
Spartan SME Finance
OperatingSpartan Financing SMEs provides financing that backs growth entrepreneurs.
- Financial Services
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Venture
- Founded 1981
- spartan.co.za ↗
- Total raised
- $6M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 1
- since 1981
- Investors
- 1
- listed
- Employees
- 11-50
About Spartan SME Finance
Spartan has been financing businesses for over 38 years, since 1981 - we’re all about backing entrepreneurs and building our country - we only have eyes for Small & Mid-sized businesses - we’re an independent alternative financier - what’s special: our customised financing approach for SMEs - we’ve designed entrepreneur-centric processes - like our Credit Committee interviewing the entrepreneur - our vision is … backing every growing SME in SA Specialties: Growth Finance | Specialised Asset Finance | Working Capital Finance Our Purpose & Culture … At Spartan we’re all about backing entrepreneurs and building our country - our style is more entrepreneurial than corporate - why, because we’re in the business of financing entrepreneurs - we are candid, curious and conscientious - we run on collaboration & teamwork - we’re adaptable in our approach - yet begin with the end in mind (always) - we believe in personal growth, based on continuous learning - that’s more than just academic - but the paradox is we’re also structured in our thinking & process orientated, because we’re a finance business
Spartan SME Finance funding1 round
Spartan SME Finance has raised $6M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $6M Venture announced 28 Feb 2019, led by SA SME Fund.
Who has invested in Spartan SME Finance
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2019 | Spartan SME Finance Venture28 Feb 2019Led by SA SME Fund | SA SME Fund | $6M |
Spartan SME Finance founders & team
Spartan SME Finance competitorssame sector · similar funding
- SavaJohannesburg, South Africa
- Bright On CapitalBryanston, South Africa
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Frequently asked about Spartan SME Finance
- Where is Spartan SME Finance based and when was it founded?
- Spartan SME Finance is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 1981.
- Who is the CEO of Spartan SME Finance?
- Kumaran Padayachee is Spartan SME Finance's CEO.
- How much funding has Spartan SME Finance raised?
- Spartan SME Finance has raised $6M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $6M Venture, was announced on 28 Feb 2019.
- Who has invested in Spartan SME Finance?
- Backers include SA SME Fund.
- What sector is Spartan SME Finance in?
- Spartan SME Finance operates in Financial Services and FinTech.