What types of funding does SaVi Ventures focus on?

SaVi Ventures focuses on two types of funding: 'Equity' and 'Credit Funding'. Under Credit Funding, we specialize in Tender Finance (Purchase Order funding), Project Finance, Working Capital, Invoice Discounting, Invoice Financing, and Supplier Finance. Under Equity Funding, we participate in New Ventures (early-stage equity in Tech, Energy, and ICT) and Mature Ventures (PE Buyouts, Buy-Ins requiring min 25% stake, and Distressed Turnarounds).

Does SaVi Ventures lend money directly to clients?

No. SaVi Ventures does not lend its own capital or act as a commercial bank. We are an institutional Capital Advisory and Sourcing House. We analyze your contracts, structure and package your funding application to institutional underwriting standards, and negotiate with our accredited network of institutional credit funds, DFIs, commercial banks, and specialized tender finance houses to source the capital on your behalf.

What are the requirements for South African Government Tender and Purchase Order Finance?

We source funding for confirmed purchase orders and verified invoices from R50k to R200M+ for contractors servicing South African National/Provincial Government, Municipalities, and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs like Eskom, Transnet, SANRAL, PRASA, and Rand Water). The 5 mandatory documents required are: (1) Official Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Tender Specification, (2) Confirmed Purchase Order or Approved Invoice, (3) Signed Delivery Note or Certificate of Completion, (4) CIPC Registration Documents with active SARS Tax Compliance Pin, and (5) Latest 6 consecutive months of business bank statements.

What is the difference between Invoice Discounting, Invoice Financing, and Purchase Order Finance?

Purchase Order (Tender) Finance funds the upfront execution cost of goods/services needed to fulfill a confirmed PO before delivery. Invoice Discounting accelerates cash by advancing up to 80-90% of an approved invoice immediately after delivery without waiting 30-90 days for government payment. Invoice Financing is a flexible revolving line of credit secured against your ongoing accounts receivable ledger.

What is the minimum equity threshold for Mature Venture Buy-Ins?

For Mature Venture Buy-In transactions under our Equity pillar, SaVi Ventures strictly requires a minimum 25% equity stake.

How fast is the turnaround time for deal review and funding sourcing?

Initial triage and memorandum review is completed within 60 minutes. For South African Government Tender and Purchase Order Finance, funds can be disbursed in 24 to 72 hours upon verification of the 5 mandatory documents and contract authenticity.

Institutional Capital Sourcing House

R50k – R200M+ Facilities

Got an Eskom, Transnet or Government PO?
We Help You Source the Capital. You Deliver the Work.

SaVi Ventures (Pty) Ltd focuses on two disciplines: Credit Funding (Tender Finance, Project Finance, Working Capital, Invoice Discounting, Invoice Financing, Supplier Finance) and Equity Funding (New & Mature Ventures).

CLEAR CAPITAL TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

We do not give people this money from our own balance sheet—we help them source it. We act as specialized transaction advisors and underwriters, structuring your PO or invoice to institutional criteria and securing non-dilutive capital from accredited credit funds, DFIs, and trade finance lenders.

Zero Property Bond

No house or factory required as collateral

Direct Account Payout

Funding sent straight into your business account

60-Min Response

Fast-track underwriting review within 60 minutes

SOURCED CAPITAL FOR CONTRACTORS SERVICING:

Eskom Transnet SANRAL PRASA Municipalities National & Provincial Depts

Fast-Track Underwriting

Get Your PO Funded

R50k – R200M+ Replies in 60 Mins

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Institutional Capital Architecture

Two Strategic Funding Pillars

SaVi Ventures operates across two distinct capital disciplines: Credit Funding (where we structure and help you source debt facilities) and Equity Funding (direct and syndicated private equity and venture capital).

PILLAR 01 · DEBT & WORKING CAPITAL | 06 Capital Facilities

Credit Funding · We Help You Source It

We do not give people this money directly from our own balance sheet—we help them source it. We act as your specialized transaction advisors and credit underwriters, structuring your applications to institutional standards and unlocking capital from accredited lenders, DFIs, and institutional credit funds.

