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Every six months, we publish a Deal Book for selected startups at 22 on Sloane. With over 100 startups based at the campus, you can register to meet our startups.

    Please note that each request to access the Deal Book will be evaluated by our Deals and Investments team. A Deal Book can only be shared upon successful evaluation of your request. 

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    Whats happening in the world of Entrepreneurship

    At the awards evening, African Bank, a local bank in South Africa, was awarded the prestigious Ecosystem Catalyst Award – in recognition reserved for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to driving long-term, inclusive growth in their local entrepreneurship ecosystem, through programmes and education. From championing township entrepreneurs to pioneering new financial models for underserved communities, the bank continues to demonstrate what it means to not only fund ideas – but to believe in the people behind them.

    June 12, 2025

    Only the Bold can Change the World

    At the awards evening, African Bank, a local bank in South Africa, was awarded the prestigious Ecosystem Catalyst Award – in recognition reserved for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to driving long-term, inclusive growth in their local entrepreneurship ecosystem, through programmes and education.
    From championing township entrepreneurs to pioneering new financial models for underserved communities, the bank continues to demonstrate what it means to not only fund ideas – but to believe in the people behind them.

    Kizito Okechukwu

    MSME's contribute over 40% to SA’s GDP, and employ more than 60% of the nation

    June 5, 2025

    Cash Me If You Can: South African MSMEs’ Audacious Treasure Hunt

    The report affirms that MSMEs aren’t just part of the South African economy — they are its favourite black tax family member. They hustle hard, contribute over 40% to SA’s GDP, and employ more than 60% of the nation (yes, including your white cousin with his last-mile delivery bakkie). Despite MSMEs carrying more than one-third of the GDP, the golden egg bowl is mysteriously missing from the funding game for startups and early-stage businesses.

    Bongani Ntombela

    South Africa’s small-business battleground is quietly becoming a tax buffet. For SMMEs that earn a living out of an already slim profit margin, these charges are like tiny termites taking a bite from every rand of hard-won revenue. What looks like a humble R0.16/L extra at the pump is a profit drain for township SMMEs. Every extra penny on fuel will be etched in every invoice that lands in the mailboxes of small businesses...

    May 29, 2025

    Pray for Entrepreneurs – The Devil is in the Details

    South Africa’s small-business battleground is quietly becoming a tax buffet. For SMMEs that earn a living out of an already slim profit margin, these charges are like tiny termites taking a bite from every rand of hard-won revenue. What looks like a humble R0.16/L extra at the pump is a profit drain for township SMMEs. Every extra penny on fuel will be etched in every invoice that lands in the mailboxes of small businesses…

    Bongani Ntombela