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Where to get Finance?
By: Staff writer
Posted: Sunday, 05 December 2004| © BusinessOwner 1997-2005
BUSINESS owners in South Africa often struggle to obtain finance and many mistakenly believe the banks are the only
place from which to get a loan, but there are many other organisations and institutions that are willing to assist with
building your business.
BusinessOwner compiled this comprehensive list consisting of among others contact numbers, reach, performance and
loan size of various institutions that assist businesses:
Banks
Absa: The best bet for a business that want to access a bank loan. They disperse more Khula Guarantees than any of
the other banks in South Africa. Contact: 0800 41 41 41. www.absa.co.za
Absa
The bank presently hands out the most Khula bank guarantees to small business and is probably your biggest chance of
getting a bank loan approved.
New Enterprise Banking (NEB), a division of Absa Business Banking Services that ensures small and medium enterprises
receive financial assistance via the Khula Credit Guarantee Scheme, has developed into the leading bank for issuing
Khula guarantees.
In the last quarter NEB has successfully increased its participation by 7.9% in the Khula Credit Guarantee Scheme with
committed funds totaling R162.9 m. This accounts for 48.25% of the total of the Khula guarantee funds with NEB's closest
rival contributing just 20.67%. Contact 011 350 4000
African Bank
Despite being a mainly personal retail bank, African Bank has made impressive gains in their use of Khula guarantees.
They are now neck-and-neck with Peoples Bank in second place after Absa.
Standard Bank: The have various innovative products, like revolving credit and a transaction account which allows
previously black-listed business owners to get a bank account. Contact: 0860 123 000 www.standardbank.co.za
Nedbank: They offer various product including plant and machinery finance and term finance, with an average loan size
of R50 000 to R2 million. They view each proposal on its merit, but look strongly at cash flow projections for upcoming 12
months for start-ups or audited figures for the past two years for existing businesses. Contact: 0860 115 060
www.nedbank.co.za
First National Bank: One of the four major banks who give out Khula Guarantees. However in recent times they have
been lagging behind in the number of Guarantees they've dispersed. Contact: 0860 103 224 www.fnb.co.za
Bankfin: Absa's vehicle and asset finance division.Contact: 0860 669 669. www.bankfin.co.za
Stannic: Standard Banks vehicle and asset finance division.Contact: 0860 000 000 www.stannic.co.za
Wesbank: First National Bank's divison for vehicle and asset finance. Contact: 0861 137 137 www.wesbank.co.za
National finance organisations
Khula Finance: Khula does not lend directly to business owners, but through the banks and Retail Finance
Intemediataries (RFIs). Business owners who don't have sufficient enough collateral to secure a bank loan, can take out a
Khula Credit Guarantee. Khula also finance businesses through equity and a land reform credit facility. (012) 394 5560 or
0800 11 881. www.khula.org.za
Khula
Credit Guarantees
This is the flagship scheme of Khula, the governments small business finance agency. It allows people with little or no
collateral to get a bank loan for their business by standing surety for them.
It is slow - about 2 000 loans guaranteed over the last number of years, but it is a solid, steadily progressing programme.
In many ways it fulfils a pioneering function in South Africa. It is a barometer of how committed the banks are to serving
small businesses.
It is still not easy getting a bank loan, because the banks regard you as high risk even though Khula guarantees your
loan. Small business owners should work hard on their business plans and keep on trying different banks, starting with
Absa. Contact 011 807 8464.
LRCF
The Land Reform Credit Fund (LRCF) has just emerged from a successful pilot phase to become a permanent scheme.
Anybody with an interest in farming can use this scheme to access land, on condition that nearby communities become
partners.
The scheme finances the land, and another R200 000 is given for training of the locals in farm ownership. And they are
also willing to consider food and agri-processing plants on the same basis. Contact 011 807 8464.
Khethani
Khula, the governments small business finance agency, has honoured Khethani Business Finance as its best small
business loans organisation this year.
The number of these organisations that borrow money for Khula to on-lend to small business people have decreased
substantially over the last few years due to bad repayment and, some say, bad management.
But Khethani, itself risen from the ashes of the failed IBEC, claims to have a very high repayment rate, even though they
lend to businesses who would normally not be considered by the banks. Khethani has offices in Cape Town,
Johannesburg and Durban.
They have been operating four years, and provide business loans of R6 000 to R200 000 to small businesses.Contact
011 467 1160
Thuso Mentorship Offices: Mentorship for business owners who take out Khula guaranteed loans. Contact Rustenburg
(014) 594 2570, Midrand (011) 315 0036/7.
Sizanani: Set up by the Banking Council of South Africa and four banks to help businesses access loans of under R100
000 from banks. The organisation provides mentorship in the form of assisting with writing a business plan, to the
prospective business looking for a loan. 0861 333 000.
Absa Black Business Incubator Funding Programme:
Spread: National
Loan products: Equity finance
Loan size: R300 000 to R10 million
Specific industry focus: None Requirements:
Companies of R5 million turnover and below must be 100% represented by black management and those with R% - R50
million must have a 51% representation of black management.
Contact: 0800 41 41 41 www.absa.co.za
Anglo Khula Mining Fund:
Spread: National
Loan products: Equity finance
Loan size: R5 million
Specific industry focus: Black empowerment junior mining and related industries to fund the pre-feasibility stage of the
mine, environmental reports and the application for permits and licences.
Requirements: A detailed application procedure which includes a due technical and financial diligence, can be viewed on
the website.
Performance: In 2003 the R40 million fund pledged to assist eight junior mining companies by 2005 over a 10 year period.
Contact: (011) 638 4172. www.zimele.co.za
Artpac Lending Services: Bridging finance for businesses who win contracts in construction and related industries.
Loans of up to R100 000 for contractors building RDP houses, and other loans. Contact (011) 838 3730.
Business Partners:
Spread: National
Loan products: Equity, property and bridging finance.
Loan size: R250 000 to R15 million.
Specific industry focus: None, but includes franchising in partnership with the Umsobumvu Youth Fund. Requirements:
Business Partners carries out assessment of business.
Performance: For the 2002/2003 year 496 investments valued collectively at R400 million, were carried out.
Contact: (011) 480 8700. www.businesspartners.co.za
Business Partners: Equity and profit-sharing for business owners who secure contracts of between R250 000 and R15
million. 22 offices nationwide. Funds franchises. Contact (011) 480 8700.
Business Partners
Let me declare my bias right away. When BusinessOwner.co.za's sister publication, BigNews for the businessowner,
started nine years ago, we went to Business Partners for finance, and were turned down as too risky.
After making a success of the paper for three years, we approached them again for expansion finance. Again, they said
the venture was too risky. Today, seven years later, I am able to tell more than 500 000 readers that Business Partners is
conservative. This is, of course, just my opinion, but I am not alone in holding it.
Jo Schwenke, Business Partners CEO, was once quoted as saying: We have to ask ourselves whether we would have
financed Mark Shuttleworth. I dont think we would have.
Be that as it may, Business Partners have built up some expertise in certain industries such as fishing. They have
mentors, but these are expensive at about R1 000 per day. They are willing to look at your business plan, but have your
collateral ready, lots of it.
Contract Partner, a newish product to finance business people who have won a tender, is perhaps worthwhile looking at.
Contact 011 480 8700.
FNB Progress Fund:
Reach: National
Loan products: Equity and debt.
Loan size: R100 000 to R5 million
Specific industry focus: Business owners who have secured lengthy contracts with the private sector or government.
(careful, contractors have a building industry connotation)Requirements: Aims to invest between in viable black youthempowered companies (owners between the ages of 18-35) who have secured significant medium to long term contracts
with government.
Performance: Since launching in March 2003 the fund had handed out 12 loans to the total of R10,7 million by May 2004.
Contact: (011) 371 5579. www.progressfund.co.za
Industrial Devlopment Corporation (IDC):
Spread: National
Loan products: Equity, bridging finance and term loans.
Loan size: From R500 000 upwards.
Specific industry focus: Has 12 business units specializing in sectors which include chemicals, agri-business, tourism and
retail as well as the wood and paper.
Requirements: Loans are usually granted to sizeable projects which will yield exceptable profits. Bridging finance is not
aimed at construction.
Performance: Currently the IDC is assisting about 3 200 small and medium business.
Contact: 011-269 3000. www.idc.co.za
Khethani Business Finance:
Spread: Within the Metropoles of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
Loan products: Working Capital and bridging finance. Loan size: Up to R200 000.
Specific industry focus: None
Requirements: Must be operational for at least one year and must be able to cover 30% of loan with own collateral.
Performance: The Gauteng office, has so far granted 316 loans since its inception in 1998.
Contact: (011) 781 7224.
Khethani Business Finance: Loans from R10 000 to R250 000 to businesses one year or older. Contact (011) 832
3222.
National Empowerment Fund:
Spread: National
Loan Products: Straight loan or equity finance.
Loan size: R250 000 to R10 million.
Specific industry focus: None, but does not finance property development and start-up mining.
Requirements: Aimed at black business owner looking to expand their business, start-up a new firm or buy into an
existing company.
Performance: Poor. The fund was launched in 2001. After being largely dormant and struggling with internal problems, it
relaunched in May 2004.
Contact: (011)731 9000 www.nefcorp.co.za
New Business Finance:
Reach: Cape Metropole and Gauteng.
Loan products: Working Capital, bridging finance and micro loans.
Loan size: R1 000 to R250 000.
Specific industry focus: None.
Requirements: None, other than a solid business plan and cash flow projection.
Performance: Dispersed some R30 million in loans since their inception in 1998.
Contact: (021) 671 6263.
New Business Finance (NBF): Asset finance, working capital, tender and contract finance from R1 000 to R250 000 to
start-ups, expanding businesses not fulfilling banking criteria. Closes 18 December, resumes 03 January. Contact (011)
832 1100.
Sizanani Advisory Services: Help to get finance from banks and other financial hubs. 12- month aftercare and
assistance with business plans. Contact (011) 838 1571.
Tendering and Tender Advice Centres TradeWorld: Information on tenders and business opportunities to subscribers
for R534 per month. Get latest provincial tenders and business opportunities by fax or email. Contact (011) 602 7300.
Umsobomvu Youth Fund: Government fund for young entrepreneurs. Runs Progress Fund with First National Bank and
Momentum. Contact (011) 836 9000.
Standard Bank
Despite the recent dip in Standard Banks use of Khula guarantees, the bank remains the pioneer in developing services
for small businesses in South Africa, such as their SME Card, and more recent developments such as their AutoCash
machines, of which there are 20 country-wide, where small business owners can make bulk cash deposits without having
to wait for the bank to open.
As the biggest bank in the country, they have a massive infrastructure with a wide range of services, which includes solid
internet banking. Contact 011 636 9112
Eastern Cape:
BFPA (Business Finance Promotion Agency):
Reach: Nelson Mandela Metropole.Loan products: Working Capital and bridging finance.
Loan size: R6 000 to R150 000.
Specific industry focus: None.
Requirements: Operational for at least one year and you must be able to cover 20% loan.
