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First Name	John
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Nickname	johnraath
Job Position	Owner

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Important — Please Read Before Applying

This funding is strictly for registered businesses with a valid CIPC registration number.
Your business must have an active business bank account. Applications using personal accounts will not be accepted.
Minimum monthly turnover of R50,000 for the past six (6) months.
This is not personal funding and not a grant.

Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will unfortunately not be processed.

Purchase Order Funding Application

Submit your purchase order (PO) details below to initiate the funding review process. This application is designed for businesses seeking capital to fulfil confirmed customer orders.

We work with a dedicated funding partner to assess each application. To qualify, a minimum purchase order value of R250,000 is required.

Once your submission is complete, your application will be transitioned to our funding partners for an expedited review, helping you fulfil your orders without unnecessary delay.

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