TimesLIVE Podcasts Business Day Spotlight

Funding SA’s new and growing businesses

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State of local venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of the South Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA).

Topic of discussion include: what is the difference between PE and VC in SA; trends shaping the market; the level of deal flow in SA; and the ease of Why are so many founders having to leave SA access funding?

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production
1 Mar 2024 English South Africa Business News · News

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