Telkom FutureMakers Teams Up with Aions to Supercharge South African Tech Startups
- September 26, 2025
- C Badenhorst
Telkom FutureMakers has locked arms with venture builder Aions Creative Technology, putting R58 million into black‑owned tech firms across fintech, edutech, health, gaming, e‑commerce and cyber‑security. The partnership blends cash with hands‑on guidance, aiming to lift valuations and attract bigger investors. Since 2015, FutureMakers has funded more than 2,600 ICT firms and created over 67,000 jobs. Recent hackathons tapped 700 young coders, signalling a fresh pipeline of talent. The joint effort marks a major push for inclusive innovation in South Africa.
