High-growth Is Non-negotiable for Business Resilience and Fundability

In this episode, we will talk to Mapule Pathela about why being a high-growth business is no longer optional but a survival strategy. She unpacks what entrepreneurs miss when they fail to see that growth-mindedness leads to long-term survival and resilience, as well as the importance of post-investment support.

About our Guest

Heading the post-investment function at IDF Capital, Phathela has an MBA from Milpark Business School and ESG strategy training from Oxford. She oversees a portfolio of over 50 transactions across 8 funds, with an active book of over R130 million, driving financial performance, operational optimisation, and strategic divestments. Phathela is also a board observer and member of subcommittees such as Audit & Risk, which enhances governance in portfolio companies. Her current role sees her support SME growth, funding solutions, and sustainable value creation.

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