Finalists then submitted additional company data and financial information that was reviewed and endured a grueling interview process to reach the top 10.
The top 10 finalists had the opportunity to present their businesses at a Pitch to the Panel event on 30 September 2021 with the winners set to be announced on 14 October 2021 at a virtual awards ceremony.
The top 10 finalists, in no particular order, in line to win their share of R4.5m in future growth capital are:· The Awareness Company, represented by Priaash Ramadeen · Kusasa Information Systems, represented by Lawrence Baker · Wonki Ware Pty Ltd, represented by Diane Marshall · CapitalGuard Pty Ltd, represented by John-Ross Henderson The top 10 hail from Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, and will attain the title of top 10 businesses recognised.
“With the financing and assistance to be provided, we hope to support the winning businesses with the resources that they need to navigate their next phase of growth. At Standard Bank we understand the challenges that small businesses face in their early stages of growth; the participating businesses give us hope for what we see on the horizon in South Africa and the impact businesses make for the Country” added Cooper.
“Business plays a crucial role in the growth of Africa. After all, businesses provide employment, fuel new economies, connect the continent and the rest of the world via trade and offer innovative solutions. With the Business Awards and financial backing that we are providing we want to ensure that business growth and development is attained and sustained,” Cooper concludes.
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