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CDI Capital

CDI Capital is an impact investor in local SMMEs, empowering businesses to innovate, fast-track growth, create jobs, improve lives and help build a stronger economy. CDI works with corporates, government and development agencies to invest in individual businesses through our SMME development

Intsika Impact Fund

The Intsika Impact Fund is a BMF initiative and was founded in 2021. It has since developed a rich network of local business partners. We make early and transformational investments in companies that have the potential to do great things. Our dedicated team is made up of seasoned investors who are

E Squared

We enable Allan Gray Fellows and Social Entrepreneurs to build and scale high-impact organisations which will create jobs, attack poverty and contribute to transformation in South Africa.

Our Offering

We provide funding and support to value-aligned entrepreneurs that build and scale responsible

LifeCo UnLTD Investments

LifeCo UnLtd South Africa is an impact business that invests in early to growth enterprises to deliver social, environmental, economic and financial gains.LifeCo is invested in companies in various sectors: renewable energy, urban farming, education, lifestyle and impact venture capital (SA

Broadreach Capital

Broadreach is an investment and corporate finance house with a particular focus on businesses that have a positive impact on their physical or social environments.

Broadreach was founded in 2014 by a group of like-minded individuals, with a vision to be the bridge between the technical and

Innovation Edge

Innovation Edge is an innovation catalyst and social impact investor.

We support social entrepreneurs and organisations to develop, test and launch innovative solutions to early childhood challenges. More than 6 out of 10 children in South Africa are at risk of never reaching their full potential

Hivos Impact Investment

Hivos Impact Ventures is an impact investment management company that operates impact funds aligned with the philosophy of its Foundation; creating impact as well as the essential financial return.

With offices in the Netherlands, Zambia and South Africa, we manage impact funds that hold impact

Not really where you want to be?

Not to worry, as most journeys are seldom in a straight line from start to finish. You might find more suitable partners in our other communities on the portal. Check out our ‘entrepreneur’ or ‘innovator’ sections for more information.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Entrepreneur

Are you an Entrepreneur?

You want to be your own boss and have the drive to recognize opportunities and transform them into valuable enterprises. Or you already have an established enterprise(s).