The BIG Portfolio
The BIG Impact Group Portfolio is the story of what happens when Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding is deployed with intention. Through partnerships with our clients, we channel ESD contributions directly into businesses that have the ambition, the leadership, and the potential to grow - and then we roll up our sleeves and grow alongside them.
Our portfolio spans a diverse range of industries and sectors, united by a shared commitment to transformation, sustainability, and genuine economic empowerment. These are not just companies we have funded; they are businesses we believe in - ones founded by entrepreneurs who are solving real problems for real people across South Africa.
As our portfolio grows, so does the impact we are able to measure and report. Below you will find our active investments, companies currently moving through our sourcing pipeline, and opportunities we have decided not to move forward with. We invite you to explore the work being done, and if you see an opportunity to be part of it, we would love to hear from you.
R30.2M
TOTAL FUNDING
89
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
R5.8M
TOTAL AMOUNT INVESTED
R1.1M
AVERAGE DEAL SIZE
19
TOTAL OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSED
Active
Investments
BlueBase Logistics is a 100% black-owned logistics company located in Johannesburg,
South Africa.
BIG AI is a 100% black owned AI-powered education platform built to make learning accessible for everyone, located in Johannesburg, South Africa
Clearly Caffeinated Water is a beverage company based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BIG Procurement is a 100% black-owned Procurement Software company located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Travel & Expense Management Company
Travel and Expense Company is currently developing a compre-hensive digital ecosystem within the Microsoft environment.
Deal
Sourcing
First Response Company
First Response company has been created with a powerful mission: to protect the people who protect us.
Property Care Company
Property Care Company is a pre-operational, systems-led multi-trade services platform designed to streamline fragmented service delivery through a centralised digital app/website.
Automotive Services Company
Automotive Services Company provides professional mobile car wash services in Sandton, South Africa.
Landscaping Company
Landscaping Company is a 100% black youth-owned company based in Roodepoort, South Africa.
Medical Waste Company
Medical Waste Company manages the collection and treatment of facility’s waste through a structured, end-to-end system.
Exited
Opportunities
Coffee Company
Coffee Company approached us for funding after COVID had shut down a large portion of their operations
Recycling Company
Recycling Company is a South African recycling service that allows users to separate, collect, and earn rewards
BlueBase Logistics
INDUSTRY: Logistics, Hazardous Materials
DATE OF INVESTMENT: 01 January 2026
Description
BlueBase Logistics is a 100% black-owned logistics company located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company looks to provide a customer centric approach to road freight that makes customers their priority. BlueBase aims to carve out a niche in the bulk and packed chemical logistics segment.
BlueBase Logistics is headed by its founder, Asif Moosa, who has 20 years of experience in all sectors of Manufacturing and the Business Environment as a whole, including extensive dealings in Logistics
BIG Artificial Intelligence
INDUSTRY: Artificial Intelligence, Education
DATE OF INVESTMENT: 01 January 2026
Description
BIG AI is a 100% black owned AI-powered education platform built to make learning accessible for everyone located in Johannesburg, South Africa. BIG AI is a modern learning platform built for working South Africans who want to advance their education and careers but cannot attend traditional daytime classes. They deliver SAQA-aligned programmes through a mobile-first, push-to-phone format that allows learners to study anytime, anywhere. Whether commuting, on shift breaks, or after hours.
BIG AI’s courses use AI-generated video lessons featuring an AI generated professional avatar presenter who can speak in multiple South African languages. This enables learners to engage with course material in their native language, making learning more accessible, inclusive, and effective.
CLEARLY Caffeinated Water
INDUSTRY: Beverages, FMCG, Health and Wellness
DATE OF INVESTMENT: 01 January 2026
Description
Clearly Caffeinated Water is a beverage company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company is co-founded by Seagi Mogashoa and Oliver Hinton, who collectively bring expertise in brand development, community-led marketing, and strategic partnerships.
Clearly offers a distinct caffeinated water product, designed to meet the growing demand for healthier beverage alternatives without removing the desire for caffeine and energy. All offerings are zero calories and zero sugar, available in Cucumber Mint, Lemon Lime and Berry.
