Phase 03 · Deliver · Funding

Won the work? Get funded to deliver it.

Apply for business funding up to R5 million — purchase order, tender, invoice and working-capital finance for South African SMMEs. We match you to the right funding partner. Simple, smart, seamless.

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How funding works

Three steps from application to payout.

Step 1

Simple application

Tell us what you need in under 60 seconds. No paperwork to start.

Step 2

Smart match

We route you to the funding partner that fits your deal and stage.

Step 3

Seamless funding

The partner takes it from there — assessment, approval, and payout.

Why funding instead of walking away from the deal?

Take on bigger orders

Stop turning away contracts because cash flow can't stretch. Fund the order, deliver, grow.

Don't dilute or borrow blind

Deal-based funding is tied to a specific order — not a long-term debt hanging over the business.

Get paid faster

Unlock cash stuck in unpaid invoices instead of waiting 30–90 days for your client.

Repay when you're paid

With most purchase order funding, the funder is only repaid once your customer settles.

Funding questions, answered

How much funding can I apply for?+

From under R150,000 up to R5 million and beyond, depending on your deal and the funding partner. Purchase order and tender funding scale with the size of the order you've won.

What does it cost to apply?+

Applying through ProTenders is free. Funding partners price each deal individually — typically a fee on the amount advanced or a share of the profit on the deal. In most cases the funder only gets paid once you do.

I won a tender but don't have cash to deliver. Can you help?+

Yes — that's exactly what tender and purchase order funding is for. A funder pays your suppliers so you can deliver the contract, and you repay once your client pays you.

Who are the funding partners?+

We refer qualified applicants to specialist South African funding providers, including partners focused on purchase order and tender finance, and partners offering short-term working capital for SMMEs.

Do I need to be a registered business?+

Most funding partners require a registered South African business (CIPC) and a valid deal — a purchase order, signed tender, or invoice. Working capital options may also consider your trading history and turnover.