Funding and guidance to help South Africa’s artists and creators thrive.

We back makers, artists, storytellers and founders, from once-off creative projects to growing brands, giving you the support you need to turn ideas into something people can experience and love.

Who we are

We are creators backing creators

Hi, I’m Matthew. Over the last eight years I’ve poured my energy into starting and growing a variety of different creative businesses. I have failed and succeeded and learnt many valuable lessons during this time.

Along the way I’ve learned just how many incredible ideas never get the chance they deserve, because funding, guidance, or access to networks is missing.

That’s why I started Matthew Bell Enterprises: to help artists, small creative brands, and even once-off projects get the boost they need to grow.

“We believe South Africa’s artists, makers, designers and storytellers deserve to be seen and supported.”

“We believe South Africa’s artists, makers, designers and storytellers deserve to be seen and supported.”

More than funding, we’re here to help you grow

From small one-off projects to scalable creative brands, we offer a mix of funding, mentorship, and guidance tailored to your journey.

  • Funding

    Seed investments from R10k–R200k for businesses, plus once-off funding for artists and projects.

  • Branding & Storytelling

    We’ll help shape your brand identity and present your work in a way people connect with. 

  • E-Commerce & Growth

    Support with setting up online stores, product development, and reaching the right audience.

  • Mentorship & Connections

    Hands-on guidance plus access to our network of suppliers, stockists & collaborators.

Who we back

We partner with a wide range of projects, whether you’re starting small or dreaming big.

We provide more than funding, we offer mentorship, resources, and long-term partnerships to help artists, makers, and storytellers turn their vision into lasting impact.

  • SMALL CREATIVE BUSINESSES READY TO LAUNCH OR GROW
  • INDEPENDENT ARTISTS SHARING THEIR WORK WITH THE WORLD.
  • ONCE-OFF PROJECTS WORTH BRINGING TO LIFE.
  • mAKERS TESTING THEIR FIRST IDEAS.
  • storytellers, illustrators and visionaries with bold creative ideas.

When you combine creativity with the right mindset, guidance and network, thats when growth happens faster. My mission is to give creative founders the funding, tools and support I wish I had when I started out so they can achieve in months what would otherwise take years.

Businesses we've worked with

Let’s build your creative story

We’d love to be part of your journey