I like to know more about funding my business need funding for the equipment and Stock all ways told about red tape doesn't matter I'm grant funding if i can get an assessment on funding.
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I loved how it took listening from Dagmar to understand what I want to do and how I want to do it and she advised accordingly from there. I loved the fact that I received feedback from my query and... See more
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Excellent service I conducted funding con6nection for my business plan and funding application. Excellent service and very professional. Though the process still on, but I'm happy with the ser... See more
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Karmal is exceptionally helpful, patient and understanding. She communicated with us thoroughly through the entire process and is super friendly, which makes it easier to talk to her and ask question... See more
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We are a private advisory firm and raise capital for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. We do that by drafting a professional business plan, identifying the best funding opportunity, and assisting with the entire funding application. In South Africa, several funds and incentives are available to support your business venture.
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2 Old Main Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Unit 6, 3610, Hillcrest, South Africa
- +27 (0)31 761 8677
- admin@fundingconnection.co.za
- fundingconnection.co.za
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Funding Connection Highly Recommended
Funding Connection shares excellent, practical information and advice. They have a great understanding of funding, business development, and what it takes to make a business succeed. Their guidance is insightful, helpful, and highly recommended!
14 August 2026
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for joining our masterclass! We’re delighted that you found the information practical and valuable. Our aim is to help entrepreneurs better understand funding, strengthen their businesses, and know their next steps. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to assist you in starting and growing your venture
I like to know more about funding my…
I like to know more about funding my business need funding for the equipment and Stock all ways told about red tape doesn't matter I'm grant funding if i can get an assessment on funding.
14 August 2026
Reply from Funding Connection
Hi Joseph, thanks for attending our Masterclass, I will email you the link to set up a personal consultation with me and we can discuss your requirements.
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for the feedback. I'm glad this was helpful. Wishing you all the success with your business.
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re delighted that you found the Get Funding Ready Masterclass informative and detailed. Wishing you every success on your funding journey, and we hope the information helps you take the next steps with confidence.
Excellent service
Excellent service
I conducted funding con6nection for my business plan and funding application.
Excellent service and very professional. Though the process still on, but I'm happy with the service.
Thank you so much family. You have been so helpful, professional and transparent, all credit to Khanyi and her team.
It's been a while I'm working with funding connection and I never been disappointed and lm really appreciate the service they offer It's so good and professional.
Edwin Masiphole
8 August 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much, Edwin, for your wonderful feedback and for trusting Funding Connection with your business journey. We’re so happy to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with Khanyi and the team. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to support you throughout the funding process.
Insightful
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today and for the complimentary consultation to discuss a potential business opportunity. I truly appreciate your valuable insights and guidance. Our discussion has given me greater clarity on the direction I should take, and I look forward to the opportunity of working with you and your team in the near future.
5 August 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. It was a pleasure meeting with you and discussing your business opportunity. We are delighted that the consultation provided greater clarity and helped you identify the best direction moving forward. We look forward to supporting you and working together in the near future.
Great Listener and Adviser!
I loved how it took listening from Dagmar to understand what I want to do and how I want to do it and she advised accordingly from there. I loved the fact that I received feedback from my query and it does done in a good time frame as well.
Thank you Funding Connection and I am looking forward to continuing my journey with you.
31 July 2026
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you, Morgan. I really appreciate your testimonial and can't wait to further develop your great idea.
My experience was extremely… dissapointing. Over promise and under deliver
My experience was extremely disappointing and aligns with other negative reviews I’ve seen. Communication was poor, limited to only responsive emails with no direct calls or meaningful engagement. For a service of this level and cost, I expected professional guidance, insight, and a collaborative process,none of which were delivered. The business plan provided was generic, lacked depth, and did not reflect the standards advertised. The content and financials were taken directly from my original plan with little to no real value added. It is not acceptable to charge a substantial fee for work that is clearly below par. The entire process felt like an over-promise and under-deliver situation.
In response, Firstly, your so-called “detailed questionnaire” was barely a one-pager, and no follow-up questions were ever asked to fill obvious gaps. You proceeded to deliver a “completed” plan without properly engaging or requesting missing information. Secondly, I have a full email trail and both business plans with timestamps, clearly showing how much of your version was pulled directly from mine. There was also zero effort to arrange a Zoom or any meaningful consultation — I was the one constantly chasing via phone calls. Overall, the process felt rushed, one-sided, and far below what you would expect for the fee charged.
27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We would, however, like to provide some additional context for prospective clients.
Our business plans are developed using the information supplied by our clients through our detailed questionnaire and supporting documentation. In this case, a significant amount of information required for a comprehensive business plan was unfortunately not provided. This included key operational details such as the workshop address, a complete equipment list, and other business-specific information. Where information was unavailable, we highlighted the missing sections and requested the outstanding details so that they could be completed.
