SME Funding Summit 2026

The country’s definitive funding summit, dedicated to delivering clear financial guidance and actionable advice to SMEs nationwide

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About The Event

SME Funding Summit is the premier funding event focused on delivering relevant funding advice and guidance to small to medium-sized enterprises from across the country.

The 2026 edition promises to be bigger and better, featuring more exhibitors, expert speakers, and actionable insights designed to educate, inspire, and help entrepreneurs become funding-ready.

Hosted in the heart of Gauteng, entrepreneurs from across South Africa gather to network, learn, and improve their chances of securing funding.

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18 June 2026 • Johannesburg

Key Topics & Actionable Insights

Diverse Funding Pathways

Targeted Funding Opportunities

Funding Readiness & Compliance Foundations

Government & Public-Sector Funding

Meet The Speakers

Darlene Menzies

CEO at Finfind

Don Mashele

Head of Development Impact Support at SEDFA

Jameel Khan

Co-founder at Unconventional CA

Jedd Harris

Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin

Jenna Sprenger

CA(SA) and founder

Lerato Sebata

CEO at ROI Group(Pty)Ltd

Lilah Clark

SME Development Manager at JSE

Litha Kutta

Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank

Mapule Phathela

Post-Investment Associate at IDF Capital

Marumo Modiba

Senior Manager of the Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance Unit (CIPC)

Mokgome Mogoba

Founder & Managing Partner at Kholo Capital

Rinaldo Josie

Operations Executive

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Venue & Location

Heaton Lane Longlake 20, Modderfontein Lethabong, Sandton, 1609

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“I enjoyed learning about the different streams of funding, hearing the stories shared, and understanding who to speak to about specific matters.”

– Lord-Byron Holmes

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20 May 2026

Why Most South African SMEs Aren’t Unfundable — They’re Just Unprepared

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6 May 2026

From Preparation to Pay-out: The Real Drivers of Successful SME Fundraising

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13 April 2026

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