Fetola your impact
We partner with bold businesses and organisations to solve unemployment, inequality and poverty by empowering fearless entrepreneurs and the businesses they run.
1100
SMEs across 21 programmes
59.9%
Youth-Led
(aged 35 / younger on entry)
52.5%
female-led
9
provinces
(national footprint)
A vision shared is an impact multiplied
Join our ecosystem as we look to solve the triple threat of unemployment, inequality and poverty. Let’s start a conversation.
Client Engagement Model
Relevant
Work with our professional SME growth team to co-design an SME accelerator programme that is relevant to your specific needs, including diversity, sector or supply chain priorities, budgets, timelines, scale and target results.
Reliable
Feel confident in the reliability that proven Fetola methods deliver. Engage with entrepreneurs and follow their journey of growth.
Reputable
Build your reputation as leaders in the sector and prepare your press release to announce this high-value partnership. Launch the high-profile call for applications to attract the best possible candidates.
Results
Track results via monthly SME individual performance metrics, program updates and stay close to your dedicated Fetola Programme Manager.
Reach
Amplify your program reach by celebrating wins and individual awards. Join the Fetola ecosystem of like-minded leaders, support entrepreneurs to access your company or personal ecosystems, and enjoy the experience of being part of our innovative, best practice programmes.
Stats
Fetola’s impact on building businesses in South Africa
%
annual growth in SME turnover
(% change in turnover between quarter one and graduation)
%
annual growth in SME job creation
(% change between jobs at entry and graduation)
%
of enterprises surviving over a ten year period
(Calculated across Fetola Alumni 2007 – 2015)
More than
Success breeds success
See the stats, stories and awards linked to the businesses, entrepreneurs and communities that have benefitted from our programmes.
Tholoana Case Study
Johannessburg, Gauteng
4-5 years
Peri-Urban, Wholesale & Retail
Siko Republik is an athleisure company that merges African prints with active wear. The company designs, manufactures and retails to the local and international markets. The brand was launched in November 2018 and is tailored for African women aged between 20-45 who are looking to celebrate their culture and express themselves through the fashion pieces that they choose to wear.
For more info visit www.sikorepublik.co.za
Tholoana Case Study
Johannessburg, Gauteng 5 years Urban, Manufacturing & assembly
Mo’s Crib is a South African based eccentric home décor design company that specializes in manufacturing sustainable handmade décor items. Mo’s Crib is passionate about sustainability of the environment, and this is where their inspiration is drawn from. The business produces high-end quality homeware and decorative pieces which is practical and timeless and is inspired by nature, cultural diversity and ethnicity that is cultivated around the globe.
For more info visit www.moscrib.com
What's happening?
Fetola success stories
‘’Firstly, with the workshops I attended with SABF I have gained a lot I didn't know or I wasn't aware about regarding some business issues. Secondly, I have networked a lot with my peers and they have told me about opportunities I didn't know and they have shared stories that keep me motivated. Thirdly, my mentor is very helpful and assisting in all my business needs. And lastly, SABF team are very supportive and friendly, they have helped to boost my personal confidence and business confidence a lot. I am truly grateful.’’
Fetola success stories
‘’I have learned a lot since I've joined the program. Having a mentor is a great thing as they help put important things into perspective.
The training gives great business insight. The entrepreneurial community is a great support. ‘’
Our Partners
Old friends and new collaborators
By partnering with innovative companies and organisations that share our vision we’ve been able to multiply our impact.
