Color Skins

Address 9 Selous Road,Ballantyne Park, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Target

• We are focused on SMEs sector
• Early to growth stage opportunities

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Ticket Size

Typical investment: US$100K – US$1M

Investment Process

A disciplined, multi-stage approach ensuring rigorous selection and active value creation:

1. Origination

  • Proprietary deal flow through deep networks and partnerships
  • Relationship-driven sourcing with limited auction exposure

2. Screening and Selection

Selection criterion is typically based on:  

  • Quality and strength of the management
  • Business model & traction
  • Growth potential & scalability
  • Impact alignment

The evaluation is conducted via a three stages from initial Go / No-Go decision, to Partner review and then final IC review & decision

3. Due Diligence

  • We undertake comprehensive due diligence covering:
  • Comprehensive financial, commercial, and operational review
  • Legal, tax, and regulatory analysis
  • Management background checks (KYC/AML)
  • ESG and impact assessment
  • Use of specialist external advisors where required

4. Asset management and value     creation

Post investment we work closely with management team to:

  • Strengthen governance and financial discipline.
  • Support strategic execution and operational. improvements
  • Provide access to networks, partnerships and additional capital.

5. Exit

  • Defined exit pathway at entry
  • Typical hold : 3- 5 years
  • Exit routes include
  • Self-liquidating structures
  • Trade sales
  • Strategic/private investors
  • Listings (where viable)
Investment Instruments

Employ flexible and tailored structuring to optimise risk-return and exit efficiency. These include:

  • Revenue based financing (preferred)
  • Hybrid instruments
  • Convertible debt
  • Preference shares

Focus is on capital preservation, predictable cash flows, and clear exit