Services
Venture Capital
Advisory
Corporate Finance
Kukula fund 1
Kukula Capital is a leading venture finance and private equity firm in Zambia. The company operates under two main business areas: Fund Management and Advisory. We act as fund manager to our two venture funds: Kukula Fund I and Kukula Seed Fund. Through the funds, Kukula Capital invests in Zambian growth companies with capital and expertise.
With offices in Lusaka and Solwezi we have a strong local understanding and network which enables Kukula to identify companies with attractive long-term growth prospects, securing a strong deal flow. Our aim is to build a diversified portfolio of investments and provide exceptional financial and social returns for our investors whilst creating long-term value for the portfolio companies. Kukula Capital is a Joint Venture between Danish and Zambian partners and was founded in 2009. The company is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia.
Portfolio Companies:
Kukula Seed Fund
Kukula Seed Fund was established in January 2013. Its purpose is to finance early stage growth investments with particular focus on businesses supplying the mining industry in the North Western of Zambia.
Target companies are start-ups and early stage companies with an investment range of USD 100k to USD 500k. The main type of financing is equity and mezzanine capital.
Market Entry
Zambia has continued to be an attractive investment destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Investors require sufficient intelligence before entering the Zambian market. Additionally, once their entry decision is made, they require assistance in managing a “soft” landing.
Our market entry advisory services include market studies, market intelligence, partner identification, M&A advisory, company setup and secretarial services.
Kukula has facilitated the successful entry of numerous companies from Denmark, South Africa, USA and Canada.
Regulatory Advisory
Our competence and experience in advocacy and government relations enables us to guide investors through the complex socio-political setting of Zambia.
Our knowledge of Zambia’s regulatory system enables us to provide advice relating to compliance as we guide investors in the expedition of government clearance with the relevant statutory institutions.
Our experience and competence lay in infrastructure, agriculture, financial services, environmental, tax, labour, immigration, regulatory permits, licences and corporate relationship management with the Zambian Government
Kukula prides itself in having the highest standards of ethics and has a zero tolerance policy to any form of corrupt practices.
Energy Sector Advisory
The energy sector has enormous potential to not only transform and grow the Zambian economy, but to generate high returns for investors. The power deficit, along with the demand for power has continued to grow thus presenting a clear opportunity.
Our energy sector advisory includes the following:
- Information Memoranda and Corporate Finance Advisory
- Concession acquisition
- Market studies/Commercial DD
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
- Government clearances
Corporate Finance Advisory
Kukula provides comprehensive corporate finance services in relation to corporate transactions, such as preparation of data room, company valuations etc.
Kukula markets issuances of debt and equity and provides mergers and acquisitions advisory.
Kukula is involved in several real estate projects sourcing investors and working closely with construction and management of developments.
Our former clients include:
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