Product Purpose

Uganda Development Bank (UDB) offers Equity Investment as a financing solution where the Bank takes up shareholding in high-potential enterprises. This product is specifically designed for innovative businesses with strong growth prospects and the potential to deliver significant socio-economic impact but face financial constraints and limited access to traditional capital sources. Through this arrangement, UDB provides patient capital and recovers its investment through dividends, revenue sharing, share value appreciation, and other mechanisms outlined in the investment agreements. This approach enables promising businesses to access the funding they need to scale and contribute to national development.