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How We Work

Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Chikosi Group. Please see below for more information about our core values & approach to business engagements & investments.

Values

Our success as a business advisory, investment, and fundraising services firm is rooted in our core values:

​Sector expertise: We bring deep industry knowledge and experience in technology, financial services, agriculture, mining, and energy sectors to deliver relevant, actionable insights and strategies for our clients.

Partnership and collaboration: We work closely with our clients, portfolio companies, and partners, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared objectives.

Rigorous due diligence: We conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure the quality of our investments, mitigate risks, and maximize returns for our clients.

 

Rigorous due diligence: We conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure the quality of our investments, mitigate risks, and maximize returns for our clients.

Commitment to sustainability: We prioritize investments that promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability, striving to create lasting value for all stakeholders.

Investment Approach

Investment Criteria: Our investment criteria are centered around a few key factors: the potential for high growth, strong management teams, scalable and sustainable business models, and a clear competitive advantage. We focus on businesses in the technology, financial services, commercial real estate, government contracting, agriculture, mining, commodity, and energy sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, we target companies with a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Picking Investments: Our investment selection process involves a rigorous due diligence process that includes extensive market research, financial analysis, and an assessment of the company's management team and strategic vision. We also consider the potential for synergies with our existing portfolio and the alignment of the investment with our mission and values.

Active Investors: We typically take an active approach to our investments, leveraging our expertise and experience to provide strategic guidance and support to the companies we invest in. Our involvement may include participation in board meetings, regular communication with management, and assistance with business development, operational improvements, and fundraising efforts.

Industries for Investment: As mentioned earlier, we primarily invest in the technology, financial services, commercial real estate, government contracting, agriculture, mining, commodity, and energy sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. We believe these sectors offer significant growth potential and are critical to the region's economic development. Our investments aim to support innovative and transformative solutions that address local challenges and contribute to improved living standards and opportunities for people in the region.

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