The develoPPP Ventures programme invites South African impact-driven start-ups to apply for catalytic funding, expert technical assistance, and pan-African scaling support.
The develoPPP Ventures programme has officially opened its latest application cycle for South Africa — marking the third consecutive year the country has featured in one of the most active start-up funding initiatives. Commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and DEG Impulse gGmbH, the programme has already backed more than 100 start-ups across the continent.
South Africa’s rollout is led by GreenTec Capital Partners in collaboration with The Delta, combining deep on-the-ground expertise with pan-African investment experience to support founders at a critical stage of their growth journey.
“Programmes like develoPPP Ventures play a crucial role in bridging the gap between early traction and institutional capital. The combined effect of catalytic funding and structured support serves as a powerful signal and due diligence layer, giving founders the credibility and operational runway to scale confidently across Africa’s venture landscape.”
