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Lula (Lulalend) SME Business Funding

Key Information

Organisation

Lula

Status

Open

Type

Loan

Amount

ZAR 10,000 – 5,000,000

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Description

A premier digital lender in South Africa providing fast, unsecured working capital to small and medium enterprises.

Eligibility Criteria

South African registered businesses trading for at least 1 year with a minimum annual turnover of R500,000.

Focus Sectors

Retail, Professional Services, E-commerce, Logistics

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