How South Africa’s ‘Shark Tank’ Saw its First Bitcoin Investment ByTimothy SohnPRO INVESTOR Updated: 20 September 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage (CoinDesk) – For the first season, one of the four sharks is Vinny Lingham, a South Africa entrepreneur known for a string of companies including Gyft, Yola and now blockchain startup Civic. He also happens to be one of the most vocal supporters of Bitcoin, having incorporated it into past products. In the most recent episode, Lingham brought bitcoin to the fore by offering his investment to the developers of augmented reality game Augmentors in bitcoin. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage