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VENTURES & IMPACT ADVISORY

Catalysing SME growth, igniting corporate ventures, fuelling social change

We harness the dynamic force of entrepreneurship & innovation to empower the growth of SMEs and ventures while driving purposeful socio-economic impact. Our practice is built upon two pillars: Venture Catalysts and Impact Advisory.

As Venture Catalysts, we ignite growth for SMEs and ventures, providing bespoke support and strategic guidance across the business lifecycle. Our comprehensive services include Enterprise and Supplier Development, SME Programme Management, Corporate Venture Development, and Pre & Post Investment Support—paving the way for thriving ventures.

At the heart of change lies our Impact Advisory services. Collaborating with purpose-driven organizations, we design impactful approaches to maximize socio-economic change. Our services span Economic Development Transaction Advisory, B-BBEE Advisory, and Impact Strategy & Assessment—driving transformative change.

OUR EXPERTISE

Catalysing SME growth, igniting corporate ventures, fuelling social change

ENTERPRISE & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT (ESD)

We specialize in developing bespoke, sustainable, and market-leading ESD strategies and programmes. Unpacking your SME development goals, we explore synergies in the SME support ecosystem to design strategies that maximize impact through an ecosystem-based approach. With 26 years cross industry business management experience, entrepreneurship, strategy, procurement & ESD legislation expertise, we are the ideal partner to collaborate with your business.

SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE AND ENTERPRISE SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Partner with us for effective implementation of your Supplier Development or Enterprise Development programmes. Our comprehensive programme management approach supports SMEs at every stage, unlocking potential for sustained success. Letsema’s expertly crafted service delivery model empowers SME Programmes, complemented by our innovative SME business support IP, frameworks and tools, ensuring you stay ahead in SME Programme management.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ED) TRANSACTION ADVISORY

Letsema offers specialized Economic Development (ED) Transaction Advisory services on large Public Private Partnership (PPP) transactions across diverse sectors such as renewable energy, transport, and construction. Leveraging our profound understanding of PPP transactions, regulatory intricacies, and socio-economic impact, we craft purposeful strategies that drive transformative change.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT & STRATEGY

Our Impact Strategy & Assessment service is dedicated to empowering purpose-driven organizations with robust impact measurement and strategy design. We collaborate closely with our clients to craft tailored approaches that align with their mission and values. Leveraging our expertise in socio-economic impact assessment methodologies, data analysis, and reporting, we ensure that purpose-driven initiatives are measurable, transparent, and yield meaningful results.

CORPORATE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT

We support the ideation of new innovative solutions, design and test new solutions, and establish new ventures for large corporates, leveraging their capabilities to seize opportunities and drive strategic growth. Unleash your entrepreneurial potential with our partnership.

PRE & POST INVESTMENT SUPPORT

Rely on our precision and expertise to guide your venture investment journey. We conduct meticulous due diligence for informed decision-making and initiate operational value creation initiatives to drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability after investment. Letsema’s unique blend of cross-industry consulting, venture design and investment experience positions us as the ideal partner to provide unparalleled due diligence services and post-investment support for your business.

B-BBEE ADVISORY

We help our partners to effectively contribute to the transformation of the South African economy beyond compliance. Our solutions are founded on strategic business alignment, long-term planning, dynamic cost efficiency, and targeted ecosystem impact, harnessing our cross-industry strategy experience.