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Imagine a South Africa where business success fuels community growth, and communities, in turn, reshape and transform the economy – one empowered entrepreneur and skilled learner at a time.

At EDT, we don’t just imagine this future, we’re actively building it.

For over two decades, we have been Partnering for Growth, fostering collaboration and bridging the gap between business and communities.

On the one hand, we are a Black female-owned BBBEE investor seeking deal opportunities to grow our capital base, by investing in the right people and projects. When businesses partner with EDT, they gain more than just a BBBEE investor, they gain a strategic partner committed to building relationships and creating shared value.

And on the other hand, we are also a charitable trust, actively engaging and partnering with implementing organisations, learners and entrepreneurs to drive meaningful economic and social transformation.

Together we can forge a sustainable future where partnership success leads to South Africa’s success.

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Who we are

EDT is a BBBEE investor and Public Benefit Organisation, dedicated to creating opportunities for Black South Africans to participate actively in the economy. As a catalyst for social change, EDT acts as a bridge, connecting businesses in need of BBBEE partners with communities that benefit from their growth.

Through strategic investment we do more than just help companies meet BBBEE compliance requirements. By channelling our investment returns into education and entrepreneurship, we support their efforts to contribute to meaningful, economic and social transformation of Black South Africans.

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Our Mission

To be a catalyst for meaningful and enduring positive change in South Africa by redressing past inequalities and practising inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in South Africa. 

Contact Us

Carla Prentice

[email protected]

Sarah Stein

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100 Grayston Drive
Sandown, Sandton
2196, South Africa