We are back with even better content for you. You may have noticed we’ve been a little quiet over the past few weeks. That’s because we’ve been working behind the scenes to make our newsletter even better for you, with more valuable content, insights, and opportunities tailored to help you grow your business.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 SME South Africa Funding Summit
The 2025 SME South Africa Funding Summit gathered entrepreneurs, funders and experts to tackle SME funding challenges. Key topics included early-stage and growth funding, compliance, and alternative finance. Industry leaders shared insights, while entrepreneurs highlighted barriers like funding rejections and manufacturing delays. The summit encouraged transparency, innovation and better support for SMEs, marking the start of an annual platform to drive meaningful funding conversations and solutions.
SMEgo Partners with SME South Africa to Bridge Funding Gaps
SMEgo, a digital platform by Old Mutual, partnered with SME South Africa at the 2025 SME Funding Summit to address SME funding challenges. SMEgo offers tailored funding solutions like invoice discounting, asset finance and a Funding Concierge to match businesses with the right funders. It also equips entrepreneurs with tools for funding readiness, helping them manage cash flow, credit health and access to finance with confidence.
Fund the People: A Funding Summit Sponsor Changing the Game
At the 2025 SME Funding Summit, Fund the People showcased how they're helping entrepreneurs go from idea to tender-ready. With hands-on support, purchase order funding and invoice discounting, they’re building skills, promoting growth and rewriting the funding story for South Africa’s underserved business owners.
Looking to apply for a business loan in South Africa? This practical guide breaks down everything you need to know – from how to position your business for funding, to the types of loans available, and what lenders look for. Whether you're a startup or scaling up, this is a must-read before applying.
