All of IAAE, packaged into one partner.
From the first needs assessment to funding, delivery and post-investment support, we cover the full journey. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to grow, or a corporate building your supplier base, it all lives here.
Mentorship & Advisory Boards
We match SMEs with professionals and experienced entrepreneurs who serve as mentors and advisory board members, bringing the skills and judgement a growing business needs.
- One-on-one mentor matching against your specific gaps
- Independent advisory board members for governance & strategy
- Structured check-ins and accountability
- Access to our 150+ pool of mentors and advisors
Fund Administration
Our funding-application screening carefully evaluates every application to identify the most promising projects, so capital backs ventures with real potential for impact.
- Rigorous, meticulous application screening
- Purchase-order & equity funding facilitation
- Grant facilitation and disbursement
- Funding-readiness preparation for entrepreneurs
Masterclasses
Curated sessions giving entrepreneurs exclusive access to expertise and insights from successful industry leaders, practical tools and strategies you can implement immediately.
- Led by experienced, successful operators
- Strategy, sales, finance, marketing & more
- Practical, immediately applicable content
- Face-to-face, virtual and on-the-job formats
Enterprise & Supplier Development
ESD isn't a side service, it's how corporates build a stronger, compliant, investment-ready supplier base. We design and run the whole programme on your behalf, end to end.
- SME sourcing, screening and selection
- Gap analysis, site visits and tailored interventions
- Delivery across face-to-face, virtual & on-the-job
- Transparent reporting for B-BBEE & impact
Post-Investment Support
Capital only works when it's matched with competence. We keep funded businesses on track, with controls, cash-flow discipline and the systems to scale sustainably.
- Internal controls and governance support
- Cash-flow and financial management
- R2bn+ in post-investment support delivered
- Track-record building for future opportunities
Flagship programmes we run with our partners.
Beyond our core services, we deliver dedicated programmes alongside leading corporates and institutions.
Sanlam SANParks Fund
Interest-free purchase-order funding for black-owned SMMEs that supply South Africa's national parks, up to R1m per order, open all year.
Explore & apply with FNBGrowth Code
An 18-month accelerator for established black-owned SMEs ready to scale, advisory boards, mentorship, funding readiness and market access.
Explore the programme