One South African start-up has hit the accelerator jackpot, and is the first South African firm to be included on the list of the American accelerator, 500 Startups.
The accelerator programme lasts four months, and the companies included receive funding of $125 000 (about R1.5-million). According to the 500 Startup Facebook page, its mission is to help start-ups around the world grow into successful businesses, solve real-world problems, and make their customers happy.
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