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IFC SME Ventures
Growth equity from World Bank-backed funds for established SMEs ready to scale.
Equity Finance
Equity investment and venture capital for high-growth South African businesses.
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NEF Strategic Projects Fund
Large equity investments for major black-owned projects with significant job creation potential. R5 million to R100 million.
NASPERS
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Naspers Foundry Investment
Investment from R10 million to R100 million from Naspers for SA tech companies with global potential.
SASMEF
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SA SME Fund
Investment funding for growing SMEs through venture capital. Focus on black fund managers and impact investing.
KNIFE
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Knife Capital Series A/B
Equity investment from R15 million to R100 million for tech companies ready to scale across Africa.
AFDB
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AfDB Boost Africa
AfDB-backed funding through local VC funds and accelerators.
DSTI
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DSTI Innovation Fund
The government invests in VC funds that then invest in your tech startup. Access to significant growth capital.
HAVAIC
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HAVAIC Venture Fund
Equity investment from R5 million to R50 million for B2B tech companies solving real African problems.
KALON
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Kalon Venture Fund
Investment from R1.5 million to R20 million for fintech and enterprise software startups.
4DI
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4Di Capital Early Stage
Early-stage investment from R2 million to R15 million for SA tech startups with product-market fit.
FFA
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Founders Factory Africa Venture Studio
We co-found companies with you. Get a team, capital, and support to build a venture from day one.
LAUNCH
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Launch Africa Seed Fund
Seed investment from R1 million to R8 million for early-stage startups with big vision.
FFA
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Founders Factory Africa Accelerator
Get R1.5 million plus 6 months of intensive support to build and scale your startup.
About Equity Finance
What is Equity Finance?
Equity investment and venture capital for high-growth South African businesses.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility varies by programme. Most require CIPC registration, tax compliance, and a viable business plan. Check individual programme requirements for specific criteria.
How to Apply
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