The Africa Middle Market Fund exists to serve two groups: 1) Our private investors who provide the investment funds; and, 2) Our African businesses – the leaders, owners and employees.

Value Proposition - Investors:

• A strategic position in some of the last remaining "frontier" markets as they emerge into the global economy within the next decade
• Participation in two leading sectors: 1) agriculture and food processing; and, 2) oil service and supply, with opportunistic exposure to other sectors
• Returns commensurate with the assumed risk of investing in the frontier markets of Africa
• A variety of innovative risk mitigation approaches designed for the geography, asset class and sectors
• An important contribution to the broader development of local, national and regional economies via the private sector (non-charity)
• The opportunity to add value to the African businesses by offering expertise, encouragement and accountability
• The satisfaction of participating in the restoration of dignity and hope for thousands of Africans, through hard earned profits

Value Proposition – African Middle Market Businesses:

• A strong team that believes in you and your managers!
• Financial products specifically crafted to fit the revenue profile of African businesses
• Access to and accountability for world-class standards of business and financial management
• Training by Tanzanian, Ugandan and U.S. experts in all aspects of running the business, such as:
  • Business and financial planning
  • Financial controls and discipline
  • Training in operational excellence and quality control at international standards
  • Cost Accounting and pricing
  • Technology advisory services
  • Marketing best practices
  • Human resources management
  • Restructuring and/or negotiation of bank debt
  • Assistance with other sources of finance and later-stage financing
  • Entrance to the formal economy; and a progression from serving local customers to national, regional or even global markets
  • Strategies for investing in and giving back to the community and host country