Ep 126: SA's Venture Capital Story: From Local Startups to Global Exits

South Africa's venture capital ecosystem has quietly come of age. The question is: who's paying attention? Michael Avery was joined by Alison Collier, MD of Endeavor South Africa; Antonia Bothner, Capital Markets Lead at Endeavor South Africa; Lumka Mlambo, Fund Principal at the SA SME Fund; and Anusha Naidu, CEO of SAVCA, to explore why South Africa's venture capital market is gaining global credibility. The conversation unpacked the country's growing track record of successful exits, the unique market conditions driving innovation, and why local startups are increasingly attracting international acquirers.