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R50k – R200M+

FACILITY 01

Tender Finance

Fast-tracked Purchase Order (PO) execution funding for contractors servicing South African Government Departments, Municipalities, and State-Owned Enterprises (Eskom, Transnet, SANRAL, PRASA).

Key Mechanism:

• Funding disbursed directly to your business account

• Zero property bond required for qualifying POs

24–48h Review

Up to 90% Advance

FACILITY 02

Invoice Discounting

Accelerate your cash flow by converting approved, delivered invoices awaiting payment from government or corporate debtors into immediate cash within 48 hours without waiting 30–90 days.

Key Mechanism:

• Advance against signed delivery note / completion

• Balance paid upon debtor settlement

Post-Delivery

Revolving AR

FACILITY 03

Invoice Financing

Comprehensive accounts receivable financing facilities secured against your entire debtor ledger, providing revolving working capital that expands dynamically alongside your monthly turnover.

Key Mechanism:

• Scales automatically with sales volume

• Confidential or disclosed debtor options

Ledger-Backed

Trade Credit

FACILITY 04

Supplier Finance

Trade credit and supply chain finance where credit is paid directly to your material manufacturers, equipment vendors, or distributors, allowing you to fulfill large orders without capital bottlenecks.

Key Mechanism:

• Direct supplier disbursement for goods

• Zero out-of-pocket manufacturer deposit

Supply Chain

Operational

FACILITY 05

Working Capital

Short-to-medium term revolving operational cash flow facilities designed to finance inventory replenishment, staff payroll cycles, logistics execution, and bridge cash flow troughs.

Key Mechanism:

• Cash flow injection for operations

• Flexible 3 to 12-month revolving lines

Operations

Infrastructure

FACILITY 06

Project Finance

Structuring and packaging non-recourse or limited-recourse credit facilities for large-scale infrastructure, commercial energy generation (renewables, grid, mini-grids), and municipal utility assets.

Key Mechanism:

• Debt serviced via project cash flows

• Institutional syndicate placement

R10M to R500M+

PILLAR 02 · PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE CAPITAL | 02 Strategic Divisions

Equity Funding · Direct & Syndicated Capital

Direct equity participation and syndicate backing across early-stage technology and energy ventures, alongside mature private equity buyouts, strategic management buy-ins (minimum 25%), and qualifying turnaround situations.

Group A Due Diligence

EQUITY DIVISION 01

New Ventures

Early Stage Equity

Growth capital and strategic equity backing dynamic founders building transformative, category-defining enterprises across high-growth African ecosystems.

Target Sectors 03 Core Verticals

Technology

AI adoption, SaaS platforms, fintech, and digital transformation.

Energy

Renewable generation, battery storage (BESS), and mini-grid plays.

ICT Infrastructure

Connectivity, fiber networks, data centers, and telecom assets.

SCOPE: FULL VALUE CHAIN

We invest across upstream supply, midstream assembly/distribution, and downstream service execution within each sector vertical.

Stage: Seed to Series B Screening Criteria

EQUITY DIVISION 02

Mature Ventures

PE & Buyouts

Majority & significant minority equity investments in established, operational enterprises with proven revenue models and defensible moats.

Transaction Structures 03 Formats

01 · Buyouts

Majority Control

Acquisition of established, profitable assets exhibiting sustainable EBITDA and defensive market share.

02 · Strategic Buy-Ins

Min 25% Equity

Equity growth capital for incoming management partners. Strict minimum 25% equity stake required as qualifying threshold.

03 · Distressed Asset Purchases

Turnaround

Targeted purchase of assets in Liquidation or Business Rescue under qualifying conditions (founder exit, deceased estates, mismanagement, capital deficiency).

Distressed Conditions Met

◆ Founder exit / succession ◆ Deceased estate ◆ Working capital shortage ◆ Mismanagement distress

Profile: Cash-Generative

Contractor Financial Tool

Tender & Invoice Advance Calculator

Estimate your indicative credit advance for your government or municipal Purchase Order or unpaid Invoice. We help you source competitive terms with no upfront collateral.

