02/06/2026
Research consistently shows that the majority of SMMEs that receive funding still struggle within the first two years, not because the money ran out, but because the business was not supported to use it well.
Pre-investment support determines whether a business is truly ready to receive and deploy capital effectively. Post-investment support determines whether that capital produces lasting results.
This is the work that happens behind the scenes: the bookkeeping, the mentorship, the business development coaching, the compliance guidance. It is unglamorous. But it is what makes the difference between a statistic and a success story.
At OBPI-Incubator, this is our focus. We work with SMMEs at both stages, preparing them for funding opportunities and supporting them to grow sustainably after investment.