts sharply with Musk's confron
TechCentral - Jul 15, 2026
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Vivatech
A showcase of frontier tech, from quantum computing to biotech and where the world’s boldest startups pitch alongside industry titans.
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The Hacker's Secret Conference 2026
Reframing hacking as a force for innovation, resilience, and societal change and revealing the unseen layers of the digital world.
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CKB Nairobi Community Meetup
Nairobi’s blockchain community comes alive as protocol updates and community project conversations spark new ideas.
Pitch Deck Playbook
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Talent Connect
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Angel Investment Roundtable
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Hadu Reach
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Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