1. Select Credit Facility

2. Procuring Client / Issuer

3. Order / Invoice Value (ZAR) R 2,500,000

INDICATIVE SOURCED ADVANCE

R 2,250,000

Up to 90% advance of contract value

Turnaround Time: 24h – 48h Indicative Terms

Collateral Security: PO / Contract Backed

Disbursement: Direct to Business Account

Property Bond: None Required

Free deal assessment · 100% confidential

Tenderpreneur Conversion Desk · R50k – R200M+

South African Government Tender & Purchase Order Finance

Never turn down a lucrative public sector tender for lack of capital. We help you source fast-tracked Purchase Order execution capital and invoice discounting for national departments, provincial authorities, metropolitan municipalities, and state-owned enterprises.

Eskom · Transnet · SANRAL · PRASA · Rand Water · Municipalities · Provincial Depts

CAPITAL FACILITY RANGE

R50,000 to R200M+

Single-tranche delivery or revolving multi-order facilities tailored to contract milestone fulfillment and supply chain delivery schedules.

Contract Financing Lifecycle

Phase A: Pre-Delivery PO Funding Direct Account Payout

Capital is disbursed directly into your business bank account, giving you immediate access to purchase stock, mobilize teams, and deliver. (Or paid directly to suppliers if utilizing Supplier Finance).

Phase B: Post-Delivery Invoice Discounting Up to 90% Advance

Once delivery is signed off, draw up to 90% of your invoice value within 48 hours instead of waiting 30 to 90 days for state payment.

Mandatory Underwriting Criteria

Tender Funding Requirements (5 Documents)

COMPLETE PACK

To ensure accelerated 24 to 48-hour credit review and drawdown approvals, applicants must provide the following certified submission pack:

Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Tender Specification

Official tender specifications, bid documentation, and scope of work issued by the procuring state or corporate entity.

Valid Purchase Order (PO) or Approved Invoice

Authentic, verifiable state Purchase Order with official order number, delivery date, and authorized signatory, or signed invoice.

Certificate of Completion / Signed Delivery Note

Required for invoice discounting & milestone progress payment releases; signed-off delivery notes or engineer completion certificates.

CIPC Company Registration Documents

COR14.3 registration certificate, Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), certified Director IDs, and B-BBEE affidavit/certificate.

6 Months Business Bank Statements

Consecutive, officially stamped commercial bank statements demonstrating transactional history and cash operations.

Full Process Transparency

How We Help You Source Funding

A seamless, fast-tracked advisory pathway connecting contractors with accredited credit providers.

Submit Mandate

Upload your Purchase Order or Invoice along with the 5 required documents via our secure online intake.

Deal Packaging

Our team verifies the order, reviews supplier quotes, and packages the transaction to institutional credit standards.

Lender Placement

We match and negotiate your facility with vetted institutional credit funds, DFIs, and trade finance partners.

Direct Business Account Payout

Funding is disbursed directly into your business bank account for immediate access and operational execution. (Only Supplier Finance is paid directly to your suppliers).

SAVI VENTURES · DEAL ORIGINATION & INVESTMENT REVIEW

Investment Screening Questions — Group A

A structured due diligence framework for evaluating early-stage and growth-stage investment opportunities. Completion of this questionnaire is a prerequisite for consideration by SaVi Ventures.

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01 · CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

Funding Need & Repayment Profile

Provide precise details on the capital required, its intended deployment, and the projected repayment or return profile. Capital efficiency is a primary investment criterion.

💰

CAPITAL QUANTUM

How much capital is required?

→State total amount in Rand and USD equivalent
→Specify whether single tranche or staged raise

🎯

USE OF FUNDS

What will capital be used for?

→Acquisition: specify target and rationale
→Working Capital: operating runway required
→Expansion: markets, geography, capacity
→Equipment: asset type, lifespan, output

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REPAYMENT PROFILE

How often will repayments be made?

→Monthly / Quarterly / Annually
→Bullet or amortising structure
→Total term in months & grace period

⚠️

COVERAGE & STRESS TESTING

Expected DSCR & Downside Scenarios

→Minimum 1.25x DSCR required
→Revenue reductions of 20%, 40%, 60%
→Downside impact on repayment capacity

02 · FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT

Profitability & Financial Forecasts

Current performance metrics and forward-looking multi-year projections. Forecasts must be accompanied by clearly stated assumptions.

📈 PROFIT PRE-TAX

Net Profit % (Pre-Tax)

Last 12 months actual · Trend over 3 years.

📉 PROFIT AFTER-TAX

Net Profit % (After-Tax)

Effective tax rate applied · Deferred tax position.

⚡ OPERATIONAL MARGIN

EBITDA Margin %

Exclude non-recurring items · Normalised EBITDA.

💧 CASH EFFICIENCY

Cash Conversion Ratio

EBITDA to operating cash flow · Working capital cycle.

FINANCIAL FORECASTS — YEARS 1 · 3 · 5 · 10 All metrics submitted in ZAR (R)

Metric	Year 1	Year 3	Year 5	Year 10
REVENUE	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________
EBITDA	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________
NET PROFIT	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________
FREE CASH FLOW	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________
DIVIDEND CAPACITY	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________	R ____________

Note: All forecasts must be submitted with a separate assumptions schedule clearly identifying key revenue drivers, cost structure assumptions, growth rates applied, and macroeconomic variables used.

03 · WORKING CAPITAL ASSESSMENT

Operating Capital & 36-Month Projections

SaVi Ventures requires a minimum 36-month working capital view for all investment candidates. Cash management discipline is weighted heavily.

🏭 Monthly Operating Costs

Detailed breakdown of monthly cost base across operational buckets:

• Fixed costs: staff, rent, licences, software
• Variable costs: production, fulfilment, logistics
• Semi-variable: utilities, regular maintenance
• Trend: last 12 months actual vs projected

🔧 Capital Expenditure (Capex)

Requirements across sustaining and expansion activities:

• Maintenance capex vs growth/expansion capex
• Asset type, expected lifespan & depreciation schedule
• Funding source for capex items
• Timing and phased deployment schedule

⚖️ 36-Month Minimum Window

Mandatory forward working capital discipline:

• Monthly cash flow forecast (operating, investing, financing)
• Minimum operating cash reserve maintained
• Breakeven: monthly & cumulative point
• Project Completion: draw-down schedule tied to verified milestones

Investment Scope

Full Value Chain Deployment Matrix

"We invest across the entire value chain of businesses operating in Technology, Energy, and ICT Infrastructure — from supply through to distribution and service delivery."

∞ Upstream, midstream & downstream positions within each target sector

Technology

Sector 01

AI & Digital Native

UPSTREAM · Supply & Foundation

Core AI Models & Developer Tooling

Data pipelines, foundational compute algorithms, and proprietary architecture libraries.

MIDSTREAM · Platforms & Middleware

Vertical SaaS & Integration Layers

Specialized enterprise platforms, workflow automations, and operational operating systems.

DOWNSTREAM · Service Delivery & Distribution

Client-Facing Enterprise Solutions

B2B client deployments, digital transformation managed services, and productivity tools.

Defensibility: IP Moats High Growth

Energy

Sector 02

Renewable & Grid

UPSTREAM · Generation Assets

Solar PV, Wind & Hybrid Plants

Utility-scale clean energy generation, IPP projects, and renewable capacity installations.

MIDSTREAM · Transmission & Storage

Battery Storage (BESS) & Wheeling

Grid-adjacent infrastructure, energy storage facilities, and high-voltage interconnects.

DOWNSTREAM · Commercial Offtake

C&I Energy Services & Microgrids

Commercial & Industrial Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), metering, and off-grid reliability.

Yield: Contracted PPAs Inflation-Hedged

ICT Infrastructure

Sector 03

Digital Backbone

UPSTREAM · Passive Assets

Dark Fiber & Telecommunication Towers

Long-haul fiber optic backbones, mast construction, and subsea cable connectivity landing.

