40. Mokgadi Mabela
Vital Stats:
- Business: Native Nosi
- Established: 2015
Up-and-coming fact:
Aiming to become Africa’s biggest beekeeping business in over 20 years is no easy feat, but Mabela is well on her way to realising her expansion plans from 140 beehives in 2017 to 650 in 2018.
Crowdfunding is how she launched her business venture three years ago when she discovered the need for new entrants into the industry to ensure SA’s food security. To raise the R1.2 million needed for her desired growth, Mabela again turned to crowdfunding. The campaign, hosted by The People’s Fund, required a minimum contribution of R1 200, which is how much one new hive costs.
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