Business Linkages and Investment Readiness
Access to finance is the most cited challenge to the growth of women-owned businesses in Africa. Bankability and investment readiness are major impediments to attracting business finance.
This is a three month programme designed to support participants with the business modelling and growth strategy required to scale their enterprises, become investment ready and develop entrepreneurial leadership. The programme will cover:
- Financial modelling
- Target market, competitive landscape and value proposition
- Design framework thinking
- Access to finance
- Access to markets
- Growth strategy
- Financing for scale
- Pitch training
Programme details
- Dates: Commences in July 2019 and culminates at the Pitch n Grow session at the AWIEF Conference and Awards on 29 and 30 October 2019
- Location: Cape Town/Johannesburg/Durban
- Participation is free
- Training: 3 x 2-3 day sessions in July, August and September 2019
Eligibility
Businesses must be:
- in a post-revenue phase;
- scalable and innovative ventures;
- in operation for not less than three years;
- owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs; and
- seeking investment or funding to grow
