AUC SME FUND 1
The AUC FUND is a Private Equity Fund that invests in SMEs in Sub Saharan Africa.
Target Fund Size
The target Fund Size is USD 50 000 000 accross Sub Saharan Africa
Time Frame
The Fund is a closed ended fund which looks at a 5-7 year time frame for exit through either trade sales or listing on the local exchange. Typical Investment Size of USD 500 000 to USD 3 000 000
Sectors
The Fund invests in Sectors which have an impact in commutes their operate in. These include
Healthcare- This includes hospital groups, health tech entities, pharmaceutical groups
Education
The Fund willl invest in schools, Edutech platforms, Digital platforms Services the education system in Africa
Financial Services
-The Fund will invest in Digital Banking platforms enhancing financial inclusion in Africa.
- This includes platforms allowing the banking of the unbanked. This includes
- Savings
- Investments
- Microfinance
- Payment platforms
Renewable Energy
AUC Fund 1 will invest in SMEs in the renewable energy space including those
- Building Mini Grids.
- Providing Pre Paid Solar services to the bottom of the pyramid.
The Fund will invest either debt or equity in SMEs which already have a track record and looking at scaling through,
- Increasing their distribution network.
- Introduction of new technology.
- Introduction of new products.
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- The Fund invests in Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies which service middle to low income households.
' These include Food Manufacturers.
' Food Retailers.
Real Estate
-The Fund Invests in innovative low cost housing opportunities.
- The Fund also invests in storage units and SME commercial real estate including micro factory units.
AUC raises capital for SMEs through debt or equity. AuC will also,
- Prepare Investment Memorandums
- Financial Modelling and Forecasts
- Valuations for capital raising through equity
- Introduction of global partners
- Advisory on the ideal capital structure for expansion either debt or equity.
AUC also invests as a principal in the following sectors,
- Healthcare
- Education
- Financial Services
- Renewable Energy
AUC originates transactions for international investors on the continent through local relationships.