It is also important to note that the financial forecast was completed and approved before we proceeded with drafting the business plan. Once the financial assumptions had been agreed upon, we prepared the business plan based on the approved financial model and the information available at the time. As additional business information was still outstanding, certain sections could only be completed once those details were received.
Throughout the project, we repeatedly offered to arrange a Zoom meeting, as developing a detailed funding-ready business plan often requires a more in-depth discussion than can be achieved through short telephone calls or email correspondence. Unfortunately, this opportunity was not taken up.
Our role is to structure, analyse, and present a business professionally, but the technical and operational details of the business must come from the business owner. We cannot accurately create information that has not been provided.
We value all client feedback and remain committed to delivering high-quality funding documentation. We remain willing to work collaboratively with our clients and refine business plans as additional information becomes available.
Excellent service and very…
Excellent service and very proffessional,not the first time working with them and won’t be the last……we just getting started!!!
8 July 2026
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it and will share it with my team.
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for the positive feedback; we appreciate it.
Karmal is always available and…
Karmal is always available and assisting me with all I request from her. I can recommend her services to anyone who might need the services she is offering.
The company has assisted me with my business plan compilation and I am currently applying for business funding, which I believe it will be successful.
27 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much, Mohau, for your kind words and recommendation. It has truly been a pleasure assisting you with your business plan compilation and funding application process.
We appreciate your trust in our services and are grateful for the opportunity to support your business journey. Your dedication and commitment to your goals are inspiring, and we are confident that your funding application will be successful.
Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.
I contacted Funding Connection for the drafting of my business plan and feasibility study, preparing and uploading my business documents
I contacted Funding Connection for their services and was assigned to be assisted by Karmal Chokalingam. She has been nothing but professional, honest, transparent and ethical in her work.
She guided me with patience and compassion in preparing my documents for uploading. I wish the company to continue helping a plethora of business people and aspirant entrepreneurs.
21 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Funding Connection.
We truly appreciate your trust in us to draft your business plan and feasibility study, and to prepare and upload your business documents.
It is wonderful to hear that Michelle, with her business plan writer team and Karmal, is responsible for the application process, and provided you with professional, honest, transparent, and ethical support throughout the process. We are especially grateful that you felt guided with patience and compassion, as this is the level of service we strive to provide to every client.
Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to continue supporting entrepreneurs and business owners on their journey towards growth and success.
We wish you every success with your business venture and look forward to seeing your future achievements.
I came to Funding Connection in order…
I approached Funding Connection in order to assess the strength of our business concept and its readiness for funding.
A minute into the conversation, the finger was on the pulse and the weaknesses were laid bare.
The whole engagement was professional and the language was brutally honest, exactly what our business needed at the time.
The outcome? Clarity and a need to focus on better execution. And the prospects? We are in a much stronger position as we address all the issues that surfaced.
The next time we post a review will be when, thanks to Funding Connection, we celebrate having successfully raised the capital required to build a sustainable digital infrastructure that solves real challenges and generates enough revenue to support all operations and repay investors’ trust in the company.
This was not going to be possible had we not met with Dagmar Breiling and benefit from her insights and knowledge.
22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you so much for your honest and thoughtful feedback.
It was truly a pleasure engaging with you and unpacking the realities of the business concept together. At Funding Connection, we believe that honest assessment is one of the most valuable parts of the journey toward successful funding and sustainable growth.
Your willingness to openly identify weaknesses, refine the strategy, and focus on stronger execution already places your business in a far better position than many others entering the funding space.
We are excited about the potential of your digital infrastructure solution and look forward to seeing your progress as you implement the improvements discussed. We have no doubt that with the right structure, focus, and execution, your vision can attract the right investors and create meaningful impact.
Thank you again for trusting Funding Connection and for your kind words regarding Dagmar Breiling’s guidance and insights. We are honoured to be part of your journey and look forward to celebrating your future funding success together.
Excellent Support Throughout the Funding Process
Our experience with Funding Connection was professional and efficient. Their team provided clear guidance, strong support in refining our application, and valuable insights that improved our funding readiness. Their responsiveness and structured approach made the process smooth and effective.
20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Funding Connection
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear that you experienced our service as professional and efficient. It was a pleasure supporting you with the amendments to your business plan and the development of your financial forecast. Ensuring that your application is clear, structured, and funding-ready is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate your trust in Funding Connection and wish you every success with your funding journey.
Great service for Karmal
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Thank you funding connection for the…
Thank you funding connection for the impeccable services offered.My experience working w Karmel was a pleasure
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
High level of proffessionalism from…
High level of proffessionalism from Karmel.
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
KARMEL IS VERY KNOWLEGABLE
11 March 2026
Unprompted review
The rigour and consistency in following…
The rigour and consistency in following up has been most impressive!
6 May 2025
Unprompted review
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