You want to... Finance a Startup

It's a fast-growing business with little or no sales. Starting up a company like a Startup is a thrilling business. It's no mean feat, and requires a great deal of determination, time and capital.  

Just as with a standard business start-up, there are winning recipes that savvy entrepreneurs use time and time again, and here's one of them. Pay constant attention to your cash flow, and from the outset, give preference to renting rather than buying equipment or a building. Avoid large purchases and reserve as much money as possible for working capital and product development.  

Make maximum use of the various organizations available to you (incubators, gas pedals, CCTTs, etc.). Their mandate is to support you and enable you to devote as much of your capital and time as possible to developing your product.

That's why we strongly encourage you to get training and support in the process of starting your own business. In addition, follow the example of experienced entrepreneurs and surround yourself with professionals to whom you can turn for advice.  

See the list of financial products on the right. They will meet your specific financing needs as a startup. Don't hesitate to apply for financing from SADC. We'll help you think through your project and bring it to fruition.