We are a dedicated Enterprise Development investment fund creating sustainable value for corporate South Africa and black-owned enterprises alike.
Founded from a clear recognition of the gap between corporate B-BBEE compliance needs and the genuine capital requirements of black-owned SMMEs, the WDB Entrepreneur Fund was established to create a sustainable bridge between these two worlds.
With an existing portfolio we have proven that Enterprise Development can deliver both meaningful transformation and competitive financial performance.
We exist to transform regulatory requirements into genuine economic empowerment.
For corporate South Africa, we provide a seamless, B-BBEE-compliant investment fund that maximizes enterprise development scorecard points while deploying capital efficiently.
For black-owned enterprises, we deliver patient capital, strategic support, and operational expertise to build sustainable, independent businesses.
For the South African economy, we create jobs, foster entrepreneurship, and advance genuine transformation.
Enterprise Development (ED) is a business-to-black business transaction with the objective of providing contributions to qualifying enterprises to assist them in their operational and financial development. The ultimate goal: creating sustainable, independent black-owned businesses that thrive beyond preferential procurement.
| ED Threshold | Requirement | Points achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum points | 1% of NPAT spent on ED | 10 points |
| Subminimum requirements | 0.4% of NPAT spent on ED | 2 points |
Key Advantage: ED initiatives can be structured alongside Empowering Supplier status, creating compounding benefits for your scorecard.
There are no direct regulatory penalties for non-B-BEE compliant businesses. However, the B-BBEE Scorecard system creates powerful market incentives:
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WDB Entrepreneur Fund (Pty) Ltd (Registration No. 2024/418860/07) is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No. 55325), licensed under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002.
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