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Growth Capital Connector
Predictable growth capital for South African SMEs.
We connect your business directly to regulated growth capital partners built for your sector. One submission. The right connection. No upfront fees, no advice — just direct access to the predictable capital you need to fund your operations.
You stay in control
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The capital partner contacts you directly
Straightforward. Regulated. Connected.
How We Connect You to Growth Capital
We are a growth capital connector. Our only job is to pass your submission to the regulated partner who can provide predictable capital for your operations. You deal directly with the funder.
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Connected to the Right Partner
Your submission is forwarded unchanged to the capital partner in our network who holds an exclusive mandate for your project type.
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The Partner Contacts You Directly
If the mandate fits, the capital partner reaches out to you. All discussions, terms, and due diligence are between you and them.
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We Only Earn on Success
Our introducing commission is paid by the lender, not by you, and only when a facility is deployed. You never pay us.
Growth Capital Pathway
A direct line to predictable capital.
The experience is intentionally simple: one complete submission, connected directly to the growth capital partner with the right mandate for your operations, with every funding conversation happening directly between you and the capital partner.
Package the opportunity
Project details, contracts, invoices, solar documentation or asset information are submitted securely.
Connected to the mandate holder
Mariba Media connects your submission directly to the capital partner with the exclusive mandate. No scattergun approach.
The partner engages directly
If the mandate aligns, the capital partner contacts you to discuss terms, due diligence and next steps directly.
Our Network
One direct connection to the right capital partner.
We connect your submission to the growth capital partner who holds an exclusive mandate for your project type. Each introduction is direct, purposeful, and handled by a capital partner actively funding operations in your sector.
Private Commercial Funds
Private credit and commercial funds providing structured term finance, growth capital and asset-backed facilities.
DFIs & Development Funds
Development finance institutions with exclusive mandates for infrastructure, energy, and SME growth in South Africa.
Specialist Credit Funds
Private lenders offering flexible structures for businesses that need speed and certainty.
Energy & Infrastructure Funds
IPPs, solar EPCs, and green finance specialists with dedicated mandates for energy projects and C&I installations.
Growth Capital Solutions Through Our Network
One connection to capital that funds your operations.
The facilities below are offered by capital partners in our network. We connect your enquiry to the partner with the relevant exclusive mandate; they set all terms and criteria. All partners are licensed credit providers. Mariba Media does not participate in any credit decision.
PO Funding
Fulfill confirmed purchase orders without capital strain. Partners cover supplier costs; repayment is from the buyer's invoice.
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- check Supplier costs covered
- check Repayment from buyer invoice
Asset-Backed Funding
Leverage paid-up property, equipment or inventory. Loan-to-value ratios and terms are set entirely by the capital partner.
- check Property, equipment, inventory
- check LTV up to 60% (partner discretion)
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Term Loan
Structured long-term financing for growth, expansion or asset acquisition. Partners evaluate your business fundamentals directly.
- check Minimum 12-month trading history
- check Minimum R1 million annual turnover
- check Terms & repayment set by partner
Government Invoice Discounting
Turn verified government invoices into immediate liquidity. Advance rates and timelines are the capital partner's decision.
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- check Advance up to 70% (typical)
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Private Invoice Discounting
Access cash tied in corporate payment cycles. Partners advance against verified private-sector invoices; revolving facilities may be available.
- check Credible corporate debtors
- check Advance up to 80% (typical)
- check Funds in 7-10 days (partner timeline)
IPP Funding - Energy Projects
Debt, equity or blended structures for fully developed energy projects. Partners review standard documentation (PPA, EIA, financial model).
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- check EPC & OEM networks accessible
- check Commission from partner only
Sectional Title Solar
Residential solar for estates and HOAs with embedded finance. Installation and funding terms are handled directly by the network.
- check Up to 70% energy savings
- check Off-balance sheet financing
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Commercial & Industrial Solar
Turnkey solar solutions for businesses. Finance and installation terms are negotiated directly with the partner/EPC.
- check Up to 70% savings
- check Reduced Eskom reliance
- check Long-term ROI
- money_offNo upfront costs — ever.
- visibility_offNo advice or interference — your submission, your terms.
- lockConfidential — your data is only sent to the mandate holder, never publicly listed.
- handshakeTransparent — if a partner pays us, it is because they funded you; we have no hidden incentives.
- domainFor every sector — from construction to logistics, solar to manufacturing, we connect projects to the partner with the right mandate.
Clean Energy & Infrastructure
IPP Funding & Turnkey Solar
From utility-scale power projects to residential estates and commercial rooftops — our network includes capital partners with exclusive mandates for energy and infrastructure. We connect your enquiry directly to the mandate holder.