Performance: Handed out 47 loans in the 2002/2003 year at an average size of just under R38 000. Contact: (041) 487
0190.
Free State:
FDC (The Free State Development Corporation):
Spread: Free State.
Loan products: Working Capital, equity and bridging finance.
Loan size: R5 000 and no ceiling
Specific industry focus: Manufacturing, petro-chemical downstream, franchises and service industry. Requirements:
Business owner must cover collateral of 65% and come with 10% of own contribution.
Performance: Have assisted more than 6 000 small businesses since 1995.Contact: (051) 400 0800. www.fdc.co.za
Gauteng:
Artpac Lending Services:
Reach: Gauteng.
Loan products: Provides small contractors with loans of between to assist them in buying materials needed for projects
and for them to meet their overheads.
Loan size: R1 000 and R100 000.
Specific industry focus: Small contractors of construction.
Requirements: No specific one, but viability and experience of business owner is looked at.
Performance: In 2003 Artpac handed out 250 loans.
Contact: (011) 838 5137.
Basani Business Development Services:
Reach: Gauteng.
Loan products: Working capital and bridging finance.Loan size: R6 000 to R40 000.
Specific industry focus: None.
Requirements: Businesses have to be in operation for six months or longer.
Performance: In the 2001/2002 loan year Basani handed out 46 loans. But in 2002/2003 they experienced an increase of
over 10% in loans handed out when the BusinessOwner spoke to the organisation.
Contact: (011) 333 3831.
Basani Business Development Services: Offers finance of between R6 000 and R40 000 for businesses owners in
existence for longer than 6 months. Contact (011) 333 3831.
Kwazulu-Natal:
Ithala Development Finance Corporation:
Reach: Kwazulu-Natal
Loan products: Working capital, bridging finance, building loans, plant and equipment finance, export finance and
empowerment equity capital.
Loan size: Up to R5 million.
Specific industry focus: All except transport.
Requirements: None, but business owners do need to put down collateral, this varies.
Performance: In 2002 they granted 151 loans to business owners, with an average size of R87 000.
Contact: (031) 907 8911. www.ithala.co.za
Mpumalanga:
Mpumalanga Economic Empowerment Corporation (MEEC):
Reach: Mpumalanga
Loan products: Bridging finance, medium loans to assist with working capital and long term loans of up to 10 years.
Loan size: R10 000 to R10 million
Specific industry focus: Mining, manufacturing, agro-industries, tourism and service and retail.
Requirements: Collateral and various security agreements are decided with MEEC. Start-ups need at least 10%
collateral.
Contact: (013) 933 3421. www.meec.co.za
Western Cape:
Casidra: Reach:
Western Cape rural and Metropole.
Loan products: Bridging finance, equity finance and co-operative finance.
Loan size: R10 000 to R160 000
Specific industry focus: None.
Requirements: Casidra doesn't require 100% security, but will take session on capital equipment purchased. Loans are
not paid directly to the client, but rather to their supplier.
Performance: Casidra have already dispersed finance to 18 businesses granted in three months in 2004. Contact: (021)
021-8635000 www.casidra.co.za
Isibane Capital Partners:
Reach: Cape Metropole Loan products:
Bridging finance.
Loan size: R50 000 to R500 000.
Specific industry focus: Contractors with government contracts.
Requirements: Business plan and cash flow projection.
Performance: By March 2003 after running for a year they became an official Khula RFI. By then they had dispersed 15
loans totalling R2,8 million.
Contact: (021) 510 0382.
Where to find Umsobumvu Youth Fund vouchers
By: Staff writer
Posted: Monday, 11 October 2004| © BusinessOwner 1997-2005
THE Umsobomvu voucher scheme has approved 11 allocating agents to service the nine provinces. The allocating
agents are organisations that screen applicants for the vouchers, and then refer them to business development
consultants where they can redeem their vouchers.
The allocating agents are:
*Open For Business (Gauteng)
*Open For Business (Western Cape)
*Thekwini Business Development Centre (Kwazulu-Natal)
*Junior Achievement (Limpopo)
*Pel Africa Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
*Mpumalanga Economic Empowerment Corporation
*West Manufacturing Advice Centre (North West)
*Maximiz (Free State)
*Cenbis (Gauteng)
*Kimberley Business Service Centre (Northern Cape)
*Comsec (Eastern Cape).
For more information, contact the Umsobomvu Youth Fund at (011) 651 7000 www.uyf.org.za
List of business services in Gauteng
By: Staff writer
Posted: Thursday, 07 April 2005| © BusinessOwner 1997-2005
BUSINESS owners looking for services ranging from finance to training can use the following fairly comprehensive list the
businessowner.co.za has compiled for Gauteng owners on business services in the province. Before making any deals or
settling with a service provider, it is advisable for business owners to shop around a bit.
General Business support
Cenbis: Tender advice, financial support, business plans, tendering and training. Four municipal help desks for the
dispersal of Tshwane municipal tenders. Based in Centurion. Contact (012) 664 7275.
Gautac: Gives tender advice, also acts as a business referral site and offers workshops on procurement and other
business issues. Contact (011) 838 7226.
Gauteng Provincial Government's Department of Public Works and Management Services: Has programs designed to
help contractors in various stages of development. Contact (011) 403 4070.
Gauteng Shared Service Centre: Replaces the old Gauteng Provincial Tender Board. They buy goods and services on
behalf of the provincial government departments. Some 40% of the province's spend goes through the GSSC. Contact
(011) 355 2000.
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller: Business owners in Gauteng can access business support and finance through the
provincial government's one-stop referral agency. The agency has offices in Ekhuruleni (011) 821 2370, Sedibeng (016)
910 1216 and Mogale (011) 950 9870. Contact the head office on (011) 833 2542 or visit www.gep.co.za
Springs Business Linkage Centre: Assists emerging contractors with business skills. Facilitates linkages between
corporate companies and emerging contractors in the Ekhurhuleni Eastern Region. Offers self-evaluation, developing
business ideas, business plans, tenderin. Registration is R60. Contact (011) 362 6488.
Enterprise SA: Pretoria-based support services and training in entrepreneurship, business management, accounting and
book-keeping services. Contact (012) 338 0520.
Business Opportunity Centre (BOC): Training, counseling, mentoring, business linkages, access to markets, free legal
clinics every Friday. Offer two-day courses on tendering, pricing and costing throughout the year. R300 for commitment
fee. Contact (011) 839 2750.
Hemix: Helps businesses negotiate contracts and get finance after winning tenders. Offices in Pretoria and
Johannesburg. Contact (012) 323 0220.
Medunsa Organisation for Disabled Entrepreneurs (MODE): Business courses, workshops for disabled entrepreneurs
plus a two-month trainings on how to start a business. Screening and selecting candidates for micro training to take place
in January. Contact (011) 830 0231.
Insedlu Business Companion: Helps business start-ups. Advises on registration, tax-compliance , council levies,
bookkeeping, tax compliance and financial management. Contact (011) 832 1400 and (012) 323 0096.
Sedibeng Training Centre: Business , technical-skills training in construction and engineering. Loans, support services
and business management workshops for clients. Contact (016) 988 1350.
Technical and Business Education initiative in South Africa (Tabeisa): Mentoring, free workshops and short courses
in business mangement, bookkeeping, business plans, tendering and computer literacy. Funding up to R10 000. Contact
(012) 703 6197.
The Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (Thrip): Supports research and technology
development by bringing together researchers, academics and industry Funds partnerships that enable business owners
to improve the quality of their products, services. Contact (012) 481 4131.
Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP): Links tourism businesses to large companies. Assists business owners to get
finance for tourism expos, marketing material, business opportunities and training. Contact (011) 804 5750.
Training
Centre for Business Education and Training: In Soshanguve. For existing businesses. Courses in financial and
business management, marketing, sales and record keeping. Mentoring and business assessments. Contact (012) 799
2842.
Damelin: Short and part-time business courses in business computing and business management. Eleven branches in
Gauteng. Contact (011) 339 1966.
University of Pretoria: Training for business owners and a certificate course in entrepreneurship and business
management. Contact (012) 420 5015.
Business Skills SA: Training in business management, costing, tendering and marketing. Trains advisors and offers
franchise awareness campaigns. Contact (012) 349 1777.
Incubators and Hubs
Bodibeng Technology Incubator (BTI): Godisa-funded incubator. Assists in development of technology oriented
businesses. Entrepreneurs in IT, communications and electronics can phone in, email or visit BTI to get assistance. BTI
offers a wide range of services including limited office space, business development, training, strategy development,
market analysis, coaching, mentoring. Contact (011) 695 4800.
Softstart: Technology and business incubator at CSIR campus in Pretoria. Offers mentoring, product development and
assists with obtaining finance. Contact (012) 349 2355.
Raizcorp: Business incubation. Provide full-time mentors, accountants and other business support mechanisms. Contact
(011) 802 7415.
Information and Referrals
The Business Place: Network and information centre for existing and emerging entrepreneurs. Functions as a centre
where business owners receive help in starting or improving their businesses. Contact (011) 836 9000.
Tradepoint: Pretoria-based electronic database which assists business owners with export opportunities and queries,
and overseas trade missions. Contact (012) 337 4489.
Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC): Initiavite of Guateng government. Provides funding between 6580% of support programme costs. Contact (012) 564 5300.
Business Associations
JCCI-Nafcoc: Business association that offers business courses, regular workshops and networking meetings for
members. Internet, a business library and information center made available. Membership costs between R1 000 to R8
000 a year, depending on the size of the business. Contact (011) 726 5300.
Ekurhuleni Chamber of Business: Business linkage centre offering business training. Helps place businesses like
suppliers with corporates. Library has trade and business directories and information about BEE import and export.
Depending on size, businesses pay between R500 and R5 000 to become members. Contact (011) 873 9920.
Kyalami Chamber of Commerce: Members can access association's labour consultants, business library with trade and
business directories and government gazettes. They have monthly seminars and are planning to run training courses.
Contact (011) 453 1530.
Midrand Chamber of Commerce: Offers monthly half-day seminars on business issues such as demystifying BEE as
well as on marketing, finance and human resources. Nominal workshop fee of R50 to R250 for members. Contact (011)
315 1063.
Pretoria Chamber of Commerce:The chamber offers a full library and has regular networking sessions for members and
potential members as well as free monthly half-day seminars. Membership starts at R900, reduced fees at R300. Contact
(012) 342 3236.
Comprehensive directory of national small business services
By: Barrie Terblanche
Posted: Thursday, 07 April 2005| © BusinessOwner 1997-2005
Absa: The bank presently hands out the most Khula bank guarantees to small business and is probably your biggest
chance of getting a bank loan approved. (011) 350 4000. www.absa.co.za
Black Management Forum: Business training and networking. (011) 784 4407.
Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP): Helps black-owned businesses tro become more
competitive. 086 1843 384
Business Beat: Assists small business owners with advice, mentoring, bookkeeping and company registration. (021) 448
9075.
