Edge Growth
Greg Macfarlane is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital expert, currently serving as Co-founder and Director of Lighthouse Venture Partners since July 2020, where a team of experienced partners focus on nurturing high-growth, early-stage ventures. With a robust background at Edge Growth from June 2012 and various roles within DSV - Global Transport and Logistics from January 2008 to June 2012, Greg has showcased diverse skills across investment and project engineering. Academically, Greg holds a Master's in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge, an MBA in Social Innovation from the University of Cape Town, a B Phil in Logistics from Stellenbosch University, a B Com (Hons) in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management, and a B Soc Sci in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Cape Town.
Edge Growth
Edge Growth achieves real transformation by partnering with corporates and growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who in turn create jobs for the unemployed. We grow SMEs by addressing the key constraints they face: ACCESS to finance ACCESS to corporate markets ACCESS to skills We partner with our committed corporate clients to design and implement bespoke ESD solutions that create real business impact and supply chain transformation. We have been doing this since 2007 and in this time gained real track record and created meaningful social impact with more than 2 500 jobs to date. Edge Growth is black owned and a Level 2 Enterprise & Supplier Development Beneficiary, with a 125% B-BBEE procurement recognition level. Our services focus on three distinct areas: • Assisting corporates with ESD Str ategy and building SMEs in their value chain • Investing in and growing SMEs in line with specific impact criteria through fund management • Helping to scale businesses to grow to their full potential through accelerator programmes