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Commercially driven empowerment - coupled with all the Scorecard Points and a 100% Tax Deduction
We help Corporates and Private Companies develop bespoke Supplier and Innovation Solutions, funded and supported by their ESD Contributions, while maximising BBBEE scorecard recognition and getting a 100% ta deduction on all ESD investments in accordance with Section 12J of the Income Tax Act.
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We are a BBBEE-owned and Black-Managed Section 12J Private Equity Fund and Section 12J venture Capital Company
Futureneers B4i Empowerment (RF) enables Corporates and Private Companies to maximise return on Enterprise and Supplier Development - measured not only by way of BBBEE scorecard points, but also in the manner in which we create and grow commercially driven projects into sustainable, profitable BBBEE SMEs. We do this by aggregating a number of smaller ESD contributions from multiple companies, while we partner with Corporates and Private Companies to provide tailor-made BBBEE Innovation Solutions, focusing on commercially driven mandates rather than simply ticking the compliance scorecard.

Commercially (not ownership) driven Investment criteria
We believe empowerment (as for any other business), should always start with a sustainable and commercially viable business model, designed to drive business success and then pair it with long-term empowerment objectives
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Maximise ESD Recognition
Depending on the applicable BBBEE Codes, ESD equity contributions to the ESD Company qualifies for between 70% and 100% recognition in year one, while roll-over benefits may also apply in certain circumstances.
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100% Tax Break (Almost a 1/3rd of investment subsidised)
Futureneers B4i Empowerment (RF) is a registered Section12J Venture Capital Company, which means that every ESD contribution (in the form of a minority equity investment) also qualifies for a 100% tax deduction - improving cash-flow and diluting investment risk. In other words, almost a 1/3rd (being the Corporate tax rate of 28%) of the investment contribution is effectively subsidised by the SARS Section 12J incentive.
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Equity Participation
Each participant will own equity in the fund, and in accordance with the fund rules, share in future dividends and equity growth. In addition, the projects created add significant commercial value to the contributor's supply chain.
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Black JV Partner
As a final, but secondary advantage, the fund offers qualifying participating companies an opportunity to partner with the fund in JV or tender projects requiring black ownership. This means the Corporate has a verified and trusted partner with reputable and known black beneficiaries and skills to seek new tender and JV opportunities without having to look for external black partners for each and every new deal.
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How It Works:
We enable companies to maximise the return on ESD beyond just satisfying the BBBEE scorecard requirements in a few easy steps:

1
Make the ESD Contribution
The Contributing Company makes a Qualifying ESD Contribution to Futureneers™ B4i Empowerment (RF) by subscribing for a class of ESD Share (minority equity investment) allocated to one or multiple Approved ESD Projects.

(Small contributions are aggregated and pooled together for maximum impact, while larger contributions may be structured to enable the Contributing Companies to brand their fund, pick the Projects to be developed or invested in and even specify the Black Shareholders to benefit from the Fund's 51% Black-Owned structure)
2
Receive ESD Certificate - BBBEE ESD Recognition
ESD contributions to the ESD Company qualifies for between 70% and 100% recognition in year one and potential roll-over benefits in certain circumstances.
3
Get the Tax Benefits
We issue a Section 12J Venture Capital Share Certificate, enabling the Contributing Company to deduct the investment for Income Tax purposes in accordance with Section 12J of the Income Tax Act.
4
Own equity in the Fund
Each Contributing Company is issued equity shares and will own up to 19% of the equity in identified Projects.
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Commercially driven empowerment - coupled with all the Scorecard Points and a 100% Tax Deduction

We help Corporates and Private Companies develop bespoke Supplier and Innovation Solutions, funded and supported by their ESD Contributions, while maximising BBBEE scorecard recognition and getting a 100% ta deduction on all ESD investments in accordance with Section 12J of the Income Tax Act.

We are a BBBEE-owned and Black-Managed Section 12J Private Equity Fund and Section 12J venture Capital Company

Commercially (not ownership) driven Investment criteria

We believe empowerment (as for any other business), should always start with a sustainable and commercially viable business model, designed to drive business success and then pair it with long-term empowerment objectives

Maximise ESD Recognition

Depending on the applicable BBBEE Codes, ESD equity contributions to the ESD Company qualifies for between 70% and 100% recognition in year one, while roll-over benefits may also apply in certain circumstances.

100% Tax Break (Almost a 1/3rd of investment subsidised)

Equity Participation

Each participant will own equity in the fund, and in accordance with the fund rules, share in future dividends and equity growth. In addition, the projects created add significant commercial value to the contributor's supply chain.

Black JV Partner

How It Works:

We enable companies to maximise the return on ESD beyond just satisfying the BBBEE scorecard requirements in a few easy steps:

Make the ESD Contribution

Receive ESD Certificate - BBBEE ESD Recognition

Get the Tax Benefits

Own equity in the Fund

Interested and what to know more?

Don't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.

Innovation Factory

Supplier Network

Verification Agency