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By Kisara Herbert Investing in Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs Poverty – less than $2/day Problem of Aid – not building the economy Manufacturing and skilled service jobs less than 5% of economy
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Mango Fund’s Model Investing in Ugandan SMEs
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Greater than $500,000 $500,000 - $50,000 $5,000 - $50 $50,000 - $5,000 The Missing Middle Large Private Equity Banks and non-profit funds Micro Finance Institutions Missing Middle Funding Available Some Funding Available Funding Available
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Goals of Mango Fund Investments Investing in Ugandan SMEs Identify and support high-potential businesses Equip entrepreneurs with skills, resources, and capital that enable them to grow their businesses Increase the creation of skilled jobs in communities with fewer opportunities
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs How do we do that Come alongside entrepreneurs Help entrepreneurs grow their businesses Equip entrepreneurs with skills, resources, and capital Create skilled jobs Increase in-country wealth
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs Types of Funding Asset Financing (up to 85%) Working Capital Financing Equity Financing
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs Sectors we have invested in: 1.Manufacturing 2.Agro-processing (eg oil seed) 3.Technical farming 4.Consumer packaged goods 5.Medical services
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs Characteristics of Mango Fund Entrepreneurs Growth-minded Proven history of success Solid management skills and plan Strong business opportunity Focus on using technology and local skills-base
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs What we offer: Financing between: UGX 10M- 130M Payback: Min 3months to Max 3 years Flexibility on security/collateral Interest: 2% - 4% per month Technical Assistance Quick feedback on the application Timely disbursement (3-8 weeks)
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Investing in Ugandan SMEs Why Entrepreneurs Partner with Mango Flexibility (Security, Loan structure etc) Technical assistance Networking Competitive rates Equity
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Investment Process: Investment inquiries Due diligence Investment proposal Investment committee Contract and funds distribution Technical Assistance Investing in Ugandan SMEs
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Thank you for your time. Investing in Ugandan SMEs
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