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Apply for Investment Capital

Submit your deal to CapitalOS. We'll assess your capital readiness using our DEFLOWβ„’ framework and match you to investors whose mandate fits your business.

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Business
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Financials
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Capital Ask
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Impact
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Your Story
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Submit
Step 1 of 6
Step 1 of 6

About Your Business

Tell us about your company. This helps us match your deal to the right investors.

Company name is required.
Please select your country.
Please enter a valid year.
Please select a sector.
Please select employee range.
Please select your business stage.
Be specific. "We sell X to Y, generating revenue through Z" beats generic descriptions.
Please describe your business.
Step 2 of 6

Financial Snapshot

Your financials directly influence your DEFLOWβ„’ score. Approximate figures are fine at this stage β€” all data is treated confidentially.

πŸ”’ Confidentiality: Your financial data is encrypted and only shared with investors after you've accepted a platform NDA. It is never disclosed at the teaser stage.

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Enter 0 if pre-revenue
Please enter your annual revenue (0 if pre-revenue).
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Negative values accepted (losses)
0% from top 3 customers
Diversified50%High concentration
High concentration (80%+) is a flag for investors β€” be honest, we'll help you structure the narrative.
Please select your financial statement type.
Step 3 of 6

Capital Requirement

Define exactly what capital you need. The clearer your ask, the better your investor matches.

Please select the type of capital you need.
$
Enter the USD equivalent. CapitalOS matches in USD.
Please enter the capital amount required.

Allocate how you will deploy the capital. This directly determines which DFIs and investors get matched to your deal.

Total Allocated $0
Please allocate at least one category above.
Please select your funding urgency.
Investors want to see skin in the game. What have you already put in?
Step 4 of 6

Impact & SDG Alignment

Many investors on our platform have explicit impact mandates. Completing this section improves your match quality with DFIs, climate funds, and impact capital providers. Skip if not applicable.

🌱 Why this matters: DFIs, green bonds, and impact funds often require SDG alignment as a deal qualifier. Completing this section increases your fundability with 40%+ of our investor pool.

Select the SDG that best describes your primary positive impact.
Please select your primary SDG or choose "No specific SDG alignment".
Optional. Max 3. Used to match you to multi-mandate impact funds.
Direct + indirect employment
People served / impacted annually
If applicable (energy, agriculture, etc.)
If applicable (renewables, off-grid)
Be specific. "We provide affordable solar to 5,000 off-grid households in rural KZN" beats "we're making a positive impact".
Please describe your business's impact (2–4 sentences).
Where does the impact occur? Useful for DFIs with geographic mandates.
Step 5 of 6

About You

Investors back people as much as businesses. Tell us who you are and what drives you.

Your name is required.
Your role is required.
A valid email address is required.
Phone number is required.
Min. 12 characters, including uppercase, number and symbol.
Please create a secure password (min. 12 characters).
Passwords do not match.
50–200 words. Focus on what's relevant to this deal.
Please share your background.
Please describe your biggest challenge.
Please explain the timing.
Step 6 of 6

Review & Submit

You're almost done. Please review the summary and confirm your consent before submitting.

Application Summary
Consent Required

πŸ“‹ What happens after you submit:
1. Your deal enters our review queue
2. We calculate your DEFLOWβ„’ capital readiness score within 3–5 business days
3. Your deal manager will be in touch to walk you through your score and next steps

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Application Submitted!

Thank you β€” your deal is now in our review queue. A CapitalOS deal manager will assess your DEFLOWβ„’ capital readiness score and be in touch within 3–5 business days.

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What Happens Next

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DEFLOWβ„’ Assessment β€” Our team reviews your submission and scores your capital readiness across six dimensions.
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Deal Manager Briefing β€” We'll contact you within 3–5 business days to discuss your score and next steps.
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Investor Matching β€” If your deal clears the dispatch threshold, it's anonymously matched to investors whose mandate fits your profile.
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Introductions β€” Interested investors are introduced under a platform NDA. Your company identity is protected until you're ready.

Questions? Contact your deal manager at deals@capitalos.co.za

CapitalOS is a deal facilitation platform. Not a licensed financial advisor, broker, or securities dealer. DEFLOWβ„’ scores are informational only and do not constitute financial advice or a creditworthiness assessment. All information submitted is treated as confidential under our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.