MIDSTREAM · Metro & Data Centers

Edge Nodes & Interconnection Hubs

Carrier-neutral edge hosting, metropolitan ring distribution, and backhaul transmission.

DOWNSTREAM · Last Mile & ISP

Underserved Access & Broadband

FTTH/FTTB, wireless ISP distribution, and connectivity-driven transformation for underserved nodes.

Profile: Essential Utility Recurring Annuity

Deal Eligibility Tool

Mandate & Transaction Screener

Evaluate whether your transaction, project, tender, or business rescue aligns with SaVi Ventures' qualifying criteria before direct partner review.

1. Target Deployment Branch

2. Transaction Structure

3. Sector

Target Equity Stake Offered 30% (Qualifying Threshold Met)

*Note: Minimum 25% stake required as qualifying threshold for Buy-In transactions.

Applicable Distress / Special Situation Condition

Founder exit or death Deceased estate Working capital shortage Lack of capital Mismanagement-led distress

Assessment Status HIGH ALIGNMENT

SA Government Tender Finance Mandate

Full Purchase Order and approved invoice discounting from R50k to R200M+. Requires RFQ, PO/Invoice, Completion Certificate, CIPC docs, and 6 months bank statements.

Qualifies under SaVi Ventures tender financing desk. Rapid 24-72 hour underwriting turnaround.

All submissions protected under strict Institutional Non-Disclosure.

Target Industries

High-Conviction Sector Pillars

We deploy capital where demographic growth, infrastructural modernization, and technological leapfrogging intersect in South Africa and the broader continent.

Technology & AI

Productivity Transformation

AI adoption, software platforms, and digital-native enterprises driving step-function productivity gains for commercial and enterprise clients.

Enterprise SaaS & Automation
Fintech & Embedded Financial Systems
AI-augmented operations

Focus: Defensible software IP

Energy & Renewables

Grid-Adjacent Infrastructure

Renewable generation, distributed energy, and grid-adjacent infrastructure plays mitigating energy shortages and driving decarbonization.

Commercial & Industrial Solar PV
Utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS)
Microgrid & private energy wheeling

Focus: Inflation-indexed cash flow

ICT Infrastructure

Connectivity Transformation

Connectivity-driven transformation across underserved digital infrastructure segments, unlocking high-density broadband and enterprise connectivity.

Township & secondary city fiber rollout
Towerco & shared passive infrastructure
Edge data center hosting

Focus: Annuity telecommunications yield

Special Situations & PE Buyouts

Specialized Distressed Asset & Turnaround Capital

In Branch 02 (Mature Ventures), SaVi Ventures provides rapid, discreet liquidity and operational turnaround capabilities for companies caught in special circumstances.

We work closely with business rescue practitioners, liquidators, family offices, and commercial banks to inject vital working capital or acquire sound operational assets burdened by balance sheet distress.

◆ Founder Exit or Death

Orderly succession solutions where original leadership is stepping down or has passed, preserving business continuity and institutional relationships.

◆ Deceased Estate

Clean executor sales and commercial asset carve-outs providing fair market realization for estate beneficiaries without fire-sale discounts.

◆ Working Capital Shortage

Injecting critical liquidity into fundamentally viable companies constrained by short-term debtor cycles or rapid supply-chain cost expansion.

◆ Lack of Capital

Providing growth equity and balance sheet recapitalization for businesses unable to access traditional bank debt or mezzanine lending.

◆ Mismanagement-Led Distress

Restructuring businesses with excellent underlying unit economics and loyal customer bases that have suffered from operational or governance missteps.

Institutional Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Key institutional guidelines, capital thresholds, Group A Due Diligence standards, and government tender finance parameters for founders, contractors, and investment partners.

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Deal Origination Desk

Submit Investment Mandate / Tender Application

Connect directly with the SaVi Ventures investment committee. We review opportunities under strict institutional confidentiality.

