Latest newsOver 17 years of funding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, the Edge Growth Ventures team has sat in a certain kind of meeting many times. It takes place at the most senior corporate level: the Exco present, the transformation strategy on screen, and language that sounds genuinely inspiring: inclusive supply chains, localisation, black-owned SME participation, shared value. The people in the room mean it. In our experience, the intention at that level is almost always sincere. 18 Aug 2026 Read more Founders At Work Durban Masterclass to help entrepreneurs break through the growth barrier 7 Aug 2026 Read moreIf time is money, and AI can give founders of scaling businesses more of it, shouldn't adopting it be a no-brainer? 14 Jul 2026 Read more Often in South Africa, there are SMEs that stand out for their innovation, resilience, and remarkable achievements, and Creslow Energy Solutions is undoubtedly one such company. 26 Jun 2026 Read more Small and medium enterprises are vital to economic growth and job creation in South Africa. Despite having over 3.2 million micro, small and medium enterprises, employing an estimated 13.4 million people and contributing 40% of national GDP, we still have one of the highest SME failure rates in the world, as high as 70%-80%. Changing this narrative by providing them with the right support structures is critical. 25 Jun 2026 Read more The Vumela Enterprise Development Fund, a long-standing partnership between FNB Business Banking and small business development specialist Edge Growth, has invested R20m in Breaze Delivery, a South African tech-driven logistics and delivery platform. This investment will support the company’s next phase of growth and expansion, including the scaling of its technology platform, extension of its driver network, and broader geographic growth to meet rising demand from SME customers and retail partners. 5 Jun 2026 Read more Mia Healthcare Technologies, founded in 2021 by Dr. Zane Stennings and Dr. Karishma Soni, has secured R15m in funding from the Vumela Fund to accelerate its mission of improving access to affordable dental and orthodontic care across Southern Africa. The business exemplifies the type of high-impact, growth-oriented enterprise that the fund seeks to support. 22 May 2026 Read more As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting small to medium-sized business development, Edge Growth has once again partnered with FNB to combine financial support and business development expertise - this time to help South African black-owned Agro-Processors scale their operations. 21 May 2026 Read more Siyanqobangamandla Engineering Services (Siyanqoba), a 100% black woman-owned and managed engineering company based in eMalahleni, has recently been awarded a significant investment by the Abadali Fund, a Black Business Growth Fund which forms part of the Abadali Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP). 6 May 2026 Read more Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16m investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, they have made serious waves, and their achievements stand as a source of immense pride. 30 Apr 2026 Read more There has been real progress made over the last few years to expand peri-urban and rural connectivity and help close the digital divide. By 2023, an estimated 78% of South African households had connectivity, compared to only 28% in 2010. Meaningful, reliable access does, however, still remain uneven in many areas in South Africa, which makes the work done by companies such as Boniswa TowerCo so critical. 28 Apr 2026 Read more In an economy where customers expect faster service, real-time updates, and digital convenience, many South African SMEs are under pressure to keep pace. Manual processes, complex paperwork, and outdated systems often slow businesses down, not because of a lack of ambition or capability, but because the right digital tools and support are not always easy to access. 17 Apr 2026 Read more Like a duck gliding smoothly across the water while furiously paddling underneath, many businesses may appear to be thriving, with revenue growing and teams expanding, but behind the scenes, things can often feel far more chaotic than they seem. 15 Apr 2026 Read more From a pair of clippers and a chair on a ‘stoep’ in Eldorado Park, to 80 stores across Southern Africa, the creation of over 800 jobs and an extensive hair care range, this is the story of Legends Barber founder Sheldon Tatchell. 24 Mar 2026 Read more A workshop with fellow scale-up founders, led by best-selling author Jason Goldberg to get the skills and knowledge needed to scale your business. 18 Mar 2026 Read more Many small businesses within the waste management sector in South Africa are thriving, creating employment, driving environmental sustainability and bringing innovative tailored solutions to specific communities. One such company is Bomamba Trading – a team of young entrepreneurs who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in waste management. 25 Feb 2026 Read more As startups move beyond the early stages, growth often brings greater complexity and new challenges, including expanding teams, capacity limits and often the founders themselves unknowingly becoming growth blockers to the business. Supporting small businesses to move beyond the early startup phase and scale sustainably is crucial, given the significant impact these SMEs have on employment and the broader South African economy. 12 Feb 2026 Read more IDA Law is a dynamic collections and litigation solutions SME founded by graduate lawyers who spotted a market gap and, with the right support, has grown into a business of 345 staff with branches in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 11 Feb 2026 Read more South African manufacturing SMEs continue to operate in an increasingly competitive environment, facing intensified pressure from global competitors and low-cost imports. Many businesses experience challenges including high reliance on imported inputs, limited market access, and difficulties positioning their products competitively within B2B and distribution networks: All barriers that can restrict growth potential and reduce long-term competitiveness. 3 Feb 2026 Read more Strengthening South Africa’s SME sector through targeted support and innovative funding structures remains vital to driving inclusive economic growth. FNB Business, in partnership with small business development specialist Edge Growth, continue to empower high-growth SMEs since they first launched the Vumela Enterprise Development Fund in 2009. 22 Jan 2026 Read more
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