South Africa's capital marketplace

Find the funding your business deserves, faster

Fundis matches South African businesses and organisations to equity, grants, development finance, and sponsorship — all in one place.

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Capital available through Fundis

Equity Investment Government Grants Development Finance Corporate Sponsorship ESG & Impact Capital

The funding gap

South Africa's entrepreneurs and SMMEs are not short of ambition. They are short of a single, trusted place to find the right capital — at the right moment.

The problem

Funding is fragmented

Grants, equity, DFI loans, and corporate CSI budgets all live in separate silos. Applicants spend months searching — and still miss opportunities that could have changed everything.

The cost

Mis-matched applications

Without context, applicants submit to the wrong funders — wasting both parties' time and burning credibility. Funders receive high volumes of unqualified enquiries.

The opportunity

One intelligent marketplace

Fundis bridges both sides: verified, categorised funding opportunities matched intelligently to the right organisations — saving time and improving outcomes for everyone.

How Fundis works for you

Built for South Africa's entire funding ecosystem

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Intelligent matching across all capital types

Fundis categorises every funding opportunity by type, stage, sector, geography, and eligibility criteria. When you complete your profile, the platform surfaces the opportunities most likely to succeed for your organisation — not a generic list.

  • Profile-based matching across 5 capital types
  • Sector and stage filters built for SA's landscape
  • Eligibility pre-screening before you apply
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Matching criteria

StageSectorGeographyB-BBEEEntity type
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Listing detail includes

Funding rangeDeadlinesEligibilityContact
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Verified opportunities, not rumours

Every funding listing on Fundis is verified and kept current. Deadlines, funding ranges, contact details, and eligibility requirements are maintained — so you spend time applying, not chasing outdated information.

  • All listings reviewed before going live
  • Deadlines and status kept up to date
  • Direct contact details for funders where available
03

Application support built in

The application process is often the biggest barrier. Fundis provides structured guidance on what each funder requires, helping you prepare a stronger submission — whether you're applying for a government grant, equity funding, or corporate CSI support.

  • Requirement checklists per funding type
  • Document preparation guidance
  • Track applications across multiple funders
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Supported entities

SMMEsNPOsSocial enterprisesStart-upsCo-operatives

The Fundis capital spectrum

Five types of capital. One intelligent platform.

Different funding types serve different needs. Fundis helps you understand which is right for your organisation — and connects you with verified providers.

Type
EQ

Equity Investment

Angel investors, venture capital, private equity

Stage: Seed — Growth

GR

Government Grants

SEDA, DTI, NEF, IDC, provincial bodies

Stage: Start-up — Established

DF

Development Finance

DFIs: IDC, DBSA, NEF, Land Bank, SEFA

Stage: Growth — Expansion

CS

Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate CSI departments, foundations

Stage: Any stage

ES

ESG & Impact Capital

Impact investors, green bonds, SDG-aligned funds

Stage: Growth — Scale

Fundis lists verified opportunities across all five capital types — updated regularly.

How the process works

From profile to funded — a clear path

A

Build your profile

Tell Fundis about your organisation — entity type, sector, stage, funding history, and impact objectives. This forms the basis of all matching.

Takes 15 minutes. Your data stays private until you choose to apply.

B

Explore matched opportunities

Fundis surfaces the funding opportunities most aligned to your profile across all five capital types. Filter, sort, and shortlist the ones that fit.

New listings added regularly. Eligibility pre-checked automatically.

C

Prepare and submit

For each opportunity, Fundis shows exactly what is required. Use the built-in checklist to prepare your application materials before submitting.

No duplicate forms. Your profile data populates common fields.

D

Track and follow up

Keep all your active applications in one place. Track status, capture notes, and manage follow-up communications — without losing track of where you stand.

Dashboard view of all applications across all funders.

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For funders and capital providers

Deploy capital where it matters. Reach organisations worth funding.

Fundis connects DFIs, corporate CSI teams, grant-makers, and impact investors with a verified pipeline of organisations actively seeking funding — screened, categorised, and ready.

  • Qualified applicant pipeline

    Receive applications from organisations that match your mandate — not a cold, undifferentiated inbox.

  • Reduced administrative burden

    Structured profiles and pre-screened eligibility means less time spent on unsuitable applications.

  • Sector and impact targeting

    Publish opportunities with precise criteria. Only organisations that qualify see and apply for your funding.

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Join Fundis

South Africa's capital is waiting. Your organisation deserves access to it.

Be among the first organisations on Fundis. Register your interest and we will notify you when matching opens for your sector.

For organisations seeking funding and capital providers alike. No payment required to register.

Common questions

What you need to know about Fundis

If you have a question not answered here, register your interest and we will be in touch.

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What is Fundis?
Fundis is South Africa's first all-capital funding marketplace — a platform that connects entrepreneurs, SMMEs, NPOs, and social enterprises with equity, grants, development finance, corporate sponsorship, and ESG funding, all in one place.
Who can use Fundis to find funding?
Any South African registered business or organisation — including SMMEs, NPOs, social enterprises, co-operatives, and start-ups — can use Fundis to discover and apply for funding opportunities suited to their stage and sector.
What types of funding are available on Fundis?
Fundis covers five capital types: equity investment, government grants, development finance institution (DFI) loans, corporate CSI sponsorship, and ESG or impact capital. All listings are verified and kept up to date.
Is Fundis only for for-profit businesses?
No. Fundis is built for South Africa's entire funding ecosystem, including non-profit organisations (NPOs) and social enterprises — not only for-profit SMMEs.
How does Fundis match organisations to funding opportunities?
When you build your Fundis profile, the platform uses your entity type, sector, stage, location, and impact objectives to surface the most relevant verified funding opportunities from across all five capital types.
Can capital providers and funders list opportunities on Fundis?
Yes. Development finance institutions, corporate CSI teams, grant-makers, and impact investors can list their funding opportunities on Fundis, with structured eligibility criteria to ensure they receive qualified applications.