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SAB Foundation Social Innovation Fund

Key Information

Organisation

SAB Foundation

Status

Open

Type

Venture Capital

Amount

ZAR 200,000 – 2,000,000

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Description

Providing capital to businesses solving social problems for low-income communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Entrepreneurs in South Africa whose models benefit women, youth, or the disabled.

Focus Sectors

Social Innovation, Health, Water, Energy

Equity Terms

Equity or Grants; focuses on high social impact and commercial viability.

Startups That Could Apply

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Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

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