Business Partners Limited

Business Partners Limited, established in 1981, is a leading specialist risk finance company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally founded as the Small Business Development Corporation Ltd, it rebranded in 1998 to focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The organization provides a variety of financial products tailored to the needs of SMEs, including business finance, property finance, and asset finance. It has facilitated over 73,000 business finance transactions worth more than R25 billion, supporting over 700,000 jobs. Business Partners Limited is committed to financing viable businesses, particularly those owned by women and entrepreneurs, and runs several initiatives aimed at supporting SMEs, such as the Basadi-Women Growth Fund and the annual Entrepreneur of the Year® competition.

Business Partners Limited adds value to its portfolio companies by offering not only financial support but also specialized services such as property management and business advice. They also run initiatives like the Entrepreneur of the Year® competition to recognize and celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs.