Mahlobo Foundation is a private equity company with a fund raised and managed by investment professionals. It was started in 2015 by Thabo and Nthabiseng Mahlobo to perform a broad economic development function and engage in the business of extending long term support to small businesses, entrepreneurs and industrialists. We do this by supporting and financing emerging businesses that will benefit the South African economy, creating jobs and alleviating poverty. We have prioritised Agriculture, Urbanization, ICT, SMME's and Leadership Development as our key focus areas.
Mandate
· Promote economic development and growth, human resources development and entrepreneurial capacity in Africa
· Support sustainable development projects and programmes in Africa
· Focus on providing financial support to entrepreneurs.
2. Introduction
Mahlobo Foundation is a private equity company
with a fund raised and managed by investment
professionals.
It was started in 2015 by Thabo and Nthabiseng
Mahlobo to perform a broad economic
development function and engage in the
business of extending long term support to
small businesses, entrepreneurs and
industrialists
We do this by supporting and financing emerging
businesses that will benefit the South African
economy, creating jobs and alleviating poverty
We have prioritized Agriculture, Urbanization,
ICT, SMME's and Leadership Development as
our key focus areas.
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3. Vision, Mission and Values
Vision:
A prosperous people and nation reflecting the
glory of their King
Mission:
To advance the Kingdom of God as we explore
opportunities in Africa by expanding access to
business finance and effectively integrating and
implementing sustainable development
solutions.
Core Values:
Leadership
Commitment to Integrity
Commitment to Excellence
Customer Focus-Service
Working Philosophy:
Initiate, Innovate and work as a Team
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5. Staff Members
Through our Team, we often bring our own
proprietary methodologies or frameworks to
guide the identification of problems, and to
serve as the basis for recommendations for
more effective or efficient ways of
performing work tasks.
We provide support on these following
three sub-specialties:
Organizational Development specialists help
organizations improve the effectiveness of
their staff by changing the psychodynamics
of the organization.
Professional Development specialists help
organizations improve the effectiveness of
their staff by providing technical and
professional training.
Personal Coaches and Mentors help
individuals be more effective in their
personal lives and in the business.
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6. Staff members
Selection is based on:
•Commitment to our clients.
•The right qualification and attitude.
•Adherence to strong management and business
requirements.
•Company values
After pre-qualification, the following criteria must be
satisfied prior to commencement of working in the
project:
•Specific knowledge for the position
•3 quality references
Ongoing training is vital to the commitment, consistent
delivery of service. Internal and external training
forums are regularly undertaken to guarantee;
•Excellent service at all time
•Reaffirming what is important to the clients
•Creating ‘ownership’ for results.
Given the challenges of a skill shortage in South Africa,
We aim to constantly develop our staff where ever
possible through our In-House training.
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8. Motivated by love for service and
meeting needs of our communities
Our Team Competency level
Great leadership characteristics
and consistency in responding
to all kind of situations.
Positive attitudes,
values and self-image.
Solid Information regarding
entrepreneurship & leadership
Development content
Great ability to perform
any physical or mental
task.
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9. Skills and Expertise
Some of the skills and expertise our team
brings in the business:
- Corporate and Business strategy Development
- Strategic planning, Implementation and
Control
- Change management
- Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning and Banking
- Human Resourcing
- Training and Development
- Leadership Development Specialist
- Relationship and Marriage Coaching
- Strengths and Uniqueness Coaching
- Career Coaching
- Leadership Coaching
- Business Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Community Building
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11. Projects & Programmes
These are the projects and programmes we have prioritized around: -
Agriculture Property ICT SMME’s LEAD2020
The New
Economy
Awaken The
Entrepreneur in
me
Financial
Intelligence
Redefining the
purpose of
Education
The New Breed
of Marketplace
Leaders
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15. The New Africa
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Spiritual Renewal and Transformation
Political and Economic Transformation
Macro- economic stability and economic reformation
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16. The New Africa
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5
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3
Spiritual Renewal and Transformation
Political and Economic Transformation
Macro- economic stability and economic reformation
Security and Peace in the Continent-Fewer Conflicts
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17. The New Africa
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5
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Spiritual Renewal and Transformation
Political and Economic Transformation
Macro- economic stability and economic reformation
Security and Peace in the Continent-Fewer Conflicts
Stability in the Natural Resources
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18. The New Africa
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5
Spiritual Renewal and Transformation
Political and Economic Transformation
Macro- economic stability and economic reformation
Security and Peace in the Continent-Fewer Conflicts
Stability in the Natural Resources
Large multi-cultural population groups
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19. • ••
Developing an entrepreneurial culture
Low tolerance for
entrepreneurial failure
South Africa has an
entrepreneurial ‘base’ of
high impact entrepreneurs
The Infinity of wealth
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Developing an entrepreneurial culture
Pre-existing values,
foreign experiences and a
home grown culture of
entrepreneurship
Corporate careers are still
more desirable in South
African Society
The entrepreneurship-limited
values that currently prevail
in South Africa can and must
be ‘unlearned.’
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21. • ••
Developing an entrepreneurial culture
Foster a culture of
entrepreneurship in homes,
schools and universities.
Include entrepreneurship in
science-related fields of study.
Recessions provide business
opportunities; policies must be
formulated to encourage and
support would-be
entrepreneurs.
Create our own culture of
entrepreneurship: celebrate role
models, promote an effective venture
capital and private equity community,
providing structures for
entrepreneurial education and skills-
support
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22. Entrepreneur’s skills sets on a Iceberg Model
Knowledge &
Skills
Attitude, Traits,
Thinking styles,
Self-image,
Business fit
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23. Enterprise Development process
Activate the Entrepreneur
Business Creation( Mentoring & Finance)
Play the Game
S.E.A
Business
Creation
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Activate the
Entrepreneur
Play the
Game
SEA
24. Mentoring and Financing
• Each year, thousands of
people start a business. Each
year, thousands are closing
their business. What does it
take to start and build a
successful business – one
that will be around in many
years time? What is the
entrepreneurial mindset?
And how do you navigate the
minefield, whether you are a
start up or established
business.
• Many entrepreneurs struggle
to secure funding in SA
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25. 3 phase Incubating Model
Pre-Incubation:
Interview, personal assessment, feasibility and
viability study, training and preliminary business
plan development, presentation.
Incubation:
Finalization of Business plan, Venture Capital
acquired, Mentoring and Coaching
Post Incubation:
Continuous Business Support, Encouragement
and Accountability
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26. Targeted areas for incubation
These are areas we are targeting for enterprise development:
• Ekurhuleni Municipality area, Gauteng
• Sedibeng Municipality area, Gauteng
• Amajuba Municipality area, KwaZulu Natal.
• Delmas, Mpumalanga & Lephalale, Limpopo
• Ethekwini Municipality area, KwaZulu Natal
• Msunduzi Municipality area, KwaZulu Natal
• Umhlathuze Municipality area, KwaZulu Natal
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29. Investing in the African Dream
1) Help the Poor by Helping us
create a Venture Capital or
Funding company
2) Reduce Poverty through Small
Business development
3) A Transformed Purpose for Aid
(Access to Ecosystem versus Relief
programmes)
4) Stop transferring responsibility-
Empower people to solve their
problems.
5) Increase investment in small
business to improve governance
and country’s economy
6) There is an unlimited number of
business opportunities, but no
financial support
7) There is risk involved, but also
High rate of Return
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30. How you can get Involved with us
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Donations &
Sponsorships
Private Investors
with good returns
Volunteers:
- Business Mentors
and Coaches
-Graphic Designers
-Pro Bono
Accountants;
Auditors, Lawyers
and other
professionals
Need Mentoring:
-Start ups
-Micro enterprises
-Medium size enterprise
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31. Benefits of partnering with the foundation
Key Benefits
Establish key partnership with civil
society, NGO’s, and business education
institutions
Community stakeholders integration
and involvement in poverty alleviation
and skills development programs
Great returns guaranteed for our
Investors
Success stories of entrepreneurs we
have assisted ,when they are finally
successful, they are more willing to
make contribution and a difference in
their communities and nations
The following are the key benefits of partnering with the foundation:
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More Private Equity/ Incubating
agencies will emerge to address the
need for business creation in Africa.