The Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 marked a defining milestone in our journey as a funding partner to South African small and medium enterprises. Being recognised by the National Small Business Chamber gave us the opportunity to reflect on how far we have come and reaffirm our commitment to backing entrepreneurs with ambition, resilience and vision.
The NSBC Awards are widely recognised as South Africa’s most prestigious small business awards programme, celebrating the innovators, funders and enterprises shaping the country’s economic future. With over 6,500 entries in 2025, this recognition is both humbling and motivating.
Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 Recognition and What It Represents
Sourcefin was founded with a clear mission to enable SMMEs to access funding that allows them to grow, compete and deliver. Traditional funding models often prioritise history over potential. Our approach focuses on opportunity, flexibility and removing barriers that prevent capable businesses from moving forward.
This recognition by the NSBC reinforces the importance of alternative funding models in strengthening South Africa’s economy.
Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 National Funder Award Win
One of the most significant moments of the Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 was being named one of South Africa’s Top 20 Small Businesses and becoming the first-ever recipient of the National Funder Award.
This award recognises funders who go beyond providing capital and actively contribute to the sustainability and growth of SMMEs. For Sourcefin, this achievement carries deep meaning. It reflects years of building trusted relationships and designing funding solutions that respond to the real challenges businesses face.
To date, Sourcefin has invested more than R2.6 billion into SMMEs across South Africa. This funding has supported expansion, enabled job creation and unlocked opportunity in communities where it is needed most. The National Funder Award celebrates this impact, but the true success lies in seeing entrepreneurs thrive.
The Impact of the Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 on SMMEs
The significance of the Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 extends beyond recognition. Small businesses are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, yet access to funding remains one of their greatest challenges.
South Africa faces an estimated R300 billion SMME funding gap, and closing it requires bold thinking, collaboration and funders who genuinely believe in the potential of entrepreneurs. Sourcefin’s funding solutions, including invoice discounting and purchase order funding, are designed to support cash flow and enable growth without unnecessary complexity.
This award highlights the role funders can play in building a more inclusive and resilient economy.
Looking Ahead After the Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025
The Sourcefin NSBC Awards 2025 is not a finish line. It is a reminder of the responsibility we carry as a funding partner to South African entrepreneurs.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to backing SMMEs that drive innovation, create jobs and strengthen communities. We will continue refining our solutions, deepening partnerships and advocating for a funding ecosystem that works for businesses at every stage of growth.
Awards matter, but the real victory is found in the businesses we empower and the lasting impact they create across South Africa.
If you are an SMME in need of purchase order funding or invoice discounting, or you have clients needing funding, connect with us today!
