Edge Growth Senior Investment Associate Philani Mzila leads Vumela Fund Trustee Mike Sage and Kusini Water founder Murendeni Mafumo in a dynamic discussion that explores the potential to lift the barriers to funding and unlock capital for South Africa’s SMEs. Providing a dual perspective on the complexities of capital raising, Mike Sage presents an investor's outlook whose insight on the topic is complemented by the learnings of Murendeni Mafumo obtained through first-hand experience as a founder in pursuit of access to funding. The trio examines the obstacles and opportunities of capital raising for small businesses in South Africa, offering key takeaways to the benefit of both impact investors and SMEs.