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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

For entrepreneurs who want to raise funds to grow their businesses. Attend this event to learn about all things funding! Find your funding solutions and advice at this event. SME Funding Summit 2025

  • The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
  • June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am – June 12 @ 5:00 pm

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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

12 June 2025 - 16 Empire Rd, Parktown
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2193 South Africa
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Our Experienced Speakers

Our experienced speakers and panelists will deliver captivating keynote addresses and insightful talks at the SME South Africa Funding Summit, providing valuable perspectives and strategies for success.

The first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit will allow you to gain insights into becoming a bankable business, master the art of pitching, improve your funding literacy and get your business fully compliant on the spot. Connect with top investors and discover the funding solutions to take your business to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your growth and turn your vision into reality!

Whether you're an established business looking to scale, an entrepreneur validating your business model, or seeking funds for working capital and purchase orders, this summit is designed for you.

Velly Bosega | CEO, SME South Africa
Velly Bosega

CEO, SME South Africa

Sheldon Tatchell | Founder and CEO, Legends Barber
Sheldon Tatchell

Founder and CEO, Legends Barber

Donald Valoyi | Founder and CEO, Zulzi
Donald Valoyi

Founder and CEO, Zulzi

Emmanuel Bonoko | Founder and CEO, Brandscapers Africa
Emmanuel Bonoko

Founder and CEO, Brandscapers Africa

Jane Sithole | Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
Jane Sithole

Deputy Minister of Small Business Development

Sthembiso Zwane | Partner, Grovest
Sthembiso Zwane

Partner, Grovest

Jade Kriel | Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy
Jade Kriel

Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy

Zama Nqadolo | Investment Manager, MIC
Zama Nqadolo

Investment Manager, MIC

Jonathan Mundell | In on Africa CEO
Jonathan Mundell

In on Africa CEO

Hlengiwe Makhathini | Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital
Hlengiwe Makhathini

Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital

Litha Kutta, Head: Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Litha Kutta, Head

Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank

Jameel Khan

Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Angel Investor

The Empire – Conference and Events Venue

16 Empire Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa

What to Expect

State of Small Business Funding

Navigating pre-seed funding

Bootstrapping 101

Panel Discussion: Seed funding essentials

Building a strong pitch deck

Alternative funding options

What Venture Capitalists are looking for

How to be and remain compliant

Funding opportunities in renewable energy

Agri-business funding

Fintech funding

Technology funding

Our Event Sponsors

Contact Us


  • Clearwater Office Park, Building 2 Millennium Blvd, Strubens Valley, Gauteng, 1735, South Africa
  • +27 11 704 2641
  • info@smesouthafrica.co.za