For all enterprises, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, a time comes when external funding is essential for future growth. But finding the right funding at the right price for the right situation is difficult, especially now that so many options are available. 

This Masterclass takes a look at 'Finding Funding' from multiple perspectives, ensuring that your enterprise accesses the right funding opportunity. This Masterclass includes sessions on funding from banks, Development Finance Institutions, angel investing and crowd-funding so that you can make an informed choice about which funding source is best for you.

 Breakfast will be available on arrival from 08:00 - 09:00

Programme Schedule 09:00 - 12:30

Welcome - Miranda Simrie, GIBS

The Funding Landscape -  Darlene Menzies, Finfind

The Banker’s perspective – Heather Lowe, FNB 

The Angel Investor’s perspective - Abu Cassim, Jozi Hub

The DFI’s perspective – Seison Reddy, DBSA

The Crowdfunding perspective – Inge Prins, Uprise Africa

Summary of the Learnings and Close - Dr Kerrin Myres, GIBS

Facilitator- Ricardo Carvalho, Oak Tree Group

Please find speaker bios:  Speaker Bios.pdf

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