Business Partners: Provides equity and bridging finance as well as mentoring for viable businesses. (011) 470 8700.
www.businesspartners.co.za
Business Referal and Information Network (BRAIN): Up-to-date information for business owners on everything from
guidelines on starting a small business, to where to find finance, locate news on tenders and how to find out about more
on drawing up a business plan. (012) 349 0100. www.brain.co.za
Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO): To register your company, CC, trademark or
patent you need to contact Cipro. 0861 843 384. www.cipro.co.za
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): Assists business owners who want to improve on or
development a product with market-related research and product testing. (012) 841 2911. www.csir.co.za
DTI's customer contact number: For general DTI queries, assistance and information. 0861 843 384. www.dti.gov.za
Enterprize Competition: An annual national competition which runs over a few months and goes through various stages
before the finalists are announced. Those whose business ideas are selected will receive intensive business training.
(011) 482 9697.
Export Market Investment Assistance (Emia): Provides funding to small business exporters and focuses on assisting
business owners with trade missions and attending exhibitions, but also provides funding to things like marketing, patent
registration and export readiness training. 0861 843 384.
Fasa: The Franchising Association of South Africa requires member franchises to subscribe to a set of rules. It's usually a
good sign if the franchise you want to buy belongs to FASA. (011) 484 1285. www.fasa.co.za
Franchise Advice and Information Network (FRAIN): A web-based information and support services connected with
aspects on franchising such as what franchises are available, how to franchise, as well as the financial and legal
implications attached to franchising. (012) 349 0100. www.frain.co.za
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC): Business owners who have a turnover of at least R1million and who have
secured contracts (except for the construction sector) but require large amounts of short-term capital to fund a project,
can request the IDC's bridging finance. (011) 269 3000. www.idc.co.za
Khethani Business Finance: A non-profit organisation who assist with finance small businesses whose loan applications
would normally be turned down by the banks. (011) 781 7224.
Khula Enterprise: Business owners who struggle to get bank loans because they lack collateral can approach the DTI's
small business finance organisation for Khula-guaranteed bank loans. These include amongst others; the Individual
Guarantee Scheme which is available through the banks to small business owners who want loans of R1m or less but
have no collateral and the Emerging Entrepreneur Scheme which lends to SMMEs with less than R2 million. (012) 394
5560. www.khula.org.za
Nafcoc: The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of black business and provides
networking and lobbying for small business members. (011) 268 2800. www.nafcoc.org.za
National Empowerment Fund (NEF): Provides acquisition funding and venture capital in support of black empowerment
from R200 000 upwards. (011) 772 8000. www.nefcorp.co.za
National Productiviy Institute (NPI): A non-governmental organization which has various subsidized programmes and
solutions for small business owners looking to increase their productivity.(012) 341 1470Nexus Financial Solutions: A
Sanlam one-stop business website and call centre for businesses in operation for longer than two years, which refers
owners to various services ranging from legal issues to tax and financial assistance. 086 0100 539. www.npi.co.za
NMCP: The Netherlands Management Co-operation Program is a Dutch support program which jets retired busines
consultants to your business and you need only cover only their accommodation expenses. They also assist with loans,
equipment and development funds. (021) 951 6852.
Old Mutual small retailer consulting services: Old Mutual Properties have since last year introduced a support service
to small retailers in all of their owned-malls, to help train and mentor for them to become more competitive. (021) 424
5280.
Progress Fund: Provides loans and equity finance to businesses owned by young previously disadvantaged people
between 18 and 35 years. (011) 371 6679. www.fnb.co.za
Proudly South African: A branding campaign to promote SA products through the carrying of the Proudly SA logo which
business owners can place on their products for a cost of 0.1% of the sales their product. (011) 327-7778.
www.proudlysa.co.za
PSOM: The Dutch Program for Cooperation with Emerging Markets was last year offficially launched in South Africa to
assist small business owners with Dutch-SA partnership opportunities. It covers half of all the linkage costs. (012) 939
9447.
SAB Kickstart: Am annual national competition organized and sponsored by SAB-Miller which has been running for eight
years now. Business owners and entreprenuers who enter the competition are also enrolled in a Kickstart training
programme. (021) 658 7395.
SABS: The SA Bureau of Standards assists small business with accreditation of products and services with a 50%
subsidy. (012) 428 6110. www.sabs.co.za
Sacob: The South African Chamber of Business for networking, website services, lobbying and business information.
(011) 446 3800. www.sacob.co.za
Sars: The South African African Revenue Service. (011) 374 8000. www.sars.gov.za
Seda: Small Enterprise Development Agency - the government's agency for business support. Fund the Manufacturing
Advice Centres (Mac) programme where manufacturers and businesses in select business sectors can get up to 90% of
their business support intervention sponsored. Also funds local business support centres and tender advice centres. 0860
103703 www.seda.org.za
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP): Provides grants to small businesses in
manufacturing, tourism, agro-processing, IT, arts and crafts, aqua culture and high value agricultures who require training
or land, machinery or buildings for expanding existing projects or starting up new ones. 086 1843 384
Sector Partnership Fund: Assists groups of small business owners and micro entrepreneurs manufacturing, IT and
agro-processing sectors with grants to link up and pool resources in order to meet a tender which otherwise may be too
big for them to go alone. 086 1843 384 www.dti.gov.za
Sizanani: Arrange guarantees for small businesses with little or no collateral, while providing mentoring services to go
hand-in-hand with the bank guarantees. 086 133 3000
Small Business Project: Assists small businesses through their Linkage Programme with link-ups and joint ventures
with corporates. (011) 484 4666. www.sbp.org.za
SMME Africa: An annual Africa-wide competition which honours top African business owner nominees in various
categories. It was held for the first time in 2003 and is organized by the Centre for Investment Analysis at the Unversity of
Stellenbosch. (021) 918 4258.
Softstart: A Gauteng-based technology hub which is situated inside the CSIR campus. The incubator also assists tech
businesses outside the province and offers mentoring, product-development, finance referral and business plan
assistance. (012) 349 2355. www.softstart.co.za
South Africa International Business Linkages (Saibl): An American government-sponsored fund which aims to assist
historically-disadvantaged South African small businesses to grow through funding as well as linking them up with trade
and investment partnerships both in the country and abroad. (011) 802 0015.
Standard Bank: For many years the leader in small business development and has a huge range of products and
services for the business owner. (011) 636 9112. www.standardbank.co.za
Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII): An innovation support programme that currently provides grants
to small business for new product and process development and is funded by the DTI and administered by the IDC. (011)
269 3000.
Swedish-South African Business Fund: A Swedish fund which aims to support historically disadvantaged SA small
businesses and provide them with linkages and joint ventures with Swedish firms. The fund contributes 50% of external
costs such as travel and setting up an alliance. (011) 784 8087.
Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (Thrip): Managed under the National Research
Foundation (NRF), Thrip provides incentive funding for research and technological advancement of a firm to a business
owner. (012) 481 4078.
Technology for Women in Business (TWIB): Has various technology advice programs and training opportunities aimed
specifically at women who want to expand and enhance their business through the use of computers, science and the
latest equipment. (012) 841 4983. www.twib.co.za
Tender Advice Centres (TACs): Assist business owner with securing government tenders and are also a good place to
access business training and financial assistance. On top of this most of their services free or at least highly subsidised.
0860 103703 www.seda.org.za
Tradeworld: Tender information and business opportunities daily via fax or email. (011) 507 0900. www.tradeworld.net
Umsobumvu Youth Fund: Young entrepreneuers between 18 and 35 can get various business services subsidized
through the Umsobumvu Youth Fund's voucher programme. (011) 480 8700. www.uyf.org.za
Umsobomvu Franchise Fund: A fund managed by Business Partners and Umsobumvu YF and aimed at youth, 18-35,
in the franchising industry. (011) 480 8700. www.uyf.org.za
Upstarts: A technological incubator, started by Mark Shuttleworth, which provides funding and assistance to
technological small businesses across the country. Though based in Cape Town it can act as a 'virtual hub' to businesses
across the country. (021) 970 1500. www.upstarts.co.za
Zimele Trust: Provides funding through loan and equity finance to junior mining companies. (011) 638 3001.
www.zimele.co.za
New hope as NEF fund shows signs of life
By: Stephen Timm
Posted: Friday, 18 February 2005| © BusinessOwner 1997-2005
BUSINESS owners would be forgiven for believing that there was nothing going on in the National Empowerment Fund
(NEF), the fund set up to assist black business owners with expansion and start-up capital.
After its CEO was booted out in early 2004 for failing to disburse more than a single loan in three years and the fund
relaunched in May 2004, its replacement head, Sidney Maree, was suspended and later resigned amidst allegations of
misappropriation of funds.
To date the Fund has received over 1 000 applications for finance and assisted eight businesses, with between R650 000
and R4.9 million in equity and loans.
The NEF, which falls under the Department of Trade and Industry and is financed from the National Treasury, invests
amounts of between R250 000 to R10 million in a mixture of a straight loan and equity financing to black business owners
looking to expand their business, start up a new company and buy into or out of an existing company.
The NEF invests in a business for between three and 10 years and a minority equity in the business. The Fund does not
finance property development and start-up mining.
The Fund was started in 1998 with the passing of the National Empowerment Act, but only started operating in 2001.
Between 2001 and 2004 just one loan was dispersed, to Clickright.
Pansy Jali, NEF's public relations officer, explains that this was because the NEF had not received the necessary funds
needed to capitalise it.
She points out that there are three types of loans that a business owner can access that form part of the Fund's
Enterprise Support product:
• The Generator
This lends between R250 000 and R1 million to start-up companies or businesses that are at least a year old, but have
not yet recorded a profit.
The loan can for example be in the form of bridging finance, asset finance or finance to buy a franchise. The business
owner applying for the finance must have at least 75% ownership in the company.
• The Accelerator
For business expansion of already established businesses. Lends between R1 million and R3 million. The business
owner must have at least 51% ownership in the company.
• Transformer
For business owners looking to buy out of or into a business. The loan size ranges from R3 million to R10 million, but in
exceptional cases may go as high as R20 million. The loan can be in the form of an empowerment venture. The black
applicant must have at least a 26% ownership of the company.
Although the fund is aimed exclusively at black business owners, white companies can also benefit in cases where they
would like to have a black partner take a higher stake in their company.
