As you have probably seen by now, during the first quarter of 2025, African start-ups raised $460m through $100k+ deals. And 52 of these start-ups raised at least $1m of funding in Q1. My question to all the investors out there - Why were only a bit more than 2% of the funding raised by female CEOs?
Visited the legendary @nike HQ in Europe! 👟 A dream come true for a kid who grew up obsessed with the swoosh. Remember being small ….and just wanting to make enough money to own a pair 😂 Huge shoutout to @jim.moyes for making it epic! #JustDoIt #NikeHQ #SwooshLife” @Lebohang Makhoa
🚀 6 Million Messages Processed in Just 5 Days!
Last week was wild !!! South Africa introduced the two-pot retirement system. Gotbot.Ai helped customers simplify their withdrawal processes through automated WhatsApp conversations.
We've processed over 6 million messages in just 5 days, streamlining communication and providing clients with instant access to their funds. Whether it's handling withdrawals or guiding clients through the new retirement options, our WhatsApp chatbots ensure a seamless and efficient experience. So, proud of the Gotbot.Ai team !!
Total fanboy moment. I was able to visit Google HQ, and wow—what an experience! As someone who’s deeply impacted by brands like AWS, Nike, Fender, Roland and DW, it was surreal to step into the company that shapes so much of my daily life, the backbone of my business, Ai and even my smart home automation. Total total total fanboy moment! 😅😂 #Google #TechLife #injozidesign #audiomilitia #gotbot
2 Quick announcements !
1) I'm thrilled to announce that I have been asked to join the Executive Committee of the Creative Circle. 🔥
2) Creative Circle Full Circle event - With all the buzz and excitement at Cannes this year, we are looking forward to gaining and sharing insights from the event.
Join us at this year’s Creative Circle Full Circle event, in partnership with Ster Kinekor, where Ann Nurock and various Cannes judges will share their valuable insights from Cannes 2024.
📅 Save the Dates: 24 July - Johannesburg 25 July - Cape Town
Stay tuned for more details about tickets and the event in the coming days.
See you there!