SMME's.

Small and Medium Enterprises – fuelled by entrepreneurial spirit – are the lifeblood of any economy, and in South Africa they account for 60% of jobs and 34% of GDP.

However, entrepreneurs often battle to grow their businesses, as this requires capital, and far too few companies are available to invest in mid-stage SMEs. Africa, as a whole, is a landscape with vast potential when it comes to helping SMEs grow. Yet, less than 1% of GDP in Southern Africa is invested in private equity.

As a result, a significant funding gap exists in the growth stage sector – businesses that are too big for venture capital funding, or need follow-on funding, but considered too small for traditional private equity investors. In fact, there is an estimated funding gap of between R86 billion and R346 billion because SMEs cannot unlock traditional financing.

Xwena Capital is uniquely positioned to operate in this vastly neglected space – partnering with these businesses every step of the way, unlocking global markets and new customer bases.

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