https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/839.html South Africa news 15 Funding news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/839.html en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:54:33 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gotyme-bank-expands-access-to-shariah-compliant-business-funding-for-south-african-smes-853093a GoTyme Bank is expanding access to Shari'ah for Business, a Shari'ah-compliant funding solution designed to help qualifying South African businesses access funding in a way that aligns with Islamic finance principles. 1-271829 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investment-from-vumela-fund-to-drive-growth-jobs-and-export-expansion-for-iris-fresh-075215a The fresh produce export market remains highly fragmented, with many African growers lacking direct access to premium international markets. Challenges such as inconsistent quality, fragmented supply chains, post-harvest losses and reliance on intermediaries reduce returns for producers and limit opportunities for growth. 1-271827 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-early-tax-choices-can-silently-undermine-venture-capital-exits-297697a A venture capital (VC) investment may take five years to exit, but the tax consequences of that exit can begin with decisions made on day one. 1-271650 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-r500m-fund-targets-funding-gap-for-south-african-startups-186646a Grindstone Ventures has launched a R500m venture fund targeting high-growth, technology-enabled African businesses from Seed through Series A, with a focus on addressing the funding gap between early commercial validation and institutional-scale investment. 1-271598 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/injini-launches-incubator-programme-for-african-ai-edtech-founders-186626a Injini, supported by funder Coefficient Giving, has launched an eight-month AI for Education Venture Builder and Incubation Programme. The initiative helps pre-formed teams take early-stage AI edtech ideas through development to launch market-ready startups. 1-271528 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nsbc-africa-and-transunion-africa-launch-access-to-finance-308238a Created and powered by NSBC Africa, the national initiative is designed to simplify the journey to business finance and connect qualifying SMEs with relevant funding opportunities. 1-271413 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-rent-to-ownership-how-gideon-gitonga-is-widening-access-to-african-real-estate-964834a For many African families, owning a home remains a distant ambition. Properties exist and investment capital is available, but the financing systems connecting people, assets and investors are often fragmented or inaccessible. 1-271404 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mamor-capital-raises-r300m-to-invest-in-sa-tech-businesses-853433a South African venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has reached a R300m first close for its inaugural fund, giving it capital to begin investing in post-revenue technology businesses while it continues raising towards a R550m target. 1-271289 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-smmes-have-5-big-funding-questions-here-are-the-answers-308938a Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers to business growth, yet for many SMMEs, securing funding can be difficult even when the business is trading, winning customers and meeting its financial obligations. 1-271213 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-finance-option-targets-smes-looking-to-own-their-premises-075055a FNB Commercial Property Finance has introduced a funding solution allowing qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access up to 110% financing for commercial properties valued at up to R7.5m. 1-271187 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Funding South Africa