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.
Institutional Partners & Lenders
Beyond bank loans. Learn to navigate debt financing, equity, and government grants available in 2026.
Don't fail due diligence. Fix the hidden paperwork mistakes that cause 80% of SMEs to lose funding.
Meet the specific VCs and institutional lenders actively deploying capital into your sector.
Master the mathematical frameworks investors use to value your business before you pitch.
CEO at Finfind
Head of Business Development at AAA Consortium
Co-founder and CEO at Unconventional CA
Co-founder at Unconventional CA
COO at Finfind
CEO at ROI Group(Pty)Ltd
SME Development Manager at JSE
Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Founder and CEO at E’lique Advisory
Post-Investment Associate at IDF Capital
Founder & Managing Partner at Kholo Capital
Founder at Brima Logistics
Executive Chairman at M+N, CEO of Avatar X, and author
Johannesburg 2025
Over 500 entrepreneurs connected directly with institutional capital providers.
Attendees
Speakers
Exhibitors
Funders
A premier executive conferencing venue providing a private, secure environment for high-level funding discussions.
Limited exhibition and corporate sponsorship slots available for the 2026 Summit.