#SHSI Episode 62 - The Data Behind Cape Town's Tech Takeover!
Description
Is Cape Town already Africa's Silicon Valley? In this deep dive, we break down the data behind Cape Town's explosive tech growth and why international companies from Amazon to Canadian startups are choosing the Mother City over established global hubs.We explore:The infrastructure that increased bandwidth by 1,000xWhy the Cape Town-Stellenbosch corridor employs more tech workers than Nairobi and Lagos combinedHow 450 tech firms and 40,000+ employees are reshaping Africa's tech landscapeThe talent pipeline producing 12,000+ STEM graduates annuallyInvestment flows: $88 million into Cape Town startups in 2020 aloneSuccess stories: From Yoco to Takealot to Future ForexInternational recognition from Financial Times, World Bank, and Startup GenomeWith 60% of South Africa's startups, 38% of the country's developers, and over 30 venture capital firms including Naspers, Cape Town isn't trying to become a tech hub—it already is one.The numbers don't lie: African startup ecosystems are worth $6.6 billion, and Cape Town is leading the charge. This is the story of how one city moved past potential and into performance.
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