Jali says business owners looking for finance from the NEF will first need to get the two-page application form as well as
a brochure. Applications can be posted or faxed to an applicant or downloaded from the fund's site www.nefcorp.co.za
Contact NEF on (011) 731 9000 or www.nefcorp.co.za
All applications to the Anglo Khula Mining Fund must be presented in the form a formal business
plan, containing the following information:
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Reserve statement signed by a qualified geologist
Details of the proposed drilling program to upgrade the reserve classification to proven and
probable status if applicable
Detailed mine plan, signed by a qualified mining engineer
An assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed operations
Detailed processing plan signed off by an engineer/metallurgist specialising in the appropriate
mineral
A detailed marketing plan supported by either sufficient market research or agreements with
agents/off-take agreements with clients
Details of the management team, including CVs indicating the qualifications of the individuals
involved
A detailed financial model reflecting the mine, processing and marketing plan on a monthly
basis for the first three years of operations and annual cash flows for the life of the operations,
inclusive of:
o major economic assumptions
o price assumptions
o identification of major cost drivers
o environmental liability provision
o tax calculations, including Secondary Tax on Companies
o working capital movements
o financing assumptions
Strategic plan of the company, including a proposed exit strategy for the Fund and future fund
raising ideas
Details regarding the corporate structure of the company
For further information, please contact Anglo Zimele:
Telephone: +27 (0)11 638 4172
Fax: +27 (0)11 638 8543
Email: zimele@angloamerican.co.za
Please address any written correspondence to:
Anglo Zimele Empowerment Initiative
PO Box 61587
Marshalltown
2107
South Africa
For media queries only, please contact Frog Communications:
Telephone: +27 (0)11 894 1901
Fax: +27 (0)86 671 3853
Email: sam@frogcomm.co.za
Taken from The Small Enterprise Development agency (www.seda.org.za) website:
Financing your business - Venture capital and equity funding
Venture capital and equity funding
Private equity is capital that is put into your business in return for a share of the profits and ownership of
part of the business. Venture capital is a form of private equity that focuses on relatively high-risk
businesses, in the expectation that the profits will be above average.
Typically, a private equity or venture capital investor does not want permanent ownership of your
business. They want to "exit" your business within five to seven years by selling the shares you gave
them, and they want a return on investment of at least 35% per year. In other words, if they invest R1
million in your business, they want to get at least R2,75 million when they sell their shares in five years'
time.
Not many small businesses have the growth potential to appeal to these kinds of financiers, but it is
always worth enquiring to see if your idea ignites the imagination of others. South Africa does not have a
very well-developed network of venture funders, but the list below will give you a starting point.
For a more detailed discussion of this kind of finance option, read the factsheet called Sources of finance:
Private equity and venture capital
Selected South African links
SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association - SAVCA
SAVCA publishes a directory of members and their investment preferences. They can be contacted at:
SAVCA
PostNet Suite #88
P/Bag X1
Northcliff, 2115
Tel: (011) 646 4288
Cell: 082 462 3148
Fax: (011) 646 2811
Wesgro
Wesgro is the agency established under provincial law to promote foreign trade and investment into the
Western Cape. They publish a national directory of organisations providing venture capital, and can be
contacted at:
PO Box 1678
Cape Town
8000
Tel: (021) 402 8622
Fax: (021) 402 8660
info@wesgro.org.za
Cape Information Technology Initiative - CITI
The CITI database offers companies and people an opportunity to list themselves as seekers or providers
of capital.
Zimele Investments (Pty) Ltd
An Anglo American initiative. Zimele is the enterprise development and empowerment initiative of Anglo
American. In line with Anglo American's commitment to South Africa's socio-economic growth, Zimele
concentrates on the establishment and promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Zimele,
derived from Zulu and Xhosa meaning "to be independent", invests in the enterprises through its
investment fund and holds minority stakes of up to 20%.
SBP Private Equity Investments (Pty) Ltd
The Small Business Project (SBP) strives to tackle the critical issues of local economic development and
employment creation through the growth of vibrant small and medium enterprise sector in South Africa.
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
The IDC is a self-financing state-owned development finance institution whose primary objectives are to
contribute to the generation of balanced sustainable economic growth in southern Africa and to further the
economic empowerment of the South African population, thereby promoting the economic prosperity of all
citizens. The IDC achieves this by promoting entrepreneurship through the building of competitive
industries and enterprises based on sound business principles.
HBDVC - Venture Capital
HBD is a full-service venture capital company investing in innovative technology projects that are based in
South Africa but have a global reach.
ExportCapital
Exportcapital is a fund management firm dedicated to helping outstanding entrepreneurs build categorydefining export projects. They are mandated by the South African export development fund to invest
approximately R220 million in projects that will enhance South African exports. the SAEDF is a closed fund
- meaning that all proceeds from our investments return to the fund, which is governed by a board of
trustees where the department of trade and industry is represented.
Triumph Venture Capital
A South African venture capital company that facilitates sustainable and innovation-driven growth within
sub-saharan Africa by investing financial and human capital in businesses with international expansion
potential.
Financing your business
Financing: Raising the money you need to start a business
Financing: Starting without money
Sources of finance: Borrowing money from friends or family
Sources of finance: Using your own money
Sources of finance: Banks
Sources of finance: Private Equity
Sources of finance: Where and how do I find finance for my business?
Sources of finance: Private Equity
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Private equity and venture capital in South Africa
So should you even bother with private equity or venture capital?
Advantages and disadvantages of private equity
What do private equity companies look for?
Obtaining private equity
Professional support you may need
Sources of private equity
Professional private equity practitioner
Points to remember
Useful contacts
Introduction
Private equity is capital that is put into a new or growing business in return for part-ownership of the business and a
share of the profits. Typically, a private equity or venture capital investor does not want permanent ownership of your
business. They want to "exit" your business within five to seven years by selling the shares you gave them, and they want
a return on investment of at least 35% per year. In other words, if they invest R1 million in your business, they want to
get at least R2,75 million when they sell their shares in five years' time.
Venture capital is a form of private equity that focuses on relatively high-risk businesses, in the expectation that the
profits will be above average.
Private equity is usually attracted by businesses demonstrating the prospect of rapid growth, often through some kind of
product innovation.
For most small to medium-sized businesses, such funding goes hand-in-hand with changes of a fundamental nature. A
business has to become a separate legal entity from its owners if people other than partners are to invest in it. To issue
shares, a business needs to be registered as a limited company. The potential rewards are great, but small business
owners must be prepared to make the sacrifices that go with reporting to outside investors and delegating to a larger
management team.
Private equity and venture capital in South Africa
Private equity and venture capital in South Africa
In South Africa, private equity fund managers are very conservative. The investors are usually banks or funds owned by
families or individual entrepreneurs who have made it big in the past. Because of the low levels of trust in South Africa and, until recently, pessimism about the economic future of South Africa - only about R2 billion of the R8 billion available
for private equity investment was actually put to use. And then it was only used for very safe deals, such as corporate
buy-outs and mergers. The fund managers are scared stiff of investing in small businesses.
Venture capital funds overseas generally take the following approach: out of every ten investments they make, six will
probably fail, three will "break even" (won't fail, but won't make a killing either), and one will make a lot of money for the
venture capitalist. South African venture capitalists don't have the stomach for such a model and rather tend to play it
very safe.
Recently, private equity is being used increasingly to fund BEE deals, when white owners want to sell part of their
businesses to black entrepreneurs. This has yet to filter down to smaller businesses.
So should you even bother with private equity or venture capital?
It depends. If you have a fantastic concept or a business that you just know is going to grow enormously, and you have
an above-average knack for convincing other people of this, then it may be worth a try when the time is right.
You will need to have some proof of your potential success. In other words, you will need to have a formal business that
is profitable already. Or, if you are not yet in business, you would need to hold a patent of an amazing invention, and you
will need an impressive CV reflecting above-average entrepreneurial and management abilities.
Increasingly, black entrepreneurs may find private equity investors willing to buy a stake in a white business on their
behalf, and the black entrepreneur can then slowly buy the stake from the private equity fund through the dividends
earned. This is, of course, also an opportunity for white business owners who are looking for a black partner.
If you do apply for private equity finance, don't get your hopes up. Some funds investigate about a dozen possible deals a
year, and then only invest in one.
Advantages and disadvantages of private equity
Advantages
Disadvantages
You won't need to pay any interest, as you would
with a loan.
Your business will be expected to generate
substantial profits, so that equity partners earn good
dividends on a regular basis.
Your private equity partners could bring new
networks, useful contacts and management
assistance.
You will be required to regularly generate detailed
information on your business's performance and
prospects.
The involvement of the private equity in your
The cost of complying with financial regulations can
business usually makes it easier to get other forms of
be high.
finance, should you need it.
It focuses your business's objectives and ensures
structure, discipline and a stable base for strategic
decision-making.
It requires you to give up a share of the business,
and to share decision-making and profits.
The capital injected strengthens your balance sheet
and reduces the gearing (the proportion of debt
relative to equity).
The demand for high returns may introduce the
danger of short-term thinking.
What do private equity companies look for?
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Return on investment - usually at least 35 per cent internal rate of return;
People with vision, self-confidence, drive and energy, with aspirations to grow the business;
A clear team leader and team with complementary expertise, such as management, marketing and finance;
Market knowledge, a growing market, or an innovative product;
A product or service with a competitive edge or unique selling point; and
An exit route, that is, a chance to sell the shares within five to seven years, either back to the business itself, to
another investor, or to the public by a listing on a stock exchange.
Obtaining private equity
A clear and comprehensive business plan needs to be presented. This needs to sell the idea and the strategy. The plan
must include:
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An executive summary;
The product or service;
The management team;
Business operations;
Financial projections;
Marketing strategy; and
The amount and purpose of finance required, as well as exit opportunities.
Preparation is likely to be a long, drawn-out process requiring a lot of effort. It will be useful to produce an executive
summary of the points covered in the business plan. It is important that you focus on private equity sources that meet
the needs of your business.
Investigation
If the proposal is of interest, the private equity practitioner is likely to commission a more in-depth investigation upon
which to base a final decision. The investor may commission a consultant to carry out an independent study. The private
equity practitioners will start taking a close interest in the business. There will be frequent visits and the investor will
expect management to be completely candid about the business's affairs. This is also a testing of relations from both
points of view. Equity investments are frequently a partnership where mutual trust and respect is essential.
Negotiating the investment
Should the investigations prove fruitful, the investor will aim to close the deal as a written legal agreement. This will
extend into changes that might be necessary in terms of the company structure. This is clearly a critical phase where
good professional support is essential.
Monitoring performance
It is crucial that the business can provide regular and up-to-date information to the investor. This will include monthly
management accounts, minutes of board meetings, notification of major management decisions, etc.
Professional support you may need
Fund raising via a share issue is governed by strict regulations and professional advice will always be required. Some
investments will be governed by financial regulations, so the advice of a lawyer and an accountant will usually be needed.
Lawyer
A lawyer can advise the business on its position and rights when negotiating the legal agreement for the investment. The
business will also need to comply with the law if its legal status is changing.
Accountant
The various funding packages available can be complicated and independent financial advice may be necessary to
evaluate the options. New accounting systems may need to be introduced to ensure the investor can monitor
performance.
Business adviser
Many new businesses have used experienced business advisers to help them put a growth funding package together.
Such advisers have contacts in a variety of funding organisations which allows them to help the small business to
negotiate an interdependent funding package comprising grants and loans as well as equity. Such support will also give
the investor added confidence.
Sources of private equity
Some private equity funds will consider start-up propositions, innovative products at an early stage in their development,
or they might specialise in a particular industry. Others finance the expansion of rapidly growing businesses or
management buy-outs. It is important to target the right source of private equity for the requirements of the business.
For instance, one of the most active sources of private equity in South Africa is Business Partners (previously the Small
Business Development Corporation). They offer:
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Free initial evaluation of your proposal;
Free initial consultation on your options for developing your business;
Independent strategic advice;
Risk capital, focused on the growth of your business;
Finance for restructuring of family ownership, divisional spin-offs, management buy-outs and
management buy-ins;
Listing your enterprise on a stock exchange;
Arrangement of trade sales; and
Assistance with mergers and acquisitions.
