- Raw material lead timesImported inputs and FX exposure mean cash is tied up for weeks before billing.
- Bulk order fulfilmentLarge POs from retailers or corporates need supplier deposits you don't have.
- Machinery upgradesCNC, packaging and processing lines need capex without crowding working capital.
Funding for South African manufacturers
Fund raw materials, fulfil bulk orders and upgrade machinery — we match manufacturing SMEs to lenders that understand long working-capital cycles.
Most manufacturers, fabricators and processors on Funder are funded in this range. Match speed depends on document quality and the lender's underwriting model.
Get your fundability scoreRecommended funding for manufacturers, fabricators and processors
Funder pays your suppliers so you can fulfil large confirmed orders without your own cash.
Fund production machinery, CNC and packaging lines over 36–60 months.
Unlock cash from your B2B and retailer invoice book.
Manufacturing funding FAQs
Yes — purchase order and trade finance covers imported inputs, with funders paying suppliers directly in ZAR or foreign currency.
Yes, when it's saleable and valuable. Asset finance lenders consider both new and used equipment with appropriate deposits.
Purchase order finance facilities on Funder typically run from R250k to R15m, scaling with the buyer's creditworthiness.
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