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Industry

Infrastructure Development

Company Type

Asset Management

Size

$5 Billion

Investment Type

Debt

For additional information, please contact:
Doug Jendras | Managing Director
(203) 501-7667

Overview

1Stock Limited is raising $5 billion to deploy across Africa and other emerging economies in high-growth sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing and agro-processing, in line with Uganda National Industrial Policy.

 

Emphasis on concentrated research to identify a diverse selection of high quality, efficiently managed companies across impact themes, with potential to grow and increase market share.

 

Working with the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Investment Authority

Opportunity

1Stock Limited has identified several target companies that it believes:

 

  • Can scale significantly
  • Diversify investments across companies that have an impact on people and the planet. Impact themes which are mapped to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Provide predictable and stable cash flows
  • Demonstrate a low correlation to traditional markets
  • Create portfolio diversification and flexible investment periods

Investment Strategy

Invest at least 80% in companies in Africa and other emerging economies that seek to address global social and environmental problems, alongside their National Industrial Policy

 

Focus on growth sectors: information technology, consumer discretionary, health care, communication services, and financial

 

Complete company-specific research to identify a diverse selection of high – quality efficiently managed, scalable companies with ascendant market share across impact themes mapped to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Investment Approach

Diversify across companies that have an impact on people and the planet (the “Impact Categories”) across themes including affordable housing, education and skilling, financial and digital inclusion, public health, safety and security, efficiency, electrification and digitalisation, green energy, pollution remediation and prevention, sustainable food, water and waste

 

In certain cases, obtain indirect exposure including through derivative instruments(i.e. investments the prices of which are based on one or more underlying assets and units in collective investment schemes) to securities considered not to satisfy these criteria

 

Exclude companies primarily engaged in tobacco, firearms, defense, nuclear, adult entertainment, and gambling

Management

Dr. Nixon Kitimoi, Chief Investment Officer

Senior Consultant to Pal and Lisa Associates, Certified Public Accountants, currently providing guidance on Audit and Assurance policies for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of the Government of South Sudan and led continuous professional development seminars for delegates.

 

Consulted with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Operation Wealth Creation and the Uganda Development Forum on sustainable development finance and alternative capital raising. Built an offsetting portfolio that includes The Banscol Highlands Forestry Project and the Adani Group CORSIA-approved solar renewable energy project.

 

Through 1Stock Venture Philanthropy, helps charitable organizations become self-sustaining and tailor strategies to meet their social missions. Played rugby for the Uganda Toyota Buffaloes Rugby Club from 2014 to 2019 and represented the Uganda Rugby Under-19 National Team in the Rugby Afrique Tier 1 Tournament in Zimbabwe in 2015.

 

Graduated in Management of Accountancy from the Training Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Dr. Fixon Okonye Akonya,  Head of Government Affairs/ Advisor

Internal Auditor General, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Government of the Republic of Uganda. Vice President of The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Uganda Chapter.

 

Former President of the Institution of Internal Auditors, Uganda Chapter, and current member of the Board of Trustees.

 

Bachelor of Commerce, with a focus on Accounting from Makerere University, Uganda. MBA and Master of Public Administration from Makerere University, Uganda. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Makerere University.

Specific Risks

  • Impact investing risk
  • Market risk
  • Portfolio management risk
  • Currency risk
  • Securities lending risk
  • Large shareholder transaction risk
  • Cultural Risk: Differences in business practices, cultural norms, and communication styles can create misunderstandings and challenges in managing investments effectively
  • Infrastructure Risk: Inadequate infrastructure, such as transportation, communication, and energy supply, can hinder business operations and growth, affecting the performance of investments
  • Legal and Compliance Risk
  • Technological Risk
  • Geopolitical Risk: Tensions between countries, trade wars, or regional conflicts can significantly impact the economic stability and investment climate in emerging markets
  • Private securities are speculative, illiquid, and carry a high degree of risk – including the loss of the entire investment
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