Talk to the SA Venture Capital and Private Equity Association for details of their members and what they offer.
Professional private equity practitioner
Whatever route the business takes, the funding source will frequently operate through an intermediary, normally an
experienced private equity company. This allows the investor to benefit from the experience of the private equity
practitioner in making the investment decision. The private equity company may also represent the investor on the board
and/or provide financial and management consultancy support to the business.
Points to remember
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It is important to assess whether private equity is suitable for the business. Other sources of finance
should also be explored (such as grants, loans and factoring).
A private equity practitioner could be a major help with international contacts and experience.
Before approaching private equity sources, be clear about how much private equity you need and what
it will be used for. Most funds specialise and have minimum and maximum investment levels.
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Raising capital takes time, effort and money. Don't expect (or worse, rely on) any quick decisions.
Useful contacts
Business Partners: www.businesspartners.co.za
seda: Venture capital:
The South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association: www.savca.co.za
www.savca.co.za full members (read along with: “Venture Capital Funding Preferances.pdf”):
Company
Contact Person
Address
Contact Information
ABSA Capital
Private Equity
Mr. Wouter
Viljoen
15 Alice Lane
Sandton
South Africa
2196
P O Box x10056
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 895 6000/ 895 6896
Fax: + 27 11 895 7812
wouter.viljoen@absacapital.com
http://www.absacapitalprivateequity.co
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ABSA Corporate &
Business Bank a
division of ABSA
Bank
Mr. Robert
Bezuidenhout
7th Floor,
11 Diagonal Street
Newtown, Johannesburg
2001
P O Box 1169
Johannesburg
South Africa
2000
Tel: + 27 11 556 6000
Fax: + 27 11 556 6900
Robert.bezuidenhout@absa.co.za
http://www.absa.co.za
Actis
Mr Patrick
Helson
1st Floor, Cradock Heights
21 Cradock Avenue
Rosebank
2196
P O Box 2396
Saxonwold
2132
Tel: (011) 778 5900
Fax: (011) 327 7407
phelson@act.is
http://www.act.is
Adlevo Capital
Mr. Greg Voigt
P O Box 783953
SANDTON
Johannesburg
2146
Building 2, Commerce Square
39 Rivonia Road
Sandton. South Africa
2196
Tel: +27 11 502 6940
Fax: + 27 11 502 6940
gvoigt@adlevocapital.com
http://www.adlevocapital.com
Alpha Capital (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Patrick
HamiltonRussell
5th Floor, The Terraces
25 Protea Road, Claremont
Cape Town
7708
5th Floor, The Terraces
25 Protea Road
Claremont, Cape Town
7708
Tel: +27 21 683 1354
Fax: +27 21 683 1396
info@alphacapital.co.za
http://www.alphacapital.co.za
AMB Private Equity
Partners (Pty)
Mr Zenzo
Lusengo
135 Daisy Street
Sandown
Tel: +27 11 666 7300
Fax: +27 11 666 7325
Limited
South Africa
P O Box 786833
Sandton
Johannesburg
2146
queries@amb.co.za
http://www.amb.co.za
Aureos SA Advisers
Mr Ron den
Besten
2nd Floor, Fountain Chambers
Sandown Village Office Park
Cor Maude St & Gwen Lane,
Sandton
2196
Suite #209
Private Bag X9916
Sandton
2146
Tel: +27 11 884 2066
Fax: + 27 11 884 2067
ykleinhans@aureos.co.za
http://www.aureos.com
Biotech Venture
Partners (Pty) Ltd
Dr Heather
Sherwin
45 Roeland Square
Roeland Street
Cape Town
8001
Tel: 021 462 2152
Fax: 021 462 2096
heather@bioventures.co.za
http://www.bioventures.co.za
Brait Private Equity
Mr John
Gnodde
9 Fricker Road
Illovo Boulevard
Illovo, Sandton
2196
P/Bag X1
Northlands
Johannesburg
2116
Tel: +27 11 507 1000
Fax: +27 11 507 1001
jgnodde@brait.com
http://www.brait.com
Business Partners
Limited
Mr Nazeem
Martin
5 Wellinton Road
Parktown
Johannesburg
2193
P O Box 4300
Johannesburg
2000
Tel: + 27 11 470 3000
Fax: + 27 11 470 3123
enquiries@businesspartners.co.za
http://www.businesspartners.co.za
Capitalworks Equity
Partners
Mr. Chad Smart
24 Central Building, 3rd floor
Cnr Gwen Lane & Fredman Drive
Sandown, Sandton
2196
P O Box 653088
Benmore
2196
Tel: + 27 11 301 3000/1
Fax: + 27 11 883 5560
chad@capitalworksip.com
http://www.capitalworksip.com
Capricorn Capital
Partners
Mr. Gavin
Chadwick
Capricorn House
32 Impala Road
Chislehurston, Johannesburg
2196
P O Box 652090
Benmore
Johannesburg
2010
Tel: +27 11 666-0700
Fax: +27 11 666 0702
gavinc@capricornsa.com
Coast2Coast
Investments
Mr. Gary
Shayne /Cris
Dillon
Unit C7, Westlake Square
Westlake
Cape Town
7945
Unit C7, Westlake Square
Westlake
Cape Town
7945
Tel: +27 021 701 2232
Fax: +27 021 701 3343
morag@coast2coast.co.za
http://www.coast2coast.co.za
Collins Private
Mr. Bruce
164 Springfield Road
Tel: +27 31 208 6266
Equity Holdings P/L
Chelius
Morningside
Durban
4001
P O Box 37139
Overport
Durban
4067
Fax: +27 31 208 6014
bruce@collinsprop.co.za
Coronation Peotona
Private Equity
Mr. Andrew Hall
First Floor, 3 Melrose Boulevard
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
South Africa
2198
P O Box 652643
Benmore
South Africa
2010
Tel: +27 11 328 8208
Fax: +27 11 566 5507
ahall@coronation.co.za
http://www.coronation.com
Decorum Capital
Partners (Pty) Ltd
Mr Neil Gardyne
37 Peter Place
Bryanston
2191
P O Box 11708
Craighall
2027
Tel: 011 706 1442
Fax: 011 706 1593
neilg@decorumsa.co.za
http://www.newafricaminingfund.co.za
Development Bank
of Southern Africa
Mr Emile du Toit
1258 Lever Road
Headway Hill
Midrand
1685
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand
1685
Tel: +27 11 313 3935
Fax: +27 11 206 3935
emiled@dbsa.org
http://www.dbsa.org
Development
Partners
International LLP
Mr. Eduardo
GutierrezGarcia
28 Chelsea Wharf
Lots Road
LONDON, SW0 0QJ
UK
28 Chelsea Wharf
Lots Road
LONDON, SW0 0QJ
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 207 349 5030
Fax: +44 (0) 207 349 2038
Clodagh.bourke@dpi-llp.com
http://www.dpi-llp.com
Enablis Financial
Corporation SA (Pty)
Ltd
Mr Paul
Lamontagne
1 Plein Street
Darling Street Parkade
Cape Town
8001
P.O. Box 2287
Cape Town
8000
Tel: + 27 21 422 0690
Fax: + 27 21 422 0744
paul.lamontagne@enablis.org
http://www.enablis.org
Endeavour Private
Equity (Pty) Ltd
Mr. Jason
Stokoe
3rd Floor, Waterview Park 2
Century Boulevard
Century City, Cape Town
7441
P O Box 5674
Tyger Valley
Cape Town
7536
Tel: + 27 21 552 0567
Fax: + 27 21 551 8005
info@eequity.co.za
http://www.eequity.co.za
Ethos Private Equity
Ms Chelsea
Wilkinson,
Corporate
Affairs
35 Fricker Road
Illovo
Sandton
2196
P O Box 9773
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 328 7400
Fax: +27 11 328 7420
cwilkinson@ethos.co.za
http://www.ethos.co.za
2000
Freetel Capital
Mr. Enos Banda
82 Grayston Drive
Sandton
South Africa
2196
P O Box 413353
Craighall
South Africa
2024
Tel: + 27 11 263 7900
Fax: + 27 11 263 7904
ebanda@hixnet.co.za
http://www.freetelcapital.com
Glenhove Fund
Managers (Pty) Ltd
Mr Alun Frost
Athol Ridge Office Park, Vunani
House,
Block C, 151 Katherine Street
Sandton
2196
P O Box 72425
Parkview
Johannesburg
2122
Tel: + 27 11 263 9500
Fax: + 27 11 784 3135
frosta@gfm.co.za
http://www.wpef.co.za
Global Capital (Pty)
Ltd
Mr Brett Boner
21 West Street
Houghton
Johannesburg
2198
P O Box 260362
Excom
Johannesburg
2023
Tel: + 27 11 728 0255
Fax: + 27 11 728 8921
brettb@glocapital.com
http://www.glocapital.com
Hasso Plattner
Venture Africa
Advisory (Pty) Ltd
Ms. Andrea
Bohmert
Unit C4, Octo Place,
5 Electron Street, Techno Park
Stellenbosch
7600
P O Box 12011
Die Boord
Stellenbosch
7613
Tel: +27 21 880 8740
Fax: +27 21 880 8741
info@hp-ventures.co.za
http://www.hp-ventures.co.za
HBD Venture
Capital
Ms. Julia
Fourie, Mr. Keet
van Zyl
12 Plein Street
Durbanville
Cape Town, South Africa
7551
P O Box 1159
Durbanville
Cape Town, South Africa
7551
Tel: +27 21 970 1000
Fax: +27 21 970 1001
keet@hbd.com
http://www.hbdvc.com
Horizon Equity
Partners
Mr Robert
Horton
Two Commerce Square
39 Rivonia Road
Sandhurst, Sandton
2196
Suite 228, Private Bag X9
Benmore
South Africa
2010
Tel: +27 11 502 6940
Fax: +27 11 268 2275
info@horizonequity.co.za
http://www.horizonequity.co.za
Industrial
Development
Corporation of South
Africa (IDC)
Dr Paul Johl
19 Fredman Drive
Sandown
Johannesburg
2196
P O Box 784055
Sandton
Johannesburg
2146
Tel: +27 11 269 3000
Fax: +27 11 269 3116
callcentre@idc.co.za
http://www.idc.co.za
Inspired Evolution
Investment
Management (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Christopher
Clarke
Suite 10, 1st Floor Amdec House
Silverwood Close, Steenberg Office
Park
TOKAI, Cape Town
7945
PostNet Suite #136
Private Bag X26
TOKAI, Cape Town
7966
Tel: +27 21 702 1290
Fax: +27 21 702 1483
info@inspiredevolution.co.za
http://www.inspiredevolution.co.za
Intel Capital
Mr. Samuel
Mensah
Building 14
Woodlands Office Park
Woodlands
P O Box 1085
Gallo Manor
South Africa
2052
Tel: +27 11 806 4530
Fax: + 27 11 806 4549
samuel.mensah@intel.com
http://www.intelcapital.com
International
Housing Solutions
(Pty) Ltd
Ms Soula
Proxenos / Elize
Stroebel
1st Floor, North Wing
269 Oxford Road,
ILLOVO, South Africa
2196
1st Floor, North Wing
269 Oxford Road
ILLOVO, South Africa
2196
Tel: +27 11 268 5166
Fax: +27 11 268 0566
Elize.Stroebel@intlhousingsolutions.co
m
http://www.intlhousingsolutions.com
InVenfin (Pty) Ltd
Ms Ronelle
Cloete
25 Quantum Street
Techno Park
