Sihle talks exit: Start with the end in mind

In this Let’s Get Funded interview, Sihle Gumede, Partner at Sanari Capital, shared her views on how and when businesses should think about exit. She clarified what is meant when investors talk about an exit strategy, as this part of the raise process can quickly become overwhelming because of the dizzying array of acronyms – ROI, IRR…

It can feel counterintuitive to think about the investor exit whilst you build your investable business. Once you get over this, you’ll realise that it only makes sense to have the investor exit strategy top of mind as you articulate your pitch. An investor wants to know that they will be able to make a return on their investment and so being able to show the assumptions you have made, including some calculations and realistic plans will serve you well.

Let’s Get Funded is a series of interviews with South Africa’s most experienced and inspiring female finance professionals who challenge traditional financial and investment content norms. This initiative was supported by the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship SA.