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Spartan SME Finance

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Spartan Financing SMEs provides financing that backs growth entrepreneurs.

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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

RoundAmount
Spartan SME Finance Venture28 Feb 2019Led by SA SME Fund$6M

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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.