NEF uMnotho Fund: acquisitions, expansion and new ventures
National Empowerment Fund (NEF)
Growth capital for established black-owned businesses: buying a stake in a company, expanding operations, or funding a large new venture.
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uMnotho (wealth) is the NEF's growth and transformation fund. It funds acquisition finance for black investors buying into existing companies, expansion capital for black-owned businesses that are already trading profitably, new venture finance for larger projects, and capital-markets and liquidity products for listed and pre-listing companies.
Deals run from R2 million to R75 million and are structured to suit the transaction, including equity, mezzanine and senior debt. The fund expects proper financial statements, management depth and a clear exit or repayment route.
Who qualifies
Black-owned or black-led transaction resulting in at least 50.1% black ownership; established business with financial statements; South African-registered.
How to apply
Submit an application on nefcorp.co.za with a business plan, financials and transaction documents.
Insly is not the funder and charges nothing. Amounts and rules are as published by National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and were last checked 15 Sept 2026; confirm on their site before applying. No legitimate funder charges an application fee.