South Africa
Slogan: We build businesses that last
Fetola, founded in 2006, is a social media startup that focuses on growing the economy and creating jobs by building businesses that last. CEO Catherine Wijnberg emphasizes the importance of a thriving small business sector for the national economy and wellbeing, highlighting their commitment to creating lasting positive impact for people, business, and the environment.
The company's expertise lies in its deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, with a notable track record in running national accelerators for youth, rural & township, circular economy, and social enterprise. Impressively, 87% of businesses that graduate from these accelerators are still in business ten years later, which is 9 times the national average. This success demonstrates the company's ability to establish long-lasting businesses that act as anchors in the economy.
Fetola offers tailored Enterprise and Supplier Development services that go beyond the BB-BEE Scorecard, benefiting over a thousand small businesses. They focus on providing capacity building solutions to put these businesses on a path to lasting success.
While the details of their last investment and investors are not available, Fetola presents itself as an experienced team ready to partner with like-minded individuals and businesses who share their values and believe in a future of impactful growth.