Stellenbosch, Cape Town
7600
P Box 456
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
7599
Tel: +27 21 888 3355
Fax: + 27 21 880 1771
ideas@invenfin.com
http://www.invenfin.com
Investec Private
Equity
Ms Peta-Jane
Grove
100 Grayston Drive
Sandton
Johannesburg
2196
P O Box 785700
Sandton
Johannesburg
2146
Tel: +27 11 286 7341
Fax: + 27 11 286 7909
privateequity@investec.co.za
http://www.investec.com
Kagiso Ventures
Private Equity Fund
Mr Afzal Patel
Ground Floor, Kagiso House
16 Fricker Road, Illovo Boulevard
Illovo, Johannesburg
2196
P O Box 55276
Northlands
South Africa
2116
Tel: +27 11 537 0520
Fax: + 27 11 537 0530
info@kagisoventures.co.za
http://www.kagiso.com
Khula Enterprise
Finance
Ms Bettina
Mokete
1 st Block G, DTI Campus
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside
0020
P O Box 4197
Rivonia
Johannesburg
2128
Tel: +27 12 394 3925
Fax: +27 12 394 4925
bettinam@khula.org.za
http://www.khula.org.za
Kingdom Zephyr
Africa Management
Mr Panos
Voutyritsas
1st Floor Unihold House
22 Hurlingham Road
Tel: +27 11 268 6911
Fax: + 27 11 268 6917
Illovo, Sandton
2196
P O Box 55955
Northlands
South Africa
2116
pv@zmlp.co.za
http://www.kingdomzephyr.com
Leaf Capital (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Paul LeafWright
28th Floor, 1 Thibault Square
Long Streeet
Cape Town, South Africa
8001
P O Box 3377
Cape Town
South Africa
8000
Tel: +27(0)21 425 2295
Fax: +27(0) 21 421 3119
paul@leafcapital.co.za
http://www.leafcapital.co.za
Lereko Metier
Capital Growth Fund
Managers (Pty) Ltd
Mr. Anthony
Hewat
2nd Floor, 5 Commerce Square
39 Rivinia Road,
Sandhurst
2196
Private Bag X11
Northlands
Johannesburg
2116
Tel: + 27 11 268 4055
Fax: + 27 11 268 4001
anthony@lerekometier.co.za
http://www.lereko.co.zawww.metier.co.za
Lireas Holdings
Ms Valerie
Hayter
P O Box 10842
Johannesburg
South Africa
2000
Tel: (011) 481 6608
Fax: (011) 643 4245
valeriel@hannover-re.co.za
http://www.hannover-re.co.za
Marlow Capital
Mr. Andrew
Hunt
Capricorn House
32 Impala Road, Chislehurston
Johannesburg, South Africa
2196
P O Box 652090
Benmore
Johannesburg, South Africa
2010
Tel: +27 011 666 0700
Fax: 086 508 8266
info@marlowsa.co.za
http://www.marlowsa.co.za
Mecene Investment
Mr. Wagane
Diouf
The Forum Building, 12th Floor
2 Maude Street
Sandton
2146
The Forum building, 12th floor
2 Maude Street,
Sandton, South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 784 0815
Fax: +27 11 784 3101
info@meceneinvestment.com
http://www.meceneinvestment.com
Medu Capital
Mr.Nhlanganiso
Mkwanazi
2 Fricker Road
Illovo
Sandton, South Africa
2196
PO Box 311
Melrose Arch
South Africa
2076
Tel: +27 11 268 9140
Fax: +27 11 268 9145
nmkwanazi@meducapital.co.za
http://www.meducapital.co.za
Mezzanine Partners
(Pty) Limited
Mr. Phillip
Myburgh
9 Fricker Road
Illovo Boulevard
ILLOVO, Johannesburg
2196
Private Bag X1
Northlands
South Africa
2116
Tel: + 27 11 507 1080
Fax: + 27 11 507 1081
info@mezzpartners.com
http://www.mezzpartners.com
Molash Capital (Pty)
Limited
Mr. Eldon
Beinart
Augusta House, Inanda Greens
Business Pa
54 Wierda Road West
Wierda Valley, Sandtown
2196
Potnet Suite 166
Private Bag X9
BENMORE
2010
Tel: + 27 11 883 2897
Fax: + 27 11 883 9462
info@molash.co.za
http://www.molash.co.za
National
Empowerment Fund
Mr Frencel
Gillion/Nhlanhla
Nyembe
West Block
187 Rivonia Road
Morningside
2057
P O Box 31
Melrose Arch
Melrose North
2076
Tel: (011) 305 8000
Fax: (011) 305 8001
info@nefcorp.co.za
http://www.nefcorp.co.za
Nedbank Capital
Private Equity
Mr Dave
Stadler/Clive
Howell
135 Rivonia Road
Sandton
South Africa
2196
P O Box 1144
Johannesburg
South Africa
2000
Tel: +27 11 295 8316
Fax: +27 11 294 8316
cliveh@nedbank.co.za
http://www.nedbank.co.za
OMIGSA
aLTERNATIVE
aSSETS
Mr Mark Gevers
Mutual Park
Jan Smuts Drive
Pinelands, Cape Town
7405
P O Box 878
Cape Town
South Africa
8000
Tel: +27 21 509 3182/6869
Fax: +27 21 509 6484
mgevers@omigsa.com
http://www.omigsa.co.za
Origin Private Equity
Mr. Nico
Oosthuizen
Glenwood Office Park, Block A
41 Sprite Street
Faerie Glen, Pretoria
0043
P O Box 38643
Faerie Glen
Pretoria, South Africa
0043
Tel: +27 12 369 7360/1/2
Fax: +27 12 369 7373
info@originpe.co.za
http://www.originpe.co.za
Pamodzi Resources
Fund Advisors
Mr. Gerard
Kemp
Pamodzi House, 1st Floor,
5 Willowbrooke Close, Melrose
North,
Athol, South Africa
2076
Postnet Suite #404
Private Bag X1
Melrose Arch, South Africa
2076
Tel: +27 11 912 7525
Fax: +27 11 912 7529
cio@prf1.com
http://www.prf1.com
Phatisa Advisors
(Pty) Ltd
Mr. Stuart
Bradley
Lidonga House, 410 Jan Smuts
Avenue
Unit 3, Burnside Island
Craighall, Sandton
2196
P O Box 527
Gallo Manor
Sandton, South Africa
2052
Tel: + 27 11 501 4806
Fax: + 27 11 501 4809
stuartbradley@phatisa.co.za
http://www.phatisa.co.za
Public Investment
Corporation
Ms Claire
Busetti
cnr Oberon Ave & Glenwood Road
Faerie Glen
Pretoria, South Africa
0043
Private Bag X 187
Pretoria
South Africa
0001
Tel: +27 12 369 3411
Fax: +27 12 348 5852
claire.busetti@pic.gov.za
http://www.pic.gov.za
RMB Corvest (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Neil Page
2nd Floor, Northern Block
The Reserve, 54 Melville Road
ILLOVO, South Africa
2196
P O Box 411024
Craighall
South Africa
2024
Tel: +27 11 380 8300
Fax: +27 11 380 8310
lynette@rmbcorvest.co.za
http://www.rmbcorvest.co.za
RMB Leveraged
Finance
Mr John Mather
1 Merchant Place
cnr Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road
Sandton, South Africa
2196
P O Box 786273
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 282 4357/8000
Fax: +27 11 282 8109
john.mather@rmb.co.za
http://www.rmb.co.za
RMB Private Equity
Mr Derek ProutJones
1 Merchant Place
Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road
Sandton, South Africa
2196
P O Box 786273
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 282 1483
Fax: +27 11 282 8242
derek.prout-jones@rmb.co.za
http://www.rmb.co.za
RMB Ventures SA
Mr. Simon
Murray
1 Merchant Place
cor Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road
Sandton, South Africa
2196
P O Box 786273
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 282 8475
Fax: +27 11 282 8242
simon.murray@rmb.co.za
http://www.rmb.co.za
Sabvest
Mr C Seabrooke
4 Commerce Square
39 Rivonia Road
Sandhurst
2196
P O Box 78677
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 268 2400
Fax: +27 11 268 2422
ho@sabvest.co.za
http://www.sabvest.com
Sanlam Private
Equity
Mr. Pieter Kriel
55 Willie van Schoor Avenue
Bellville
Cape Town
7530
Private Bag X8
TygerValley
Cape Town
7536
Tel: +27 21 950 2618
Fax: +27 21 950 2552
lerdeanm@spe.sanlam.com
http://www.spe.sanlam.com
Sasfin Private Equity
Fund Managers
Mr Malcolm
Segal
13-15 Scott Street
Waverley
Tel: (011) 445 8001
Fax: (011) 809 7726
(Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
2090
P O Box 95104
Grant Park
Johannesburg
2051
msegal@sasfin.com
http://www.sasfin.com
Shanduka Fund
Managers (Pty) Ltd
Mr Raj
Govender
18 Acacia Road
cnr Protea & Acacia Roads
Chislehurston, Sandton
2196
Postnet Suite 167
Private Bag X9924
Sandton
2146
Tel: +27 11 305 8900
Fax: + 27 11 305-8999/16
rgovender@shanduka.co.za
http://www.shanduka.co.za
Southern Africa
Enterprise
Development Fund
Mr Rafique
Symonette
Rosewood House, Ballywood Office
Park
33 Ballyclare Drive
Bryanston, South Africa
2191
P O Box 2132
Saxonwold
Johannesburg, South Africa
2132
Tel: +27 11 463 0903
Fax: + 27 11 463 0949
rsymonette@saedf.com
http://www.saedf.com
SP-Aktif
Investments (Pty)
Ltd
Ms. Lynette
Thomas
Barinor South, Building A,
Vineyards Office Estate
99 Jip de Jager Drive, Bellville, CT
7530
P O Box 3995
Tyger Valley
Cape Town - South Africa
7536
Tel: +27 21 913 8950
Fax: +27 21 913 8954
office@sp-aktif.com
http://www.spaktif.com/www.agrivie.com
Sphere Private
Equity (Pty) Ltd
Mr Aadil Carim
Third floor, The Place
1 Sandton Drive
Sandton, Johannesburg
2146
PO Box 55327
Northlands
Johannesburg
2116
Tel: +27 (0)11 944 7800
Fax: +27 (0) 11 944 7801
y.anandh@sphereholdings.co.za
http://www.sphereholdings.co.za
Spirit Capital (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Darryl
Horney
Ground Floor, DM Kisch House,
Inanda
Greens Business Park, 54 Wierda
Road
West, Wierda Valley, Sandton
2196
P O Box 41272
Craighall
Johannesburg
2024
Tel: +27 11 784 1712
Fax: + 27 11 784 4755
darrylh@spiritgroup.co.za
http://www.spiritcapital.co.za
Standard Bank
Private Equity
Mr. Ross
Randall
Standard Bank Centre
3 Simmonds Street
Johannesburg
2001
P O Box 61344
Marshalltown
Johannesburg
2107
Tel: +27 11 636 8022
Fax: +27 11 631 5400
PrivateEquity@standardbank.co.za
http://www.corporateandinvestment.sta
ndardbank.com/global/products/private
_equit
Standard Chartered
Mr. Marlon
First Floor, Augusta House
Tel: +27 11 217 6877
Principal Finance
Chigwende
Inanda Greens Business, Albertyn
Road,
Wierda Valley West,SANDTON
2196
P O Box 782080
SANDTON
South Africa
2146
Fax: +27 11 217 6801
marlon.chigwende@sc.com
http://www.wholesalebanking.standardc
hartered.com
The Median Fund
(Pty) Ltd
Mr. Rob Spaull
22 Kildare Road
Newlands, Cape Town
South Africa
7700
22 Kildare Road
Newlands, Cape Town
South Africa
7700
Tel: + 27 21 671 5480
Fax: +27 21 671 7063
info@medianfund.com
http://www.medianfund.com
Treacle Private
Equity
Mr R Pretorius
Gleneagles,Fairway Office Park
52 Grosvenor Rd,
Bryanston
2021
P O Box 911
Cramerview
Johannesburg
2060
Tel: + 27 11 463 7476
Fax: + 27 11 463 1213
reddeer@treacle.co.za
