Applications for funding are supported by the presentation of a file. The decision-making criteria are based on the financial data of the study (amount of the investment, lifespan, valuation of the expected results, exit plan, etc.) but also on the profile of the management team, particularly its expertise and experience.

2. Operation

The operation of the fund can be summarized as follows:

The fund's activity consists of financial intermediation, which is characterised by financing through equity or quasi-equity contributions. Grand Impex Trading Ltd's sources of funding are personal contributions and funds raised from investors. Investors are remunerated through dividends and capital gains on disposal. Most of these are long-term investments.

3. Investment strategy

Sectors of activity : All sectors of activity.

Geographical area : Democratic Republic of Congo and others in Africa

Level of maturity: Project and/or company in creation. But also project/company in development, recapitalisation, reconversion.

Investment Horizon : Short, medium and long term.

Capital ownership: Seeking a majority position overall. However, this may fluctuate depending on the liabilities/assets of the company and the nature of the solicitation.

Investment Size : The fund intends to become directly involved in projects with a minimum funding requirement of 3 million $US.

For smaller financing projects, the fund will work with local financial actors (banks and micro-finance) or resources can be housed on advantageous terms to support small holders in need of financing.

Any project that falls within the fund's investment strategy must be presented with its investment file, which formalizes the study of the project and allows the committee to make a decision. The selection criteria are based on the financial elements (amount of the investment, lifespan, valuation of expected results, exit plan, etc.) but also on the profile of the management team.