Insights
The Capital Perspective
Articles on funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa, investor readiness, and capital strategy.
When Not to Raise Capital Yet
A practical guide for founders on when to delay a raise, fix the business case, and return to investors with stronger evidence.
29 April 2026Turn Use of Funds Into Investor Milestones
How to turn a use-of-funds table into a milestone plan that gives investors confidence in the capital ask.
1 April 2026The State of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Capital in South Africa
An honest look at the funding landscape for growth-stage South African small and medium-sized enterprises: what is working, what is broken, and where the opportunities are.
2 April 2026The Investor Readiness Checklist
Everything South African founders need to have in place before approaching investors for R1 million to R50 million in growth capital.
3 April 2026How B-BBEE Shapes Capital Raising in South Africa
Why your Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status matters to investors and how to leverage it in your fundraise.
10 April 2026Equity or Debt? Choosing the Right Capital Structure for Your Stage
A practical guide for South African founders navigating the equity versus debt decision when raising growth capital between R1 million and R50 million.
17 April 2026How Long Does a DFI Raise Actually Take?
An honest breakdown of Development Finance Institution timelines in South Africa, from first application to capital disbursement, and what founders can do to move faster.
18 April 2026What Investors Actually Look at During Diligence
A founder’s guide to what South African investors scrutinise most during due diligence, from financial models to governance, and how to prepare for it.