How SEFA can finance your venture

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Funding Connection
August 15, 2023

Dear Successful Entrepreneur!

The Small Enterprise Development Agency offers financial assistance ranging between

R 50 000 and R 15 million.

To be considered for finance, you must:

  • Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident

  • Be a registered entity, including sole traders with a fixed physical address, minimum 51% black-owned.

  • Have a written business plan that meets sefa’s loan application criteria

  • Demonstrate the character and ability to repay the loan

  • Be the majority shareholder and the owner-manager of the business

  • Provide relevant securities/collateral

  • Have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate

The various industry sectors are:
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  • services (including retail, wholesale and tourism);

  • manufacturing (including agro-processing);

  • agriculture (especially land reform beneficiaries and contract-farming activities);

  • construction (small construction contractors);

  • mining (specifically small-scale miners; and

  • green industries (renewable energy, waste and recycling management).

Essential items you need to apply:

  • A registered company

  • A business plan and cash flow projections

  • Certified copy of your ID

  • Proof of residence

  • Loan Breakdown

  • Supporting quotations

  • Short CV of each shareholder

If you require our support to draft a business plan or assistance with the application process, simply reply to this email and Anne can assist you!

To Your Success

Your Funding Connection Team

Landline: +27 (0)31 761 8677 or Cellphone +27 (0)61 542 4037

Headquarters: 2 Old Main Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Hillcrest, KZN 3610

Satellite Offices:

Johannesburg: Infinity Venue, 30 4th Avenue, Northmead, Benoni - only by appointment

Cape Town: Suite 2B, Canal Edge Four, Tyger Waterfront, Carl Cronje Drive - only by appointment