no. 1 funding event for SMMe's
June 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
CEO, SME South Africa
Founder and CEO, Legends Barber
Founder and CEO, Zulzi
Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
Partner, Grovest
Co-Founder and CEO, Joy Joy
Investment Manager, MIC
Chief Invesment Officer, IDF Capital
Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank
Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Angel Investor
Business Manager, SME Department at Old Mutual Corporate
Head: Coverage Business & Commercial Banking, African Bank
Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin
Finfind CEO
Product Head: FNB Commercial (Transact)
Omega Fumba
Omega Fumba
Lungile Msomi
SME South Africa Funding Summit: Empowering Growth and Driving Innovation in the SME Sector
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Lungile Msomi
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.
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.