Investors & Partners

Back verified entrepreneurs. Track real impact.

Partner with I-RED to invest in or lend capital to vetted informal retail entrepreneurs across South Africa.

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Verified entrepreneurs seeking capital

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Nomsa Dlamini
Nomsa's Spaza · Soweto, GP

Adding a cold-chain fridge to sell dairy and cold drinks.

R 18 500of R 25 000
74% funded
SK
Sipho Khumalo
Sipho Fresh Cuts · KwaMashu, KZN

Upgrading equipment to serve local restaurants.

R 12 000of R 45 000
27% funded
TM
Thandi Mokoena
Thandi's Salon · Mamelodi, GP

Fully funded — expanding to a second chair.

R 15 000of R 15 000
100% funded
BM
Bongani Mahlangu
Bongi Tuck Shop · Tembisa, GP

Bulk-buying stock for the school-holiday season.

R 3 200of R 8 000
40% funded
LN
Lerato Ndlovu
Lerato Bakery · Rustenburg, NW

New oven to double daily bread output.

R 9 600of R 30 000
32% funded
ZC
Zanele Cele
Zee Fashion · Umlazi, KZN

Fabric stock for school-uniform season.

R 5 400of R 12 000
45% funded
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Invest or lend capital.

Whether you're an impact investor, a corporate partner or an individual lender, you can back verified entrepreneurs from as little as R500. We handle verification, disbursement and repayment reporting.

  • • Choose between grant, loan or equity partnership.
  • • Receive quarterly impact and repayment reports.
  • • Meet the entrepreneurs you back, in person or virtually.

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