Tolokazi Beer Joins 5-Year Female Founder Programme to Scale Production
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Updated · Bizcommunity.com · Jun 18
Tolokazi Beer Joins 5-Year Female Founder Programme to Scale Production
1 articles · Updated · Bizcommunity.com · Jun 18
Summary
Tolokazi Beer became the latest company admitted to a five-year female founder funding programme run by Grindstone Ventures and the Mineworkers Investment Company.
The programme combines venture-building support with early-stage investment to help selected businesses strengthen operations, improve funding readiness and scale.
Founded by Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, the craft brewer makes beers and ciders with ingredients including sorghum and rooibos, and already sells through retail and restaurant channels.
Tolokazi Beer has also secured export agreements in the US and Europe, and plans product updates, higher production capacity and wider market expansion.
The selection follows Chicken Bar and Palé, underscoring the programme's focus on backing female-led businesses with long-term growth potential.