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Tue, January 6th 2015, 12:31 · Paul Adepoju

88mph announces partnership with investors to find and fund Africa’s best startups

Africa’s leading seed fund and accelerator 88mph today announced partnership with successful entrepreneurs turned investors to find and fund Africa’s best startups. → Read more
Fri, December 12th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft, 88mph announce partnership to support startups in Nigeria

Technology company Microsoft today announced a partnership with seed fund and accelerator 88mph to expand Microsoft Ventures program into Nigeria. Through the partnership, startups in Nigeria will enjoy improved productivity and would receive tools, resources, expertise and routes to market around the world. → Read more
Wed, June 4th 2014, 17:00 · Tom Jackson

88mph rebrands co-working spaces, takes break from Kenyan investment

African seed investment fund 88mph is rebranding its Nairobi and Cape Town co-working spaces, and announced it will take a break from investing in kenyan startups this year. → Read more
Thu, April 17th 2014, 12:30 · Chris Udemans

88mph startups pitch to investors in Cape Town

The 88mph accelerator programme in Cape Town held its Investor Day last night, with seven startups pitching to potential investors to secure follow-on funding. → Read more
Wed, April 16th 2014, 16:00 · Chris Udemans

88mph to hold Investor Day

The 88mph accelerator programme in Cape Town is holding its Investor Day this evening, when its seven startups will pitch to investors in a bid to secure follow-on funding. → Read more
Wed, March 12th 2014, 07:00 · Tom Jackson

88mph accelerator programme underway in Cape Town

African investment fund and accelerator programme 88mph has confirmed its second Cape Town accelerator programme began last month, investing just under US$300,000 in seven startups who will also receive funding and access to business networks, mentoring and infrastructure. → Read more
Wed, February 26th 2014, 14:40 · Tom Jackson

88mph, L5Lab partner to form 440 Nigerian investment fund

African seed investment companies 88mph and L5Lab have partnered to create 440, which will invest in mobile and internet startups in Nigeria. → Read more
Fri, December 20th 2013, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi

88mph to launch in Nigeria next year

African accelerator and investment fund 88mph will expand its operations to Nigeria in the first quarter of 2014, adding to the programmes it has already run in Kenya and South Africa. → Read more
Thu, December 5th 2013, 11:30 · Nick Sato

88mph startups to pitch at Nairobi Demo Day today

Four tech startups will pitch for investment at the 88mph Nairobi Demo Day today (Thursday), after completing three months of the accelerator programme giving them access to new networks and mentorship. → Read more
Mon, October 14th 2013, 12:40 · Nick Sato

Microsoft partners 88mph to support startups in Africa

Microsoft has partnered with 88mph as its first accelerator partner in Africa to expand its Microsoft Ventures programme on the continent. → Read more
Tue, September 24th 2013, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

88mph opens applications for 2nd Cape Town accelerator

Accelerator and investment fund 88mph has opened applications for its second Cape Town programme, with applicants having the additional incentive of possible inclusion on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Rise Mzansi show. → Read more
Wed, September 4th 2013, 12:00 · Kamau Mbote

88mph accelerator invests over $500k in 8 new startups

88mph has invested US$500,000 in eight startups as it launches its second accelerator programme in Nairobi, Kenya, chosen from more than 300 applications from around the world. → Read more
Wed, June 12th 2013, 10:25 · Nanine Steenkamp

88mph opens 2014 fundraising

African startup accelerator 88mph has extended an invitation to investors as funding acquisition gets underway for its 2014 programme. → Read more
Fri, May 17th 2013, 10:12 · Nanine Steenkamp

US business school visits 88mph in SA

The Kenan-Flager Business School from North Carolina has visited Cape Town-based startup accelerator 88mph to gain insight into African markets. → Read more
Thu, May 16th 2013, 13:02 · Kamau Mbote

88mph to host Google I/O day in Kenya

88mph will today screen the Google I/O conference at an event bringing together stakeholders from the ICT sector, media and Google representatives. → Read more
Thu, May 16th 2013, 12:28 · Nanine Steenkamp

88mph to send entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley

Kenya-based startup accelerator 88mph will be sending one startup to Silicon Valley in July to participate in the Blackbox Connect Summer in the United States (US). → Read more
Mon, May 13th 2013, 11:18 · Richard Cutcher

Startups invited to apply for 88mph’s second Nairobi programme

African accelerator 88mph is accepting applications for its next three month programme in Nairobi, Kenya, with investments of up to US$100,000 available. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd 2013, 14:54 · Brandon Gregory

University of Texas – Austin visits 88mph in SA

Students from the University of Texas business school in Austin, United States, who are also working professionals, visited startup accelerator 88mph in Cape Town today to learn about emerging markets. → Read more
Thu, April 25th 2013, 13:07 · Richard Cutcher

88mph Demo Day underway in Cape Town

Ten Cape Town-based startups will present to investors today in a bid to secure follow-on funding and increase the chances of their business ideas becoming a recognised brand or product. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd 2013, 14:02 · Richard Cutcher

Network Radio to broadcast live from 88mph Demo Day

Fast growing internet station Network Radio will be broadcasting live from the 88mph Demo Day in Cape Town on Thursday, as it bids to become the ‘go-to’ network for shows on the startup and entrepreneur scene in South Africa. → Read more