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Fund The People Awards and Recognition

Recognised for the work. Driven by the people behind every opportunity.

Explore the awards, finalist selections and public contributions connected to Fund The People and our founder, Praneshan Naidoo. Follow the source links, hear the conversations and see what our clients have to say.

saca 2025 winner

Our awards and finalist recognition

Company awards and founder recognition are shown separately below, with the year and status clearly labelled.

Fund The People winner of the South African Construction Awards

2025 · Winner

South African Construction Awards 2025: Best Funding Product

Fund The People won Best Funding Product at the 2025 South African Construction Awards (SACA), recognising the platform’s contribution to practical funding access for South African businesses.

2025 · Nominee

South African Construction Awards: CEO of the Year

Praneshan Naidoo was nominated for CEO of the Year at the 2025 South African Construction Awards (SACA), recognising his leadership as founder of Fund The People.

2026 · Nominee

SABCA: Best Funding Product

Fund The People was nominated for Best Funding Product at the 2026 South African Builders and Construction Awards (SABCA).

2026 · Nominee

SABCA: News Readers Choice Award

Praneshan Naidoo was nominated for the 2026 SABCA News Readers Choice Award. This nomination recognises Praneshan in his individual capacity as founder of Fund The People.

Mzanzi Small Business Awards

Award · Men of Influence

Mzansi Small Business Awards — Men of Influence

Praneshan Naidoo received the Mzansi Small Business Awards Men of Influence Award in recognition of his leadership and contribution to South African entrepreneurs.

Practical ideas for stronger South African businesses

Published contribution · 23 February 2026

The 7 biggest mistakes South African SMEs make

Fund The People’s contribution to The Small Business Site looks at the everyday choices that shape a business: keeping sound records, managing supplier risk, preparing for delivery costs and making growth sustainable. It brings our practical SMME perspective to a wider business audience.

Hear directly from Praneshan Naidoo

Watch the existing interviews for conversations about entrepreneurship, opportunity and the realities facing South African business owners.

The Lerato Sebata Show

Praneshan Naidoo on The Lerato Sebata Show

A conversation with Praneshan Naidoo about entrepreneurship and the business funding landscape.

The Penuel Show

Praneshan Naidoo on The Penuel Show

Praneshan joins The Penuel Show for a discussion about business and South African SMMEs.

Hear from our clients

Watch two business owners describe their experience with Fund The People and our Purchase Order Funding Solutions.

Ruth Gamede of Nomady Group

Ruth shares how our team supported her as her purchase order moved towards delivery, including stock delivery, assembly and proof of delivery.

Thavonga Rufetu of Khanozama Trading

Thavonga describes his experience with our Purchase Order Funding Solutions, highlighting clear document submission and responsive support.

What our clients say

Read the Google reviews below, then visit our client stories to hear business owners describe their experience in their own words.

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Big up to Fund the People! Invoice discounting on my outstanding invoices meant I could pay staff on time. Seamless and super quick responses. Don't sleep on these guys
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Fund the People took time to understand my business. Invoice discounting on my outstanding invoices gave me real breathing room. Great rates too
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I called Fund The People not knowing what to expect. Andile answered all my questions and helped with my invoice discounting application. He was honest about what I qualified for and never oversold anything. That honesty is what made me trust the process. Great service.
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Dean
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The team at Fund The People, especially Andile, truly understands the SME world. He helped me with funding and also listed me as a supplier on their platform. Two months later I received an enquiry from a construction company. Business is growing and I owe part of that to Andile.
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Seanné Greaver
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When you know your invoices will be converted to cash quickly you stop making desperate decisions. You price properly. You plan properly. You grow properly. The process itself is simple and well managed. Thank you Sune for such great service
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Simone Greaver
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My own overheads were not waiting with me. Fund The People's invoice discounting was the solution I needed and the process was every bit as good as people had told me. Professional, fast, and clear. I submitted my invoice with the supporting documents, the team processed it efficiently, and I received funds that kept my practice running smoothly.
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Mac Johnsons
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Phela, when you are farming and supplying in rural KwaZulu-Natal the banks don't always understand your business. Fund The People did. I had a supply order for a government nutrition programme and needed working capital to coordinate my network of small farmers. PO funding through Fund The People gave me that capital and the process was handled professionally despite me being far from any major city. Everything was done remotely, communication was consistent, and the funding was confirmed when they said it would be.
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Makhabane Mphuthi
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I'll be honest, I was sceptical. I had heard about invoice discounting before but always assumed there would be catches, delays, or hidden costs. Fund The People changed my view entirely. The process is transparent from beginning to end. The team tells you exactly how it works, what the costs are, and what to expect at every stage. I submitted two invoices from a client who was sitting on them for 60 days. Fund The People processed both efficiently and I received my funds quickly
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Boitumelo Seboko
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They helped me and my business and I am so grateful.
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