The Bulb World finalises P50m funding for SADC expansion

Thinking regional: Jacob has his eyes set on expansion PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Thinking regional: Jacob has his eyes set on expansion PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Fast-rising local LED manufacturer, The Bulb World is finalising a P50 million round of funding that will enable the company to expand further into the SADC region, BusinessWeek has learnt.

The homegrown company has become the symbol of successful citizen-owned enterprise and innovation, steadily gaining a strong foothold in the local market and further afield onto competitive South African shelves.

This week, founder and CEO, Ketshephaone Jacob said the company’s expansion plans were nearing financial close.

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