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Achieve full B-BBEE ownership compliance without giving up your independence or needing to restructure your business
Ownership Compliance Is Hard - for the Right Reasons
You're not alone. For many South African QSE's and Generic companies, achieving 25%+ Black ownership under the B-BBEE Codes is a major challenge:
You don’t want to give up operational or voting control.
You can’t justify equity giveaways or raise capital to do a deal.
You’re wary of fronting risk or unaligned partners.
SocialCauses Impact Fund was built to solve exactly this problem — responsibly, sustainably and with measurable impact.
How The SocialCauses Impact Fund Model Works
SocialCauses Impact Fund is a Black-owned, -managed and -controlled private equity fund established to acquire 25%+ ownership stakes in qualifying businesses. SocialCauses Impact Fund doesn’t interfere in your operations. You retain full control while unlocking ownership points — with no need to raise capital or dilute your strategic direction.
Fully compliant with Statement 100-9 of the B-BBEE Codes
Managed by a licensed discretionary FSP
Designed to provide black ownership recognition
B-BBEE with Real Impact
We don’t just tick a box.
A majority of SocialCauses Impact Fund carried interest (our share of fund performance) is channelled to vetted impact beneficiaries — including the Altius et Latius Trust, which funds high-potential learners from disadvantaged communities to attend top public schools.
With SocialCauses Impact Fund you get B-BBEE ownership.
South Africa gets future-ready leadership.
It’s meaningful transformation — not just a grudging compliance requirement.
“Partnering with SocialCauses Impact Fund allowed us to achieve full B-BBEE ownership compliance without compromising our independence or needing to restructure our business. It’s a smart, values-aligned solution that delivers both compliance and real social impact. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”
Mark Gray, CEO, graylink
ABOUT US
The SocialCauses Impact Fund is a purpose-built, fully Black-owned and Black-controlled private equity fund designed to help qualifying South African businesses meet their B-BBEE ownership obligations — simply, sustainably, and with measurable social return.
SocialCauses Impact Fund is managed by Phoenix Empowerment Equity, with operational oversight and administration provided by Phoenix Wealth Management, a licenced Category II FSCA-registered discretionary financial services provider (FSP 41200). This ensures professional governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional-grade investment processes.
SocialCauses Impact Fund is governed by a Black-majority Investment Committee, supported by an Advisory Committee that oversees integrity, alignment, and impact delivery. All investment and exit decisions are made independently, transparently, and in strict accordance with the B-BBEE Codes (Statement 100-9) and prevailing South African company law.
It’s a clean, future-fit alternative to traditional ownership schemes — built to unlock growth for your business while creating lasting transformation in South Africa.
SocialCauses Impact Fund: built for compliance, designed for impact.
Benefits vs Traditional B-BBEE Ownership Structures
No Loss of Control: Retain full voting rights and management control — SocialCauses Impact Fund is a non-interfering shareholder.
No Capital Required: Achieve ownership compliance without raising cash or diluting working capital.
Fully Compliant & Auditable: Structured in line with Statement 100-9 of the B-BBEE Codes and managed by a licensed discretionary FSP.
Long-Term Impact, Not Just Points: Majority % of SocialCauses Impact Fund's carried interest supports broad-based Black beneficiaries through education and empowerment initiatives like Altius et Latius Trust.
Low-Risk, High-Trust Structure: Avoid fronting, nominee risks, and opaque consortiums with a clean, transparent private equity model.
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Ready to explore an ownership solution that works for your business and your values?
We’ll help you assess fit, structure the right approach, and unlock full B-BBEE ownership compliance — without the traditional compromises.
CONTACT US
2nd Floor Hout Street Studios, 37 Hout Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
A Smarter Way to Achieve B-BBEE Ownership
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