Business Talk – Lunga Qegu explains how Investec for Business supports the South African mid-market

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Lunga Qegu discusses how Investec Business supports the mid-market in South Africa.

Qegu is the Head of Sales Development at Investec for Business and plays a key role in onboarding new clients to the organisation’s services.

Investec for Business offers specialised lending and financial solutions to businesses with an emphasis on those in the mid-sized sector.

The division’s solutions cover a huge array of options and needs, including:

• Transactional Banking
• Manage Currency and FX Risk
• Business Lending Solutions
• Cash Solutions
• Combined Logistics and Lending
• Financial Protection

Qegu believes that these services are critical to helping mid-market organisations thrive, particularly given that most offerings from other FSPs target SMBs and enterprises.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Qegu explains the key challenges and opportunities faced by the mid-market, and how Investec for Business approaches providing working capital to organisations in this sector.

He shares how the view on debt has changed and the funding options businesses can now use to support their growth strategies.

Qegu also notes how Investec for Business is driving better banking experiences for its partners.

He concludes the interview by sharing his advice for how mid-market businesses should choose the right lending and import partner for their needs.

Watch the full interview with Lunga Qegu below.