Looking to raise SME funding? Apply Below. 

The Western Cape Government and JSE Capital Matching Initiative as part of the JSE Rise programme is focused on supporting SMEs to aid the growth of our economy and have therefore expanded the SME Funding Readiness and Capital Matching initiatives to more companies. 

The JSE is collaborating with the Western Cape Government, Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) to deliver a unique Capital Matching solution for SMEs in the Western Cape.  

The initiative achieved a 63% success rate last year and we aim to support more companies in 2024. 

This initiative has three stages: 

1.      Companies register to participate (see link below) – closing 31 August 2024

2.      Companies participate in the Funding Readiness Programme – Free

a.      The programme has both online pre-recorded and live sessions 

b.      There are 9 modules including Funding Landscape, Market Assessment, Legal requirements and more 

c.      Online sessions are available from 1 September 2024 

d.      Tools and templates and guidance notes are provided online 

e.      The pitch readiness sessions are conducted directly with each company 

f.       Companies are supported to get funding and pitch ready 

3.      Capital Matching Event 

a.      Companies that are ready to be matched will agree and share company information 

b.      Companies that are funding ready are matched with a minimum of 4 ideal funders 

c.      Pitch decks are shared with investors  

d.      Companies meet directly with funding decision makers 

e.      The funders and companies determine who they want to continue the funding journey with 

Capital Matching solutions offered by capital providers: 

·        Debt solutions 

·        Invoice and Purchase Order Financing 

·        Equity Solutions: Angel and Venture Capital 

·        Enterprise Supply Development (ESD) 

·        Grant Funding – including social entrepreneurs

Minimum Requirements/Criteria for SMEs to apply: 

·        History of active operation for over 2 years 

·        Clear growth strategy 

·        Funding requirements of over R250,000.00 

To apply register on the form below: 

SME Capital Matching Initiative | Johannesburg Stock Exchange (jse.co.za)

For general queries please email: accelerate@jse.co.za

JSE SME Development Head

Cleola Kunene