The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).
In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.
The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.
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Looking to raise SME funding? Apply Below.
The JSE is collaborating with the Western Cape Government, Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) on athree-year programme to drive capital access for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Western Cape.
The JSE and WC, DEDAT will also work with other institutions: the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), SMEs, the private sector, capital providers, and SME development organisations to drive this programme that targets SME development and capital access.
To kick this programme off, the JSE and DEDAT will be hosting a Capital Matching Initiative in the Western Cape.
The aim of this initiative is to match 100 companies with capital providers and enable an increase in SME growth and job creation in the province.
What does this mean for my company?
The JSE and WC, DEDAT are inviting SMEs in the Western Cape that meet the requirements below.
Is your company seeking capital and creating employment in the Western Cape, then this is the opportunity for you to potentially find the ideal capital provider to grow your business!
Capital Matching solutions offered by capital providers:
Debt solutions
Equity Solutions: Angel and Venture Capital
Enterprise Supply Development (ESD)
Grant Funding
Minimum Requirements for SMEs to apply:
History of active operation for over 2 years
Clear growth strategy
Funding requirements of over R250 000
Business operations and generating employment in the Western Cape region
The initiative consists of three phases, recruitment, capital or investor readiness support for the SMEs and will culminate into an eventin Cape Town.
Timelines:
Recruitment will continue until 01 September 2023
Capital Readiness Workshop: 1 August 2023 to 13 October 2023
Capital Matching Event: 27 November 2023
“Applications for 2023 are closed, please complete the below if you would like to participate in 2024.”
Applications for 2023 are closed, please complete the below if you would like to participate in 2024
