Funding options/Government & DFI Funding/E-commerce & Online
    Government & DFI FundingE-commerce & Online South Africa

    Government & DFI Funding for E-commerce & Online businesses in South Africa

    Online retailers, marketplaces and DTC brands. Concessional funding, grants and blended finance from development finance institutions.

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    What you get
    Typical amount
    R50,000 – R50m+
    Turnaround
    30–90 days
    Requirements
    • B-BBEE compliance
    • Tax compliance
    • Sector fit
    Documents we'll ask for
    B-BBEE certificateTax clearanceDetailed business plan
    Best fit
    • BEE-aligned businesses
    • Job creators
    • Priority sectors
    E-commerce & Online pain points
    • • Inventory build-ups
    • • Ad-spend working capital
    • • Platform settlement timing

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