South Africa’s SME Funding Problem Isn’t Capital — It’s Execution
For years, the dominant narrative in South Africa’s startup and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) ecosystem has been that
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When it comes to funding a startup, most founders immediately think of equity investments. Debt financing, by comparison, remains a less common route, often misunderstood or overlooked entirely. However, for the right business, it can be a smart strategic move.
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