Resource
Capital Access Guide
A practical overview of the capital instruments available through FCGV, who they serve, and how to access them.
Capital Instruments
Equity Investment
Capital in exchange for ownership stake. Best for businesses seeking long-term strategic partners who share in both risk and reward.
Best for
- High-growth ventures
- Pre-revenue startups with strong traction
- Businesses needing operational support alongside capital
Typical range
R1M to R50M+
Timeline
6 to 12 weeks
Debt Financing
Structured loans and credit facilities. Ideal for businesses with steady cash flow wanting to preserve ownership.
Best for
- Revenue-generating businesses
- Asset-backed expansion
- Working capital needs
Typical range
R500K to R30M
Timeline
4 to 8 weeks
Mezzanine Financing
Hybrid instruments combining debt and equity features. Subordinated debt with equity conversion rights or warrants.
Best for
- Businesses between pure equity and pure debt needs
- Leveraged buyouts
- Growth-stage companies with proven models
Typical range
R5M to R50M
Timeline
8 to 14 weeks
Revenue-Based Financing
Capital repaid as a percentage of monthly revenue. No dilution, no fixed repayment schedule.
Best for
- SaaS and subscription businesses
- Businesses with predictable recurring revenue
- Founders wanting zero dilution
Typical range
R500K to R10M
Timeline
2 to 4 weeks
Project Finance
Ring-fenced funding for specific projects through special purpose vehicles (SPVs). Debt serviced from project cash flows.
Best for
- Infrastructure and energy projects
- Real estate developments
- Large capital expenditure programmes
Typical range
R10M to R500M+
Timeline
12 to 24 weeks
How It Works
Initial Enquiry
Submit your application through our portal or book a discovery call. We review within 48 hours.
Readiness Assessment
We evaluate your business across financial, operational, and market dimensions using our Expansion Readiness framework.
Instrument Matching
Based on your profile, we identify the most suitable capital instruments and structure a preliminary term sheet.
Due Diligence
Detailed review of financials, legal standing, market position, and growth projections.
Capital Deployment
Finalise agreements, onboard governance frameworks, and deploy capital with milestone-based tranching.