Every business carries risk.
Every business needs capital to grow.
We were built to help with both.
Short-term insurance and capital raising for businesses that value speed, substance and accountability.
Boutique by design. Nimble by nature.
- Authorised FSP No. 50172
- 100% black woman-owned
- Level 1 B-BBEE
- Est. 2018
- Johannesburg
Pre & Post Event Capital
Two disciplines. One objective: a stronger enterprise.
Pre-event capital
Capital Raising
Funding that comes before the event: debt financing, equity partners and corporate finance advice that help a business grow, strengthen its balance sheet and fund strategic initiatives.
- Debt financing
- Equity investors
- Corporate finance advisory
Two disciplines. One objective: a stronger enterprise.
Proficient solutions by sector
Built around how each client operates.
Every industry carries its own pattern of risk. We structure each programme around how the business actually works, so cover follows every asset, contract and liability it takes on.
Who we are
A financial services partner built for responsiveness, real expertise and measurable outcomes.
Established in 2018, First 23rd Group (Pty) Ltd is a Johannesburg-based, 100% black woman-owned financial services group with Level 1 B-BBEE status. We operate a two-pronged business: short-term insurance and capital raising.
Our focus is practical. We put solutions in place that protect your operations, improve how risk is managed across your business, and give you access to the capital you need to grow. Where a client needs a capability outside our own licence, our collaborations with other authorised financial services providers allow us to deliver the full spectrum of financial services.
- years of combined industry experience
- black woman-owned
- specialist focus sectors
- claims service commitments
Our journey
Rising, one floor at a time.
2018
Established
First 23rd Group (Pty) Ltd is founded in Johannesburg.
2019
First major corporate client
A JSE-listed international logistics group with offices in 14 African territories, Dubai, China, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
2021
FSP licence and growth
Authorised as a Financial Services Provider (FSP No. 50172), and appointed by a major pharmaceutical contract manufacturer.
Today
Level 1 B-BBEE
A 100% black woman-owned business serving corporate clients across a wide range of sectors.
Philosophy
Niche focus. Results-driven service.
We are deliberately boutique and nimble. Every client relationship is built around what that client actually needs, not around a product we happen to sell.
Business is about building customer relationships and providing practical solutions, not simply selling products.
Claims
Fast. Effective. Transparent.
A claim is the moment an insurance programme proves its worth. Ours is driven by technical excellence and relationship management, and is built on commitments you can measure.
- 5days
To keep you informedof significant developments after receiving information or documentation.
- 5days
To adviseon potential coverage issues and policy response once all information is received.
- 5days
Our target for settlementfollowing agreement of loss, with interim payments pursued to protect cash flow.
The claims journey
Five pillars, one point of contact.
Claims acknowledged, adjusters appointed and site visits arranged at the earliest opportunity, with proactive updates and clear advice on policy response at every stage.
Our promises are driven by what our clients need, not by what is convenient to supply.
Risk health check
See your cover map in four steps.
Answer four short questions and we will build an indicative map of the cover your business may need.
Indicative only. This is not financial advice. A qualified representative will review your needs.
Step 1 of 4
What industry are you in?
Let us put your programme to work.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your insurance and funding requirements, and to show how we can help you manage risk efficiently while delivering reliable claims support.
- 01
Share your current policy schedules with us.
- 02
Receive an independent review of cover, gaps and spend.
- 03
Agree a programme built around your business.