BIG Procurement
INDUSTRY: Procurement, SaaS, B-BBEE
DATE OF INVESTMENT: 01 January 2026
Description
BIG Procurement is a 100% black-owned Procurement Software company located in Johannesburg, South Africa. BIG Procurement software is a supplier-vetting platform with integrated B-BBEE compliance dashboard and secure escrow payments. It allows users to connect with vetted suppliers across South Africa, manage audit trails, and hold funds in escrow until delivery is confirmed.
Travel and Expense ManagementCompany
INDUSTRY: SaaS, Travel Management, Expense Management
DATE OF INVESTMENT: April 2026
Description
Travel and Expense Company is currently developing a comprehensive digital ecosystem within the Microsoft environment, comprising two distinct interfaces: a mobile application of employees to submit data on the go, and a web-based administration portal to approve requests and manage system data. The system will serve as the central repository for all travel related financial activities.
This system will simplify how employees record travel allowances, expense claims, and advances. The goal is to automate approval processes, ensure company policy compliance, and provide accurate financial conversions across multiple currencies — all in one secure, web-based platform. The system will support both local and international travel policies, automatically convert foreign amounts into South African Rand (ZAR), and provide management teams with quick visibility into requests and spending patterns.
First Response Company
INDUSTRY: SaaS, HealthTech, Employee Assistance Programs
DATE OF INVESTMENT: April 2026
Description
First Response company has been created with a powerful mission: to protect the people who protect us. The Company is currently building a first responder wellness app specifically designed to support the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of those who serve on the frontline every day. Recognising the unique pressures faced by police, fire, paramedic and emergency personnel, they are developing a range of practical mindfulness, physical wellness and emotional hygiene tools that are designed to fit seamlessly into even the most demanding shifts, helping first responders build consistent habits that support their long-term health and resilience.
This app will include real-time crisis support tools for use during or immediately after critical incidents, alongside educational resources to help responders better understand and process their experiences. With functionality designed to support the transition between work and home life and a direct pathway to professional counselling, The Company is taking a whole-life approach to first responder wellness.
Property Care Company
INDUSTRY: Property Care
DATE OF INVESTMENT: March 2026
Description
Property Care Company is a pre-operational, systems-led multi-trade services platform designed to streamline fragmented service delivery through a centralised digital app/website. The model integrates scheduling, coordination, and service verification into a single operating system, improving efficiency, accountability, and transparency across multiple service providers operating within a multi-trade services environment.
Automotive Services
INDUSTRY: Automotive Services, On-Demand Services
DATE OF INVESTMENT: March 2026
Description
Automotive Services Company provides professional mobile car wash services in Sandon, South Africa. The company allows you to book on online through their online system to schedule a team to come directly to your car. With a professionally trained team and premium tools, their flexible service packages are customized to suit your needs and budget.
Landscaping Company
INDUSTRY: Agriculture, Landscaping
DATE OF INVESTMENT: November 2025
Description
Landscaping Company is a 100% black youth-owned company based in Roodepoort, South Africa. Founded in 2020, the company provides landscaping and agricultural services to corporate and domestic clients. Their team of experts is dedicated to delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability in all aspects of our business.
The Company is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and the communities they serve. Their journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to empower the next generation and create a brighter future for their community.
Medical Waste Company
INDUSTRY: Medical Waste
DATE OF INVESTMENT: December 2025
Description
Medical Waste Company manage the collection and treatment of facility’s waste through a structured, end-to-end system. With Nationwide coverage and a fully licensed ecosystem, their process driven approach removes any guesswork from your medical waste disposal needs.
Coffee Company
INDUSTRY: Coffee, Food and Beverage
DATE OF INVESTMENT: March 2026
Description
Coffee Company approached us for funding after COVID had shut down a large portion of their operations to the point where they were unable to sustain themselves any longer without further funding. Coffee company packs and sells their Brand of coffee through their coffee shops, as well as providing barista training. They also sell coffee at a large South African Supermarket under the Supermarkets brand name.
Recycling Company
INDUSTRY: Recycling
DATE OF INVESTMENT: February 2026
Description
Recycling Company is a South African recycling service that allows users to separate, collect, and earn rewards for their waste materials. It is a digital-driven initiative that focuses on "banking" materials and offering a collection service for residential and business clients.