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Profit-making idea: Manufacturing and infrastructure-related services in Uganda

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2020

Investors and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Uganda should consider industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure-related services and business finance.

Equity investment in SMEs: An interview with two African fund managers

Published by Staff Writer on 19 October 2019

How private equity capital can be used to bring SMEs to scale.

Ascent Capital

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing and infrastructure-related services in Uganda

Equity investment in SMEs: An interview with two African fund managers

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