WhatsApp Deal Desk: 068 964 2994 Direct Line: 068 964 2994

Your Name / Title *

Corporate Email *

Company / Project / Tenderer Name *

Direct Phone / WhatsApp *

Capital Pillar *

Facility / Transaction Type *

Target Sector *

Transaction Overview & Executive Summary *

Documents Available for Submission:

RFQ Copy PO / Invoice Completion Cert CIPC Company Docs 6M Bank Statement Audited Statements

I confirm that the information provided represents a bona fide business inquiry and acknowledge that SaVi Ventures (Pty) Ltd evaluates submissions pursuant to mutual institutional discretion.

Source Document Architecture

Three-Division Capital Deployment Framework Blueprint

Digital transcription of the institutional confidential overview document for SaVi Ventures (Pty) Ltd.

Company Mission

"SaVi Venture is a Diversified Investment Company focused on buying, funding, growing & investing in cash generative assets."

BRANCH 01: NEW VENTURES

EARLY STAGE EQUITY

Sector 01: Technology - AI adoption, software platforms, and digital-native enterprises driving productivity transformation.
Sector 02: Energy - Renewable generation, distributed energy, and grid-adjacent infrastructure plays.
Sector 03: ICT Infrastructure - Connectivity-driven transformation across underserved digital infrastructure segments.
Investment Scope: Full Value Chain (Upstream, midstream & downstream positions).

BRANCH 02: MATURE VENTURES

PE · DIRECT ACQUISITION

Buyouts: Acquisition of operational, profitable assets with sustainable cash generation.
Buy-Ins: Capital raises for buy-in transactions. Minimum 25% stake required.
Distressed Asset Purchases: Assets in Liquidation or Business Rescue.
Qualifying Conditions: Founder exit/death, Deceased estate, Working capital shortage, Lack of capital, Mismanagement-led distress.

BRANCH 03: FUNDRAISING BROKERAGE

ADVISORY · CAPITAL RAISING

Tender Finance: SA Government Purchase Order & Invoice Discounting (R50k - R200M+).
Buyouts: Full acquisition capital raises for qualifying buyout transactions.
Buy-Ins: Capital raises for buy-ins. Minimum 25% stake required.
Project Finance: Large-scale infrastructure and asset-backed ventures.

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Got an Eskom, Transnet or Government PO? We Help You Source the Capital. You Deliver the Work.

Get Your PO Funded

Deal Memorandum Transmitted

Two Strategic Funding Pillars

Credit Funding · We Help You Source It

Tender Finance

Invoice Discounting

Invoice Financing

Supplier Finance

Working Capital

Project Finance

Equity Funding · Direct & Syndicated Capital

New Ventures

Technology

Energy

ICT Infrastructure

Mature Ventures

01 · Buyouts

02 · Strategic Buy-Ins

03 · Distressed Asset Purchases

Tender & Invoice Advance Calculator

South African Government Tender & Purchase Order Finance

Contract Financing Lifecycle

Tender Funding Requirements (5 Documents)

Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Tender Specification

Valid Purchase Order (PO) or Approved Invoice

Certificate of Completion / Signed Delivery Note

CIPC Company Registration Documents

6 Months Business Bank Statements

How We Help You Source Funding

Submit Mandate

Deal Packaging

Lender Placement

Direct Business Account Payout

Investment Screening Questions — Group A

Funding Need & Repayment Profile

How much capital is required?

What will capital be used for?

How often will repayments be made?

Expected DSCR & Downside Scenarios

Profitability & Financial Forecasts

Operating Capital & 36-Month Projections

Document Submission Checklist

Interactive Due Diligence Readiness

Corporate

Financial

Commercial

Technical

Full Value Chain Deployment Matrix

Technology

Energy

ICT Infrastructure

Mandate & Transaction Screener

SA Government Tender Finance Mandate

High-Conviction Sector Pillars

Technology & AI

Energy & Renewables

ICT Infrastructure

Specialized Distressed Asset & Turnaround Capital

Frequently Asked Questions

Submit Investment Mandate / Tender Application

Mandate Successfully Transmitted

Three-Division Capital Deployment Framework Blueprint

Submit Deal / Investment Mandate

Got an Eskom, Transnet or Government PO?
We Help You Source the Capital. You Deliver the Work.