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54 Collective (Founders Factory Africa)’s strategy for Africa tech investment

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A push to expand s is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bongani Sithole, CEO of 54 Collective.

Topics of discussion include: 54 Collective’s rebranding; strategy for investing in African startups; the state of venture capital investment on the continent; and the influence of high interest rates on startup funding.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.
7 Aug English South Africa Business News · News

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