South Africa

CDI Capital is an impact investor in local SMMEs, empowering businesses to innovate, fast-track growth, create jobs, improve lives and help build a stronger economy. CDI works with corporates, government and development agencies to invest in individual businesses through our SMME development programmes, grants, loans and equity.

Offerings;

• Growth fund
• Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF)

The Royal Growery is a multipurpose company that primarily focuses on agricultural innovation. Cannabis and vertical farming are two of its main areas of focus. The company has established a broad network in the agricultural community both within and outside of South Africa. As a new company, the company has amassed a very powerful network of individuals as well as powerful organizations. The Royal Growery's goal is to reshape Africa and intensively develop South Africa through various divisions to combat many of the issues that South Africa faces. 

We strive to be a leading agritech company, which is accepted as a dynamic, responsible, professionally managed profit-oriented corporation. We envision a world where all individuals discover their power to make a difference and are equipped as active, engaged citizens.
Statement of Strategic Intent
Continental leader in propelling economic emancipation using agroecology/regenerative agriculture, livestock, indigenous medicine, and high-value crops to unlock food security & sovereignty, wellness, industrialisation, smart- cities, energy and waste leveraging on vertical and horizontal

Jillian Nyakane Development Agency t/a Jillie’s Natural is a 100% female and black-owned private company. We manufacture and sell natural, plant-based body and hair care products in South Africa. We are a wholesome and holistic wellness business, focusing on skincare, haircare and beauty treatments. We make and sell our own manufactured body and hair care products. We use our products on clients for massages at our spa in Naturena, Johannesburg. The company was established in 2015. Our vision is to become an international top-quality and innovative manufacturer of natural and safe personal use

Rizepreneur: Empowering Small Businesses in the Digital Age

Who We Are: At Rizepreneur, we are passionate about empowering small businesses to thrive in the digital age. We understand that the modern business landscape is rapidly evolving, and a strong online presence is essential for success.

Our Mission: Our mission is to bridge the gap between entrepreneurial dreams and digital reality. We believe that every small business deserves the opportunity to shine online. With a background in Applied Chemistry and years of experience in enterprise development, we've combined our expertise to

The Women and Youth Agroecology Hub, recognized by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, focuses on supporting the agricultural sector, particularly in maintaining internal control systems nationally. These systems ensure that farms adhere to organic certification standards and guarantee the traceability of exported products. The hub conducts regular visits and document checks to monitor smallholder farmers' activities, with internal inspections occurring monthly. Farmers are educated on their shared responsibility for maintaining organic integrity, with the WYAgroecology School

MELS ORGANICS is a health & spiritual wellness platform that is focusing on producing products that can uproot causes of skin care problems and balances inner healing for Africans. 

We are on a journey to digitally transform the township economy in Durban, rest of South Africa and rest of Africa. Our application is eWallet, Visa & Master Cards, QR Code-based payments and a peer-to-peer money transfer platform with a built-in e-commerce market that brings together consumers and merchants. We are on iOS and Android stores and went live towards year end in 2022, to-date have onboarded about 800 merchants of informal businesses based in townships around Durban i.e. Umlazi, KwaMashu, Ntuzuma, Inanda, KwaMakhutha, Ilovu, Newlands, etc. These merchants range from Spaza Shops

Our main focus is construction and manufacturing. We are currently working on base isolators made from radial tyres, supplying them to countries in Africa that are affected by earthquakes. We are working on innovative ways to make tiles and paves including roads last longer. 

The company's operations involve producing bath salts and other cosmetics.