Independent Power Producer (IPP) Funding
Debt, Equity & Blended Finance
Our network includes institutional investors, DFIs and infrastructure funds that hold exclusive mandates for energy projects. When you submit your IPP project, your documentation is connected directly to the mandate holder. They will conduct their own due diligence and contact you if there is a fit. No curation, no broadcast — just a clean connection.
All lending and investment decisions are made exclusively by the capital partner. Mariba Media does not participate in any credit decision or provide advice.
Standard Documents Partners Typically Require
- description Executive Summary & Site Location
- description PPA structure, EIA status, technical design
- description Municipal approval, grid connection feasibility
- description Financial model (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, DSCR)
- description Off-taker credit assessment or sovereign guarantee
- description Consortium team organogram & project schedule
Sectional Title Solar
End-to-end residential solar for estates and HOAs — from site assessment to maintenance, with embedded finance. 70% energy savings, off-balance sheet, competitive pricing. We connect your enquiry to the partner with the residential solar mandate.
Commercial & Industrial Solar
Custom solar for factories, offices, malls and warehouses. Finance and turnkey development included — up to 70% electricity savings, reduced carbon footprint. We connect you to the C&I mandate holder.
Invoice Liquidity
Government & Private Discounting
Turn delivered work into immediate cash. We connect your invoice details directly to the capital partner with the exclusive invoice discounting mandate. They contact you directly.
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Submit invoice detailsGovernment or private-sector debtor information.
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Connected to the mandate holderSent directly to the capital partner with the exclusive invoice mandate.
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payments
Partner-led engagementTerms, checks and timing are handled by the capital partner.
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Rapid Access
Government advances can arrive in 3-5 days; private sector in 7-10 days, depending on the partner's process.
Secure Structure
Advances are typically capped at 70% (government) and 80% (private) of verified invoice value. Work must be delivered and confirmed.
Revolving Facilities
Multiple invoices can be funded on an ongoing basis. Once approved, no need to reapply for every transaction.
Social Proof
Connected to the capital they needed.
Businesses across construction, logistics, manufacturing and energy have used Mariba Media to connect with the growth capital partner built for their operations.
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"We had a R4.2M government invoice sitting for 90 days. Within a week of submitting through Mariba, the mandate holder contacted us directly. The process was clean, fast, and we never paid a cent upfront."
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"As a growth capital connector, Mariba doesn't try to sell you anything. They connected our PO funding request to the partner with the purchase-order mandate. We heard back within 48 hours and dealt directly with them from day one."
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"We were struggling to find IPP debt for a 5MW solar project. Mariba connected our documents to the infrastructure mandate holder. Within two weeks we had a term sheet. Direct access, exactly as promised."
Common Questions
What you need to know.
Direct answers about how Mariba Media connects you to growth capital, what it costs, and what to expect.
No. Mariba Media is paid an introducing commission by the lender only if they deploy capital to you. You never pay us directly. There are no upfront fees, no application fees, and no hidden costs.
Absolutely not. We connect your submission exactly as received to the capital partner with the relevant exclusive mandate. We do not assess, curate, or edit your documents. The mandate holder reviews your project directly and contacts you if they see a fit.
Your submission is connected directly to the capital partner in our network who holds the exclusive mandate for your project type. This ensures your deal reaches the partner actively seeking opportunities like yours, rather than being broadcast indiscriminately.
No. We are a growth capital connector and introducing broker, not a financial advisor or intermediary under the FAIS Act. We do not provide advice, recommendations, or credit decisions. All financial services are rendered by the regulated lenders in our network.
It varies by partner and project type. Invoice discounting enquiries often receive contact within 2-5 business days. Term loans and asset finance typically take 5-10 business days. IPP and energy projects may take 2-3 weeks for initial review by the mandate holder.
We are registered with the Information Regulator under POPIA. Your data is processed solely to connect your submission to the relevant mandate holder and is never sold, publicly listed, or used for marketing. Read our Privacy Policy.
Our Commitment to South African Business
Your connector for predictable growth capital.
Too many SMEs miss opportunities because funding feels opaque or out of reach. Mariba Media exists to change that. We connect you directly to the capital partner with the right exclusive mandate in one step, without cost, without obligation, and without ever reshaping your story. Your operations deserve predictable capital — we make sure you connect to the partner built for it.
What this means for you
- radio_button_checked One submission reaches the right mandate holder, not a crowded inbox.
- radio_button_checked No interpretation or filtering — your documents are forwarded as-is.
- radio_button_checked You deal directly with the capital partner, retaining full control of terms.
- radio_button_checked We only earn if a partner deploys capital, so our only incentive is your success.
What this means for South Africa
- radio_button_checked Smarter capital flows to businesses that create jobs and build infrastructure.
- radio_button_checked Transactions happen in a compliant, transparent environment.
- radio_button_checked The funding landscape becomes more accessible, less opaque.
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A member of our team will reach out to discuss your funding needs and connect you to the growth capital partner in our network.