One of Africa’s most recognisable subscription startups has entered voluntary business rescue, highlighting the growing financial pressures confronting venture-backed companies across the continent as investor funding becomes harder to secure.
Author: Ewang Johnson
0:00Sandton, SA’s financial hub. South African startups can deliver $1 billion valuations, or so-called unicorn status. These include fintech company Optasia’s $1.4 billion listing in Johannesburg last year. THEGIFT777/
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