Fund vehicle

SA SME Debt Fund

Compiled from public sources

The South African SME Debt Fund is a credit vehicle established by the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) to provide direct debt financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The fund targets businesses with a proven track record of profitability but that struggle to access capital from traditional commercial lenders. The investments are structured to assist established and reputable SMEs with equipment purchases, business expansion, working capital, and acquisitions. The SA SME Debt Fund set an initial target size of ZAR 400 million, which it reached at final close.

Manager

Sanlam Investments (Pty) Ltd

Vintage

2022

Strategy

Private Credit

Target size

$24.7m

Size

$24.7m

Status

Closed