Two years on, Altvest expands into SME credit with R100m war chest and third listing

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Altvest founder Warren Wheatley and chief investment officer Akshay Karan share the latest developments at the innovative financial disruptor, whose shares are now listed on the CTSE and A2x. They also take the wraps off the new Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund, which has R100m available for funding to SMEs and is in the process of becoming the third underlying listing in the group’s stable. Wheatley surprised interviewer Alec Hogg with the offer of financing for BizNews Premium members - and that’s not the only surprise in this fascinating discourse.
30 Nov 2023 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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