Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Seeding success through inclusive partnerships Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Seeding success through inclusive partnerships SHARE That’s how we are invested in your story. Absa has partnered with HEINEKEN Beverages on a R1.2 billion initiative to support black-owned SMEs across South Africa. As the Fund Administrator, Debt Funder, and Strategic Enabler, Absa will manage two development funds - the Supplier Development Fund and the Enterprise Development Fund to empower at least 125 black-owned SMEs. Along with funding, these businesses will receive financial literacy training, market access, business development services, and integration into value chains. This partnership goes beyond capital deployment, it's about creating jobs, unlocking potential, and reshaping South Africa's SME landscape. Absa remains committed to driving inclusive growth, enabling financial inclusion, and building resilience for black-owned businesses. Absa is also dedicated to bridging capital with purpose, driving meaningful impact where it’s needed most We are invested in your story and we invite you to write it with us. Your browser does not support the video tag. Press Release Contact Form Share your details with us and a banking expert will get in touch you at your convenience. CONTACT INFORMATION Name Surname Job title Company name Company e-mail address Contact number (with country code) Are you an existing Absa client? Yes No HOW CAN WE HELP YOU What is your query related to? Please choose an option Get in touch Trade Management Online SIBOS Absa Insights Series Eurofinance Champagne in Africa Commercial property Connect with an FX expert Absa Access or Electronic Collections Trade and Working Capital I would like to sign up for marketing communications from Absa CIB Continue By clicking Continue, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Capital that builds confidence in South Africa’s tomorrow Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is proud to partner with the South African National Treasury as the sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent of a R11.8 billion Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. This purpose-driven instrument is designed to finance or refinance priority infrastructure under the Government’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. Read more DEALS Building Namibia’s fiscal strength through purpose-led partnership Supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia with a ZAR 1.5 billion facility that enables Eurobond repayment obligations and strengthens domestic fiscal resilience. Read more DEALS Distributed Energy. Powering Africa’s low-carbon leap Absa supports CrossBoundary Energy’s $225 million capital raise, contributing up to $100 million to expand renewable infrastructure, enable the mining of critical transition metals such as copper, and extend energy access across underserved African markets. Read more
