Discover Development Funding with IGNITE

Welcome to Edge Growth’s Ignite Fund.

We’re more than just funders; we’re your partners in building a thriving business – dedicated to understanding and supporting the unique funding needs of small and micro enterprises. Ignite fills a much-needed space in SME funding for earlier stage businesses needing lower amounts than traditionally offered by other funders.

The Ignite Fund is one of the newest additions to the Edge Growth Fund Management portfolio and has seen rapid growth and success already since its establishment in 2023.

We believe in a collaborative approach, walking alongside entrepreneurs every step of the way.
Our experienced deal makers are here to guide you SMEs through the different funding options and connect you with the right resources. We’re committed to helping you achieve your commercial aspirations and turn vision into reality.

About the Fund

The Ignite Fund offers SMEs access to a variety of funding options (mostly short and medium term) ranging from R50k to R5m, which are typically not available through traditional banks. It provides financial solutions such as interest-free loans (in some instances), capital for purchase orders, working capital, operational expenditure, small capex, and expansion capital.

Additionally, Ignite incorporates SME-specific risk profiling and pricing to ensure affordability and supports businesses post-investment to help them scale independently.

Who Should Explore Funding?

If your business aligns with the ESD funding mandates of our trusted Funders, we encourage you to explore the possibilities. We’re particularly passionate about supporting businesses that are making a real impact.

Is Your Business Eligible?

We’ve designed our eligibility criteria to be clear and accessible. Here’s a quick overview:

Empowerment: Your business is at least 51% black owned.
Scale: Your annual turnover is less than R50 million.
Commitment: You’re committed to repaying the loan and sharing regular business performance updates.
Funders’ Requirements: You meet specific criteria set by our valued Funders.
Potential Requirements: You may need to have a confirmed and verifiable PO or a countersigned and verifiable contract from one of our Funders.

Further Considerations for Funding Success

Building a Strong Track Record:
We value businesses that have demonstrated successful repayment in previous funding cycles. This shows us your commitment and reliability.

Supporting Broad Growth
To ensure we can support as many businesses as possible, we limit individual investments to no more than 10% of our funders’ available funds.

Begin your funding journey

Click the button to Apply Now.

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You should also click Funding Requirements to see a detailed list of documents needed for the process.