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We’ve rebranded. Ortus Africa Capital is now Oakstone Capital — a stronger brand built on the same trusted foundation. 🌍 📽️ Watch @sklegesi , CEO & CIO,
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Most founders say “I need working capital”… but few know which stage they’re actually in.
The 4 stages:
Need capital but haven’t approached anyone
Studying investor requirements & organising docs
Actively reviewing financing options
Pitched & waiting for feedback
#Capital
While everyone focuses on oil, agriculture, and services, a quieter shift is underway. Light manufacturing — packaging, construction materials, plastics, ceramics, lighting, and basic consumer goods — is showing real structural advantages.
#UgandaEconomy #Manufacturing
🤖 Made with AI
Of course, challenges remain — power reliability, infrastructure inside some parks, access to long-term finance, and skills. But the direction of policy and the accumulation of operating factories suggest these constraints are being addressed gradually.
We explore the data, real company examples, structural advantages, and what this means for investors and operators in our full article.
Read the complete piece here:
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The Exit Strategy Deficit: Why Most Ugandan Founders Have No Plan to Sell, Scale, or Transition Their Life’s Work.
You pour years — sometimes decades — into building something meaningful. Blood, sweat, late nights, and big risks.
#UgandaBusiness #Entrepreneurship
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The best exits are rarely accidental.
They are the result of deliberate, long-term planning — often starting 3–5 years before the actual move. If you’ve built something meaningful, don’t leave its future to chance.
Thinking about selling, scaling, raising capital, or succession?
We help founders prepare properly and achieve better outcomes.
The second best time to start planning your exit is right now.
#OakstoneCapital #ExitStrategy #GenerationalWealth #UgandaBusiness
For years, everyone’s eyes were on Kampala. But a bigger shift is happening quietly. Capital, talent, and ambition are starting to flow into Uganda’s secondary cities — and smart money is taking notice.
#UgandaEconomy #Investment
The future won’t only be made in Kampala. A big part of it will be built in Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara, and other rising hubs. If you’re a business owner, investor, or family office exploring regional expansion, the time to study these cities seriously is now.
We’re here to help with grounded, practical advice on where capital can flow intelligently.
What are your thoughts on secondary cities? Have you seen opportunities in Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara or elsewhere? Share below.
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