The Masisizane Fund, in strategic partnership with Fetola, has launched the Masisizane Investment Readiness Programme. This transformative 12-month initiative is designed to equip growth-oriented entrepreneurs with the critical skills and solutions needed to transform their businesses into investment-ready, fundable enterprises.
Programme Overview and Objectives
Over the course of a year, participants embark on a highly structured, hands-on journey. The programme focuses on strengthening essential business fundamentals, enhancing financial management, and ensuring strict adherence to compliance and governance standards. Crucially, it prepares the vital ‘deal-room’ documentation required by institutional investors.
Bridging the Funding Gap
Many profitable, established businesses struggle to access affordable growth capital simply because they lack the formal systems or documentation investors demand. This programme directly bridges that gap, empowering business owners to build credible, investor-ready models capable of successfully raising and deploying capital for long-term sustainability.
Target Audience
The programme is designed for entrepreneurs who own and run a profitable going concern, have a desire to scale their business, but lack the ability to access affordable finance. Ideal candidates can demonstrate a history of success and a clear vision for future growth. The programme is suited for those who need to close gaps in their business model, become familiar with the language of investment readiness, and address compliance, governance and resource constraint
Target Sectors
The programme is open to businesses in the following sectors:
- Agriculture and Agri-processing
- Manufacturing
- Other scalable sectors with strong growth and job creation potential
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Application and Next Steps
Entrepreneurs ready to close gaps in their business models and master the language of investment readiness are encouraged to apply. This is a unique opportunity to secure the foundational support necessary for sustainable expansion.
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