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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

no. 1 funding event for SMMe's

  • June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Topics

Event Topics

State of Small Business Funding

Navigating pre-seed funding

Bootstrapping 101

Panel Discussion: Seed funding essentials

Building a strong pitch deck

Alternative funding options

What Venture Capitalists are looking for

How to be and remain compliant

Agri-business funding

Fintech funding

Technology funding

Networking & Growth pod

Our Experienced Speakers

Velly Bosega | CEO, SME South Africa
Velly Bosega

CEO, SME South Africa

Sheldon Tatchell | Founder and CEO, Legends Barber
Sheldon Tatchell

Founder and CEO, Legends Barber

Donald Valoyi | Founder and CEO, Zulzi
Donald Valoyi

Founder and CEO, Zulzi

Jane Sithole | Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
Jane Sithole

Deputy Minister of Small Business Development

Sthembiso Zwane | Partner, Grovest
Sthembiso Zwane

Partner, Grovest

Jade Kriel | Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy
Jade Kriel

Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy

Zama Nqadolo | Investment Manager, MIC
Zama Nqadolo

Investment Manager, MIC

Hlengiwe Makhathini | Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital
Hlengiwe Makhathini

Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital

Litha Kutta, Head: Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Litha Kutta

Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank

Jameel Khan
Jameel Khan

Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Angel Investor

Thandeka-Dludla
Thandeka Dludla

Business Manager, SME Department at Old Mutual Corporate

Gary Markson
Gary Markson

Head: Coverage Business & Commercial Banking, African Bank

Jedd Harris - Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin
Jedd Harris

Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin

Darlene Menzies

Finfind CEO

Louise Naidoo

Product Head: FNB Commercial (Transact)

Our Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Your ticket covers a plated lunch, tea, coffee and water. You will also have access to dedicated networking areas where you can connect with speakers, exhibitors and fellow delegates. 

We offer refunds for ticket cancellations made before the event date. Please note that all refunds will be subject to a processing fee. Refunds cannot be issued after the event date has passed.

Yes, refunds are available for cancellations received prior to the day of the event. A processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount. We are unable to process any refund requests once the event date has commenced or passed.

Yes. A full programme — complete with session times, speaker details and break schedules — will be published on our website prior to the event.

Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at The Empire for all attendees. However, it’s recommended that you utilise public transport to avoid parking issues.

The Empire is fully wheelchair-accessible. All dietary requirements submitted during registration have been noted and will be catered for. Additionally, we will have qualified medical personnel on-site for any emergencies. Standard health-safety measures will also be in place throughout the venue.

The Empire – Conference and Events Venue

16 Empire Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa

SME Funding Summit 2025

This event was for entrepreneurs eager to raise funds and grow their businesses. Attendees learned all things funding, gaining valuable insights to fuel their ventures.

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Contact Us


  • Clearwater Office Park, Building 2 Millennium Blvd,
    Strubens Valley, Gauteng, 1735,
    South Africa
  • +27 11 704 2641
  • events@smesouthafrica.co.za
SME Funding Summit 2025 Partners

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