Are You the right fit for Oxano?

Written by Nardos Berehe | Jan 30, 2025 11:15:00 PM

Africa is rapidly becoming a vibrant hub for startups and flourishing businesses. As a startup founder, there comes a pivotal moment in your journey when you need to secure additional investment. Once you’ve validated your concept, gained traction, and established a clear market demand for your product or service, it’s time to focus on obtaining the funding needed to elevate your business to the next level. With many private equity and venture capital firms seeking high-potential startups, Oxano Capital stands out as a partner for growth. This impact investment firm offers funding, expertise, and support to help scale your business and achieve sustainable success. Here are our investment criteria

Commitment to Impact Creation

The name "Oxano," derived from Greek, means "causing growth," reflecting our core mission of fostering development across companies, individuals, communities, and local economies. We prioritize transforming lives through job creation, empowering local populations through meaningful engagement, and stimulating local economies by contributing to essential infrastructure improvements.

Prioritizing ESG Principles: At Oxano, our investment strategy is built on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles guide our ethical investment practices and ensure sustainable returns. Through rigorous research, we assess potential partners and foster long-term relationships that benefit businesses, communities, and the planet.

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Oxano integrates select UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its strategy, recognizing the synergy between financial success and addressing global challenges. These include SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). By partnering with companies that balance profitability with societal impact, Oxano ensures its investments contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Geographical Focus

Oxano focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, a region of immense opportunities and significant challenges, with a particular emphasis on six key countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana. These nations are characterized by dynamic markets, growing populations, and a wealth of untapped resources, making them prime destinations for impactful investments.

Table 1: Oxano Capital target countries for investment

Sector Specialization: Agroprocessing and Manufacturing

Oxano’s focus on agroprocessing and manufacturing stems from the sectors' potential to drive financial returns and societal change.

Agroprocessing: Addresses food security, reduces food waste, and boosts farmer incomes, aligning with SDGs 1 and 2.
Manufacturing: Creates jobs, advances technology, and supports infrastructure development, aligning with SDGs 8 and 9.

By prioritizing companies with strong ESG practices and alignment with these goals, Oxano fosters economic development while achieving its financial objectives.

Financial Stability

Oxano offers investments ranging from €250,000 to €1 million in exchange for a minimum 20% equity stake. To qualify, businesses must generate an annual revenue of at least €300,000 demonstrating financial stability and readiness for growth beyond the startup phase. This ensures that Oxano partners with companies poised for scalability and long-term success.

A Partnership for Growth

At Oxano, we don’t just invest, we partner for long-term success. Our commitment to the growth of portfolio companies goes beyond financial support, encompassing a hands-on approach that includes strategic insights to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, operational expertise tailored to the agri-processing and manufacturing sectors, and access to a robust network to accelerate growth and unlock new possibilities. At Oxano, we measure success not just by financial returns but by the meaningful, sustainable change our partnerships create

If you believe your company aligns with Oxano Capital's criteria, we invite you to reach out to us. Let’s explore a long-term collaboration to drive sustainable growth and impactful success together.

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