FOR INVESTORS

Who is eligible to invest?

All individual and group investors can invest through SIKHULILE AFRICA (provided they comply with our Investor Agreement).

International investors are also able to invest through SIKHULILE AFRICA, provided that:

  • The company’s offer is open to international investors; and
  • The international investor does not breach the law of any jurisdiction by accessing or accepting an offer. For more information, see the Investor Agreement.

This is your opportunity to invest, support, and share in the success of high growth African companies.

Advantages of investing with us: 

Deal flow

Investors get exposure to a varied and consistent flow of growth-orientated African companies looking for funding.

Credibility

Companies listed on our zape online portal follow our processes to ensure that they give proper consideration to offer information.

Simplicity

The process of investing through SIKHULILE AFRICA – zape.online is simple, online, and secure.

No fees

Investing through SIKHULILE AFRICA is free of charge.

Investor community

You can find out what other investors find interesting and appealing. Comparing your views against the views of others can be a useful check on your own intuitions.

Protection

Investors receive a range of protections through securities law, company law, and often a shareholder agreement. There is no need to negotiate terms yourself.

Engagement

Investors will have the chance to ask questions and interact with a company during the offer period. Shareholders will continue to receive communications from the company if they invest.

How do I get returns?

Investments in growth companies are generally long term, and you should not invest money if you are likely to need that money in the near or medium term. The timing and nature of your return is typically uncertain.

Returns can be realised in 4 ways:

  • Exit – a company may be acquired by a third party and distribute the proceeds to shareholders.
  • Listing – a company may list on a stock exchange like ZARX, providing a market for shareholders to sell their shares.
  • Dividends – a company may choose to distribute profits to shareholders in the form of dividends.
  • Private share sale – selling shares privately is generally lawful, however some companies may not facilitate it. There is no guarantee that you will be able to sell your shares when you want to, or at all.

Investors may also receive non-cash rewards or incentives for investing in a company – these will be specified in each company’s offer.