Mbali Industrial Solutions & Swoop : R8.3m working capital in just four weeks

Company: Mbali Industrial Solutions
Industry: Engineering
Location: Johannesburg

Problem:
Cash flow constraints due to the nature of their project-based work

Solution:
Working capital to help smooth out cash flow

Results: R8.3 million in unsecured funding with the help of Swoop

Mbali Industrial Solutions was established in Johanessburg in 2005 by Sipho and Anastasia Radebe with a vision to become a value-adding engineering firm, delivering high-quality solutions across South Africa’s critical infrastructure sectors. Over the years, the company has played a pivotal role in maintaining and upgrading essential systems in energy, water and sanitation, aviation, and marine industries.

Mbali’s core services and specialisations

• Precision turning and machining

• Fabrication and laser cutting

• Plant maintenance and industrial cleaning

• Supply and servicing of industrial pumps and gearboxes.

With decades of hands-on experience, Mbali Industrial Solutions has earned a reputation for reliability, innovation, and technical excellence. The company is now strategically focused on becoming a full-fledged EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) provider, offering turnkey solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

What funding challenges did they face?

Mbali Industrial Solutions faced significant cash flow constraints due to the nature of its project-based work. Many infrastructure contracts require upfront delivery of services and materials before any claims can be processed. This front-loaded investment, particularly in raw materials and labour, places pressure on working capital and delays access to project funds. With the help of Mbali’s accountants, Accounting Instincts Consultancy, Swoop was approached to help overcome this challenge.

How was the experience of working with Swoop?

“Working with Swoop was a seamless and highly professional experience. The team demonstrated a clear understanding of Mbali’s funding challenges and efficiently sourced the most suitable working capital solution to support project delivery and growth” said Accounting Instincts CEO Mduduzi Dladla.

The end result

In exactly four weeks Swoop was able to secure R8.3 million in unsecured funding (working capital) for the Mbali team, easing the strain of cash flow and allowing them to continue to their crucial work across some of South Africa’s biggest infrastructure projects.