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Empowerment Fund
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Introduction
The Business Partners Empowerment Fund facilitates the participation of black entrepreneurs (African,
Indian and Coloured individuals) into the mainstream economy through equity participation in well
established and successful white owned businesses that are in need of empowerment for future growth.
These criteria, as well as the requirement of full time involvement of a black entrepreneur in the business, are
what set the Business Partners Empowerment Fund apart from other funds. In this way, value is added to
the existing business and true black economic empowerment is ensured.
The Empowerment Fund is dedicated to cater specifically for the SME market and the transactions are
structured such that all parties benefit from the initial investment stage whilst also ensuring that the new
found relationship remains sustainable over the long term.
Key criteria
The fund will consider investments from R1 million up to R4 million but, where warranted, transactions in
excess of R4m will also be considered. Fundamental to the investment approach of the Fund will be the
following aspects;
• A well established white owned business with a track record of at least three to five years with
good growth potential in a post investment stage.
• A white entrepreneur who is committed to the success of the business and sees the economic
merit of empowering the business.
• A black entrepreneur who is willing and able to add value to the business by becoming
operationally involved in the business on a full-time basis whilst earning a market-related salary.
• An action plan to facilitate the transfer of skills pertaining to the day-to-day running of the business.
• A funding structure that is easily understood by all interested parties.
Investing in Entrepreneurs™
Business Partners is committed to investing in South Africa’s entrepreneurs in every way by providing
them with integrated full-service investment and business solutions.
Should you have any questions or would like additional information, we invite you to call any of the offices
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