Investors
Shareholders
The SA SME Fund was established through an unprecedented act of collective leadership. Fifty-three of South Africa’s largest JSE-listed corporates, alongside the Public Investment Corporation, committed capital to Fund I — a founding shareholder base that represents a genuine private sector commitment to inclusive economic growth.
This coalition, convened through the CEO Initiative, remains a defining feature of who we are: a fund anchored in long-term, purpose-driven investment by institutions that believe in South Africa’s entrepreneurial potential.
Partners
Beyond our founding shareholders, the SA SME Fund has built a growing network of institutional partners who co-invest alongside us across our various fund vehicles. These partnerships extend our reach, deepen our capital base, and bring critical domain expertise — from technology and innovation to development finance and impact investing.
Our partners include government agencies, development finance institutions, pension and retirement funds, university endowments, and impact-focused investors, united by a shared commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive South African venture ecosystem.
