The challenge
Founded in 2020, Forage supplied fresh produce to hospitality venues in Port Elizabeth but faced cash-flow pressure as demand grew. The business needed constant upfront spend to secure stock and pay suppliers — and traditional bank funding wasn't available.
The solution
Pumpkn provided quick funding for Forage's initial invoices, enabling the team to secure inventory and equipment without major upfront cash. A streamlined process let management focus on operations instead of cash-flow stress.
The outcome
Forage significantly increased production capacity and scaled operations. The company hired an Operations Controller, secured larger hospitality clients, improved cash-flow stability and strengthened its financial position for sustained growth.
2020
Founded
2026
Revenue doubling target
Port Elizabeth
Location
"Pumpkn understood our challenges immediately. Their support didn't just help us survive — it put us in a position to scale with confidence."
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