http://www.treacle.co.za
Trium Investments
(Pty) Ltd
Mr. Hagen
Spath
381 Rossouw Street
Murrayfield
Pretoria, South Africa
0184
P O Box 71439
The Willows
Pretoria, South Africa
0041
Tel: + 27 12 803 1039
Fax: + 27 12 803 3575
hspaeth@trivest.co.za
http://www.trivest.co.za
Triumph Venture
Capital (Pty) Ltd
Mr. Wellington
Chandehumbe
1st Floor, Block A,
La Rocca Office Park, 321 Main
Road
Bryanston
2021
Postnet Suite 11
Private Bag X1
Melrose Arch
2076
Tel: + 27 11 463 2054
Fax: + 27 11 463 2055
joanr@triumphvc.co.za
http://www.triumphvc.co.za
Umsobomvu Youth
Fund
Mr. Freddie
Bruintjies
Umsobomvu House
11 Broadwalk Anevue
Halfway House, Midrand
1683
P.O. Box 982
Halfway House
Midrand, South Africa
1685
Tel: +27 11 651 7000
Fax: + 27 11 651 7120
freddie.bruintjies@uyf.org.za
http://www.uyf.org.za
Vantage Risk
Capital
Mr. Luc Albinski
Unit 9B, 1st Floor,
3 Melrose Boulevard
Melrose Arch - JHB
2196
P O Box 280
Parklands
South Africa
2121
Tel: +27 11 530 9100
Fax: +27 11 530 9101
luc@vantagecapital.co.za
http://www.vantagecapital.co.za
VenFin
Mr Gregory
25 Quantum Street
Tel: +27 21 888 3200
Roberts-Baxter
Techno Park
Stellenbosch
7600
P O Box 456
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
7599
Fax: +27 21 880 1338/1397
info@venfin.com
http://www.venfin.com
VPB (Venture
Partners Botswana)
Mr Anthony
Siwawa
First Block, Block B
Fairground Office Park
Gaberone, Botswana
Private Bag 00304
Gaberone
Botswana
Tel: + 267 318 1012
Fax: + 267 318 1038
anthony@venture-p.com
http://www.venture-p.com
Vunani Private
Equity Partners (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Matthew
Hunt
7 Kildare Centre
cnr Wheelan & Main Road
Newlands, Cape Town
7700
P.O. Box 2883
Cape Town
South Africa
8000
Tel: + 27 21 671 8024
Fax: + 27 21 671 3322
matthew@vpep.co.za
http://www.vunanigroup.co.za
Associate Members of SAVCA
Company
Contact Person
Address
Contact Information
BDO Spencer Steward Services
(Pty) Ltd
Mr. James Boland
13 Wellington Road
PARKTOWN
Johannesburg
2193
Private Bag X60500
HOUGHTON
Johannesburg
2041
Tel: + 27 11 488 1700
Fax: + 27 11 488 1701
jboland@bdo.co.za
http://www.bdo.co.za
Bowman Gilfillan Inc
Mr. Ezra Davids
165 West Street
Sandton
South Africa
2196
P O Box 785812
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: + 27 11 669 9000
Fax: + 27 11 669 9001
e.davids@bowman.co.za
http://www.bowman.co.za
Cape Venture Partners
Mr David Murray
Gatehouse Building
Black River Park, 2 Fir Street
Observatory, Cape Town
7450
P O Box 26160
Hout Bay
Cape Town
7872
Tel: (021) 447 1887
Fax: 086 545 7076
info@cvp.co.za
http://www.cvp.co.za
Colela Group Investments (Pty)
Ltd
Dr. Ngozi M Awa
74 Cranebourne Avenue
Benoni
South Africa
1500
P O Box 13195
Northmead
South Africa
1501
Tel: +27 11 425 6857
Fax: +27 11 425 6943
info@colela.co.za
http://www.colela.co.za
Deloitte Corporate Finance
Mr. Sean McPhee
Deloitte Place,The
Woodlands,
20 Woodlands Drive,
Woodmead, Sandton, South
Africa
Private Bag X6
Gallo Manor
Johannesburg, South Africa
2052
Tel: +27 11 806 5613
Fax: +27 11 806 5666
smcphee@deloitte.co.za
http://www.deloitte.com/za
Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc
Mr. Sean Lederman
150 West Street
Sandown
Sandton
2196
P O Box 783347
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 269 7600
Fax: +27 11 269 7899
info@problemsolved.co.za
http://www.problemsolved.co.za
eFront
Mr. Davis Bergonzo
2/4 rue Louis David
75116 Paris
France
2/4 rue Louis David
75116 Paris
France
Tel: + 33 1 49 96 40 60
Fax: + 33 1 49 96 61 54
info@efront.com
http://www.efront.com
Ernst & Young Advisory
Services Limited
Mr. Garen Walkerley
Wanderers Office Park
52 Corlett Drive
ILLOVO
2196
Private Bag X14
Northlands
South Africa
2116
Tel: + 27 11 772 3000
Fax: + 27 11 772 4000
garen.walkerley@za.ey.com
http://www.ey.com/za
European Private Equity &
Venture Capital Association
Mr J Echarri
Bastion Tower
Place du Champ de Mars 5
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: + 32 2 715 00 20
Fax: + 32 2 725 0704
evca@evca.eu
http://www.evca.eu
Grant Thornton
Ms Jeanette Hern
137 Daisy Street
Sandown
Santon, South Africa
2196
Private Bag X28
Benmore
South Africa
2010
Tel: +27 11 322 4500
Fax: +27 11 322 4545
jhern@gt.co.za
http://www.gt.co.za
Imara Corporate Finance SA
(Pty) Ltd
Mr R MacLeod
Imara House
257 Oxford Road
Illovo, South Africa
2196
P O Box 701
Northlands,
South Africa
2116
Tel: +27 (0)11 550 6000
Fax: +27 (0) 11 550 6040
greatscot@imaracf.co.za
http://www.imaraholdings.com/
Innovation Fund
Ms Ela Romanowska
National Research
Foundation
Meiring Naude Road
Brummeria - Pretoria
P.O. Box 2600
Pretoria
South Africa
Tel: 012 481 4216
Fax: 012 481 4242
IFSeedfund@nrf.ac.za
http://www.innovationfund.ac.za
0001
Investment Data Services
Group (IDS)
Mr. Stephen Gerber
5th Floor, Ovenstone
8 St Georges Mall
Cape Town
8001
P O Box 24
Cape Town
8000
Tel: 021 402 1600
Fax: 021 421 1286
info@idataservices.co.za
http://www.idataservices.co.za
JSE Limited
Mr Noah Greenhill
One Exchange Square
Gwen Lane
Sandown
2416
Private Bag X991174
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: +27 11 520 7000
Fax: +27 11 520 8584
info@jse.co.za
http://www.jse.co.za
KPMG
Mr. Warren Watkins
85 Empire Road
Parktown
Johannesburg
2193
P/Bag X9
Parkview
Johannesburg
2122
Tel: + 27 11 647 7128
Fax: +27 11 647 6026
warren.watkins@kpmg.co.za
http://www.kpmg.co.za
Marsh (Pty) Ltd
Ms. Teri Solomon
4 Sandown Valley Crescent
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Brivate Bag X14
Benmore
South Africa
2010
Tel: 011 506 5000
Fax: 011 506 5261
teri.solomon@marsh.com
http://www.marsh-africa.com
Monitor Group
Mr. Christoph
Andrykowsky
83 Central Street
Houghton
South Africa
2198
P O Box 784705
Sandton
South Africa
2146
Tel: + 27 11 712 7517
Fax: +27 11 7012 7600
candryko@monitor.com
http://www.monitor.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd
Mr. Mike
Krzychylkiewicz
2 Eglin Road
Sunninghill
Sandton
2157
Private Bag X36
Sunninghill
Sandton
2157
Tel: + 27 11 797 4440
Fax: + 27 11 209 4405
mike.krz@za.pwc.com
http://www.pwc.com
Quickberry
Mr. Andre Bresler
Postnet Suite 219
Private Bag X1005
Claremont
7735
Tel: + 27 21 531 0516
Fax: 086 619 0362
info@quickberry.com
http://www.quickberry.com
Read Hope Phillips Attorneys
Mr. PJ Hope
2nd Floor
30 Melrose Boulevard
Melrose Arch, Melrose North
2196
P O Box 757
Tel: +27 11 344 7800
Fax: + 27 11 344 7850
PJ.Hope@rhp.co.za
http://www.rhp.co.za
Northlands
South Africa
2116
RisCura
Mr. Albrecht Gantz
5th Floor, Montclare Place
cnr Campground & Main
Road
Clairemont
7735
P O Box 23983
Claremont
Cape Town, South Africa
7735
Tel: +27 21 673 6999
Fax: +27 21 673 6998
agantz@riscura.com
http://www.riscura.com
Russellstone Madalane Private
Equity
Nhlanhla Madalane
Monument Park, Office Park
Block 1
cnr Steenbok & Elephant
Avenue
Monument Park, Pretoria
0105
P O Box 25752
Monument Park
Pretoria
0105
Tel: + 27 12 482 6606
Fax: 086 604 7340
nmadalane@russellstone.co.za
http://www.russellstone.co.za
SJ Berwin LLP
Mr Nigel van Zyl
10 Queen Street Place
LONDON
EC4R 1BE, UK
10 Queen Street Place
LONDON
EC4R 1BE, UK
Tel: + 44 207 111 2222
Fax: + 44 207 111 2000
nigel.van.zyl@sjberwin.com
http://www.sjberwin.com
Spencer Stuart South Africa
(Pty) Ltd
Mr. Mpho Seboni
1st Floor, Yellowwood House
Ballywoods Office Park
33 Ballyclare Drive,
Bryanston
2021
P O Box 411430
Craighall
South Africa
2024
Tel: + 27 11 557 5300
Fax: + 27 11 463 3371
mseboni@spencerstuart.com
http://www.spencerstuart.com
Tactic Capital (Pty) Ltd
Mr Gerbrand Bothma
3 Roux Avenue
Bryanston
South Africa
2021
P O Box 1394
Ferndale, Randburg
South Africa
2160
Tel: +27 11 801 0960
Fax: +27 11 793 1225
gerbrandb@tactic.co.za
http://www.tactic.co.za
The Blue Catalyst Network
Mr Doug Vining
10th Floor, JSE Building
17 Diagonal Street
Newtown
2001
P O Box 10420
Johannesburg
South Africa
2000
Tel: +27 N/A
Fax: +27 086 692 3613
info@bluecatalyst.co.za
http://www.bluecatalyst.co.za
Tryfinance Capital
Mr. M Mosikatsana
Suite F4, Building 27, 2nd
Floor
Thornhill Office Park, 94
Bekker Road
Midrand, South Africa
Tel: 088 124 0038
Fax: 086 565 2166
info@tryfinance.co.za
http://www.tryfinance.co.za
1685
P O Box 6560
HALFWAY HOUSE
South Africa
1685
Vertical Capital Partners (Pty)
Ltd
Mr. Richard Doyle
17 Farrel Road
Greenside, Johannesburg
South Africa
2193
17 Farrel Road
Greenside, Johannesburg
South Africa
2193
Tel: + 27 11 646 9087
Fax: 0866 897 277
Ceo@verticalsa.com
http://www.verticalsa.com
Webber Wentzel
Mr J M Bellew
10 Fricker Road
Illovo
Johannesburg
2196
P O Box 61771
Marshalltown
South Africa
2107
Tel: +27 11 530 5253
Fax: +27 11 530 5120
john.bellew@webberwentzel.com
http://www.webberwentzel.com
Willis South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Mr. James Lay
Willis House
5 Impala Road
Chislehurston, Sandton
2196
P O Box 5509
NORTHLANDS
Johannesburg
2116
Tel: + 27 11 535 5400
Fax: + 27 11 784 1610
layj@willis.com
http://www.willis.com
http://www.seda.org.za/content.asp?subID=271
Youth
Like many developing countries, South Africa has a young population. Over 40% of the population aged
between 14 and 35 years old. The unemployment rate among youth is higher than the national average about four out of every ten young people is out of work. In some provinces, like KwaZulu-Natal, almost
half the youth are unemployed. There are also still major challenges for youth in terms of getting
education and skills.
