Funding matched to your growth stage

R50 000 – R25 million (credit) | Up to R110 million (equity)

Suits growing businesses

IDF Capital (est. 2008) is South Africa's first female-owned and led multi-fund manager, investing in black-owned, high-growth SMEs. They offer a range of funding instruments including invoice discounting (from R50,000), purchase order finance (from R100,000), contract finance, term loans, revolving credit facilities, and equity deals up to R110 million. IDF applies a gender-lens investment strategy — 59% of their portfolio is female-owned. Funding is rolling with no advertised closing date. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Up to R5 million

A flagship national programme designed to promote inclusive economic participation among women by providing integrated financial and non-financial support. The programme combines blended finance with business training, mentorship, networking, and supportive spaces for women in business.

R30 000 to R2 million

Dedicated loan fund for women-owned SMMEs that cannot access conventional commercial credit. Provides affordable development finance at concessional interest rates, combined with non-financial business development support. Target sectors include manufacturing, retail, agri-processing, services, and township commerce.

R250 000 to R75 million

Suits growing businesses

Development finance and equity funding for black-owned and black-managed businesses across all sectors. Offers a range of instruments including equity, quasi-equity, loans, and franchising finance. Prioritises businesses that expand black economic participation and create sustainable employment.