Beware of "JSE Investment" scams

The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).

In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.

Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected].

Your success starts here

SME Rise is the JSE Group’s SME development solution, connecting private companies to business benefits gained through growth solutions, funding readiness, international expansion, and capital access. It intends to nurture the future prosperity of aspiring participants. Our programmes and platforms support small, medium, and large enterprises in scaling up by growing market share, accessing funding, and improving their competitiveness.

  • Looking for the next level of business growth?
  • Need advice to grow your market share or access funding?
  • Want to enhance your competitiveness and learn from small business experts?
  • Are you interested in networking with like-minded founders?

Whatever your business objectives, you deserve a better chance at success.

"SME Rise signals our commitment to South Africa’s future prosperity through nurturing today’s aspiring changemakers. It is a uniquely South African offering and our determined contribution to economic growth."
Growth Solutions

We offer several programmes and platforms tailored to the different stages and needs of your business journey.

Scale your small business

The JSE Enterprise Accelerator is a customized solution to pivot medium sized enterprises. It has demonstrated success by helping companies grow between 15% to 150% in revenue, market expansion and organisational & leadership development.

The JSE Rise Think Tanks are one day workshops with industry experts to unpack areas identified as unique challenges or opportunities for Entrepreneurs. Each Think Tank is unique and has addressed topics such as Covid, Africa market expansion, ESG and many more.

The JSE Rise Funding Readiness training equips a business at any stage to be funding ready. The training encompasses everything from unpacking the funding landscape, business plan, market assessment, sales and marketing, financial review and financial projections and includes pitch readiness with direct pitch readiness support. A supporting toolkit of templates, models and guidance notes are provided as part of the training.

Capital Access

The JSE Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is a collaborative initiative between the JSE, government institutions, funders and SME development organisations to facilitate funding access for small and medium enterprises. Companies that have completed funding readiness are matched with a minimum of four funders based on their funding needs and the mandates of the funders. The Capital Matching day takes place in each region and is a pitch day directly with funding decision makers. Funding solutions vary from short-term solutions such as working capital financing, ESD funding, various debt structures and DFI financing.

The JSE provides listing as an opportunity for companies that are listing ready.Join the ranks of companies that were once listed on our AltX board. Click here for more information.

The JSE Private Placements is a digital matching platform for companies that are seeking equity or debt from investors. The platform provides access to a multitude of funders. Market Access. 

Strategic Solutions

We are committed to supporting the growth of the SA economy and understand that ease of doing business, access to funding and incentives are key factors in driving growth. As part of this focus we have lent our support to reducing red tape for small businesses in South Africa through initiatives.

The JSE has strategic collaborations with government institutions and Local and international sme development solution

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Events and initiatives
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SME Rise in the news
Interview: Insights into our SME Speed Coaching series
ME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow Cape Town 2023
Testimonial: Spark Schools
Creating a supportive environment for small business

Small business owners play an important role in shaping their communities. You are agile and innovative and often come up with disruptive ideas that revolutionise industries. By creating jobs and providing opportunities for local suppliers, you contribute to South Africa’s sustainable development at the grassroots level. You deserve better support, less administrative hassles and improved access to funding.

As the JSE, we seek to create an environment where SMEs can thrive. We collaborate with several organisations working to introduce better policies for SMEs. These include the National Agenda Steering Committee, the Start-up Act South Africa, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Department of Small Business Development.

Our focus is on reducing the red tape compliance burden, providing incentives and making it easier for local and international funders to finance SME development.

"Over the years, we’ve implemented and explored initiatives to support small business growth as this sector is vital to the economy and drives sustainable capital markets."
Cleola Kunene
Cleola Kunene, Head: SME Development
SME Rise strategic partners
Government

Department of Small Business Development, SEDA, SEFA, NEF, Western Cape Government, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Free State Department of Economic Development, and Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development.

Business associations

The Southern African Venture Capital Association (SAVCA), SA SME, BUSA and BUSA and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA).

International agencies

World Bank, World Economic Forum (WEF), International Finance Corporation (IDC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Capital matching sponsors

Business Partners, African Bank, AltVest, Creative Growth Capital, Edge Growth, Endeavor, Black Business Council, Wesgro, SourceFin and ESquared.

Development

Endeavor, Bokamosa, W-Suite, NSBC Africa, Green Energy Africa and Oaktree.

Entrepreneur testimonials
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"The JSE platform has allowed us to reflect and grow individually and as a business. We have benefited significantly by expanding our client base and accessing capital to expand on the continent and in the UAE region."
Thato Setati, Managing Director of TSK Interiors
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"We were able to fast track our international funding strategy through a partner introduction through the programme. We are confident that our expanded understanding of local and international markets will continue to serve us well."
Beauty Mazibuko, Chief of Operations at Nafasi Water
Useful links
SME Rise Speed Coaching Series
SME Rise Accelerator company showcase
JSE Magazine – Capital gains
JSE Magazine – Capital gains

SME funding is getting a boost via the exchange’s latest collaboration.bu

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JSE Magazine – Upward trajectory
JSE Magazine – Upward trajectory

The bourse provides selected SMEs with support to take the next step in development.

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