Government is concerned about the impact of unemployment on South Africa's youth, and has targeted
young people with assistance wherever possible in starting their own businesses. In particular,
government wants to improve young people's level of education and provide entrepreneurship training
and mentoring to those who have entrepreneurial aspirations. It is hoped that successful young
entrepreneurs will be both job providers and sources of inspiration for other young people.
The links below will provide you with information about organisations and initiatives that can help young
people start and run their own businesses.
National Youth Commission - NYC
Important documents can be downloaded from this site such as the National Youth Development Policy
and weekly news updates from their Communications Directorate on a variety of youth issues. Links to
other useful sites are also on this site.
The Nations Trust Youth Enterprise Foundation
The Nations Trust is South Africa's only non-profit small business programme for youth. It offers small
business loans to young entrepreneurs. Each business is mentored throughout the term of the loan to
ensure their sustainability. The Nations Trust core objective is to support the establishment of 3000 youth
entrepreneurs between 2001 - 2006.
Youth Development Trust - YDT
The aim of the Youth Development Trust is to build a strategic alliance with the youth sector. YDT’s
strategies for strengthening the youth sector include technical assistance, promoting best practice,
piloting innovative programme strategies for youth development, simulating employment for youth, and
developing sustainable enterprise by young people. Its core areas of work are skills development and
capacity building, research and development, marketing and advocacy and donor services.
Umsobomvu Youth Fund
Umsobomvu is a catalyst facilitating the creation of opportunities for youth employment and youth
entrepreneurship by making investments that deliver effective programmes. Umsobomvu conceptualises
and designs programmes and contracts suitable service providers for implementation.
Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund
The Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund is a public/private sector joint venture between
Business Partners Limited and the Umsobomvu Youth Fund initiative of the national government. Business
Partners was selected on the basis of the group's extensive knowledge of entrepreneurial enterprise in
general, and of franchising in particular, to manage a franchising fund as part of the overall delivery of
Umsobomvu funds to South African youth.
Youth Development Network
A network of seven youth development non-governmental organisations in South Africa.
Eastern Cape African Chamber of Commerce. Youth Chamber
(041) 466 7650 or 072 415 7637
Swiss-South African Co-operation Initiative
A South African development-finance agency funded by Swiss and South African companies in
collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC) aimed at promoting the
social and economic development of South African youth.
Kagiso Enterprises
The Kagiso Trust is a leading non-governmental organisation devoted to the development of
disadvantaged communities in South Africa. Under the guidance of its patrons and trustees, the Trust
finances and manages grassroots projects aimed at empowering especially women, young people and the
disabled. Kagiso Enterprises aims to promote (financially and strategically) viable small and emerging
businesses, particularly black empowerment enterprises.
Centre for Entrepreneurial and Enterprise Development (CEED)
The Centre for Education and Enterprise Development (CEED) is a youth economic empowerment nonprofit organisation, registered as a Section 21 company. CEED empowers young people to play an
economically active and productive role in soceity through provision of services such as dconomic
development, adult education, computer and secreterial training and career services.
Young Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Development Programme
This is a programme of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers' Organisation (NERPO), in partnership
with the Umsobomvu Youth Fund and other strategic partners. The aim of the programme is to help
unemployed young agricultural graduates to enter the agri-business sector, to develop entrepreneurial
skills among young people in agri-business, and to help youth to set up and develop their own agribusiness enterprises.
NICRO's Economic Opportunities Project
This project is run by the National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders
(NICRO), and provides skills training and support services (non-financial support) to help those who want
to start or improve their own small businesses. This includes exploring opportunities in the informal
sector, entrepreneurial skills training workshops, and the establishment of business support groups.
Ziphelele
This Youth Project offers the following services:
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arts and crafts support
business skills development
Technical training.
For more information contact:
Shu-Aib Salie
Centre Manager
PO Box 24013, Claremont, 7735
Tel: 021 448 6761
Fax: 021 448 6759
ziphilel@sn.apc.org
This list was compiled by The P.A. from various sources including:
www.businessowner.co.za
websites as referred to in the document
The DTI
The IDC
We thank these organizations for the use of said information!
Foreign Representatives of International Organisations in the Republic of South Africa
AFRICA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
Johannesburg
(Resident Mission in SA)
Victoria Gate West
Ground Floor Hyde Park Lane
Hyde Park 2196
Postal Add:
P O Box 411552
Craighall 2024
Tel: 011 325 0720/6
FaX: 011 325 0729
COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Johannesburg
Werksmans Chambers
2 Girton Road
Parktown 2193
Tel: 011 642 5163
Fax: 011 642 5020
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT
Johannesburg
Development Adviser (South Africa)
P O Box 542
Bruma 2198
Tel: 011 622 6972
Fax: 011 622 9928
GOETHE INSTITUT
Johannesburg (German Cultural Centre)
MSL House
17 Baker Street
Rosebank 2196
Postal Add:
P O Box 2036
Saxonwold 2132
Tel: 011 442 3232
Fax: 011 442 3738
FRENCH DEVELOPMENT BANK
CAISSE FRANCAISE DE DEVELOPMENT
CDF Johannesburg
3 Sandown Valley Crescent
South Tower
Sandton 2196
Postal Add:
P O Box 786555
Sandton 2146 .
Tel : 011 784 0956
Fax: 011 784 0957
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)
Pretoria (Delegation)
794 Church Street
Pretoria 0001
Postal Add:
P O Box 29001
Sunryside 0132
T el: 012 43 7335/6/7
Fax: 012 43 4471
Telex: 32 0680
Durban
(SubDelegation)
Suite 3, Oslo Building
400 Frere Road
Umbilo 4001
Tel: 031 206 1300/1
Fax: 031 25 1613
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC)
Johannesburg (Resident Mission in South Africa)
Grosvenor Gate
1st Floor
Hyde Park Lane
Hyde Park 2196
Postal Add:
P 0 Box 41283
Craighall 2024
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (lLO)
Pretoria (Area Office)
5th Floor, Provisus Building
523 Church Street
Pretoria 0002
Postal Add:
P O Box 40254
Arcadia 0007
Tel: 012 341 2170
Fax: 012 341 2159
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
Pretoria
8th Floor, Masada Building
cnr Paul Kruger & Proes Streets
Pretoria 0002
Postal Add:
P O Box 9305
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 323 7200
Fax: 012 323 7218
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Pretoria
8th Floor, MetroPark Building
351 cnr Schoeman & Prinsloo Strs
Pretoria 0002
Postal Add:
P O Box 12506
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 322 0200
Fax: 012 322 0216
UNHCR REGIONAL PURCHASING UNIT
Pretoria
UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF)
Pretoria
269 Van der Walt Street
Praetor Forum Building
Postal Add:
P O Box 4884
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 320 7066/9
Fax: 012 320 4068
UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME (UNDP)
Pretoria 0002
Metropark Building
9th & 10th Floors
351 Schoeman Street
Pretoria 0001
Postal Add:
P O Box 6541
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 320 4360/7
Fax: 012 320 4353
DEVELOPMENT
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO)
Pretoria
7th Floor
Metro Park Building
351 Schoeman Street (cnr Prinsloo)
Postal Add:
P O Box 11667
Tramshed 0126
Tel: 012 320 1464/1465/1467
Fax: 012 342 9787
UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE
Pretoria
Metro Park Building
351 Schoeman Street
Pretoria 0002
Postal Add:
P O Box 12677
Tramshed 0126
Tel: 012 320 1111/0
Fax: 012 320 1122
WORLD BANK GROUP
Johannesburg
(Resident Mission in South Africa)
First Floor, Grosvener Gate
Hydepark Lane
Hydepark 2196
Tel: 011 325 0560
Fax: 011 325 0515
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
Pretoria
19th Floor, Civitas Building
cnr Struben & Andries Streets
Pretoria 0002
Postal Add:
Private Bag X 828
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 312 0521/4
012 312 0526/8/30/31
Fax: 012 312 084460
OTHER
CENTRE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN STUDIES OF THE CHINA INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDIES
Pretoria
972 Pretorius Street
Arcadia 0083
T el: 012 342 4194
342 4244 Visas
Fax: 012 342 4244
To contact the authors:
T: 012 809 1164 / F: 012 809 1482
E:silveroaks@thepa.biz