MEET THE TEAM

Dagmar is our CEO and Funding Strategist and raised capital for decades for entrepreneurs.
Dagmar Breiling
CEO

Martin Ost is a LEAN Coach / Consultant and Trainer. With a background in Automotive Industry (Toyota Supplier Development Team), a production engineering degree from Germany and vast experience in many industries like textile, and with many applications
Martin Ost
Consultant

Anne is our Client Liaison Officer who is in regular contact with clients via our weekly Newsletters. Prior to joining Funding Connection, she was involved in Property Development and Residential Sales for over 28 years. She is an avid reader and enjoys the great outdoors.
Anne Peddle
Client Liason Officer

Karmal is our applications and administration officer, she acts as first-line support for all applications. With a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills, she ensures the smooth functioning of daily operations. She handles tasks such as processing applications, maintaining records, assisting with communication, and providing support to staff and clients.
Karmal
Chokalingam
Application Officer

Brent is our Business Development Manager and your first point of contact. He can guide you through our services and determine the best course of action based on your requirements. He is a 3rd-degree Karate black belt and enjoys teaching art to children. He is also the unofficial president of the “Quentin Tarantino Fan Club”.
Brent van Rooyen
Client Liason Offier

Mark is a seasonsed accountant with years of experience in the mining industry.
Mark Peddle
Business Consultant

James is part of Funding Connection’s business plan writing team, and his history in auditing and a keen interest in supporting business development and growth means he loves working with people wanting to start and grow their own businesses. Outside of work, you will more than likely find him in Church, one of his coffee shops, or hiking in the Drakensberg.
James Viljoen
Business Plan Writer

Javan is a Chartered Accountant, with experience in business rescue.
Javan Cloete
Chartered Accountant

Mzwakhe is our Business Plan Writer who will ensure your business plan or feasibility study is properly written to attract financiers. He’s a writer and an award-winning social entrepreneur who enjoys turning ideas into reality. Among the awards he’s won is the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans (2021).In his spare time, he enjoys convening and adjudicating high school debating tournaments and is the current deputy chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Schools Debating Association (KZNSDA).
Mzwahke Xulu
Business Plan Writer

Reynold is an experienced advisor, he offers you general business guidance, advice and mentoring and has years of experience in the Business development space specifically for the alluminium industry.
Reynold Easthorp
Business Consultant

Meet Alexander, our Administrator at Funding Connection. He's your connection to the right consultant for your funding needs. Alexander's digital design skills create eye-catching Facebook posts, and as a 2nd-degree black belt in karate, he brings discipline and precision to all he does.
Alex Vermark
Administrator