Better Way to create Impact in Africa
Monetix is a Swiss technology company building a trusted investment gateway into Uganda and East Africa. We enable a global investor base which emphasizes social objectives beyond an attractive investment yield. Our success is based on strong local roots, technological innovation, and employable skill building programs.
Our Services
What We Do
Simple Access to Affordable Financing
Monetix originated from the founders’ ambition to level the playing field for entrepreneurs in emerging markets and provide easy access to affordable financing. Restricted access to working capital is the single biggest limiting factor for local businesses. Leveraging decades of experience in cross-border payments and investments and a passion for cutting-edge financial technology built the foundation of what is today Uganda’s quickest way to access affordable capital.
Education and Employable Skill building
Monetix together with its local partner CapitalSavvy provides free-of-charge education and training to its target audience. These educational efforts focus on basic business practices such as bookkeeping and invoicing as well as entrepreneurship and practical-oriented programming skills. For the latter Monetix sources partners from its network, including incubator programs, technology trainers, and ask-me-anything sessions with established tech entrepreneurs
How it works
Making A Real Impact Made Easy.
Monetix is a regulated financial service provider in Switzerland. We broker purpose loans for a fixed interest rate per annum to our local partner CapitalSavvy.
CapitalSavvy is a regulated entity headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with a significant and successful track record in lending in the Microfinance and SME sector. Lending is a people’s business, trust and relationships are the key elements to ensure collection. This is why CapitalSavvy lends out in its own name.
CapitalSavvy is a regulated entity headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with a significant and successful track record in lending in the Microfinance and SME sector. Lending is a people’s business, trust and relationships are the key elements to ensure collection. This is why CapitalSavvy lends out in its own name.
USD 1mn+
In loans given
500+
Loans processed
< 1%
Non-performing loan rate
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Partner in East Africa
Partner in East Africa
CapitalSavvy (CS) is a Ugandan capital advisory firm headquartered in Kampala. The company provides investment and financial advisory services with the help of Monetix's digital lending platform. The technological innovation enables CS to be the market leader in the SME sector. Moreover, CS enhances its offering with free educational and training programs with an emphasis on finance and general business practice.
REGINALD TUMUSIIME
CapitalSavvy, CEO
Economic Opportunity
The Economic Opportunity of Uganda
#1 financial sector in the East Africa region is Uganda
Over the past few years Uganda has significantly eased the severity of capital controls, bolstered interbank foreign exchange liquidity and enhanced standards of exchange rate data. Additionally, Bank of Uganda’s ability to manage volatility from foreign capital flows by considering the adequacy of forex serves is a very positive signal for foreign direct investment. Uganda’s interbank foreign exchange liquidity rose significantly.
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#4 rank in Africa’ financial market attractiveness study in 2022 for Uganda, only behind stronger developed South Africa, Nigeria and Mauritius.
Significant improvements in the adoption of ESG policies and frameworks supported Uganda’s score this year. Additionally the Bank of Uganda’s launch of its strategic plan for 2022-27 which include CBDCs, financial sustainability and big data evidence the opening up of the economy to investors and its ambition to play a lead role in the economic uprise of the East African region.
Read More#4 African nation with highest expected wealth per capita growth rate is Uganda
New World Health predicts a healthy wealth growth of 38% for Africa over the next decade, with several East African countries standing out. Uganda is expected to see a 50% growth rate to 2031, ahead of the rest of Africa.
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Monetix is the First-Mover of Holistic Business Growth Advocacy!
Having worked many years in the cross-border investment space and financial industry the co-founders of Monetix committed to building a trusted bridge between two worlds:
One world where access to capital is easy, interest rates are low and investors eagerly look for investment opportunities with yield and social impact.
The other world is a reality where opportunities are manyfold but cannot be taken on because capital is rare, expensive and hard to access. Yields are great and the impact is measurable and visible.
There are many worlds but we all live on the same planet. Technology allows us to bridge those worlds and allows capital to flow where it is most effectively used with the highest impact. With decades of experience and a strong local network, this journey has been both rewarding and satisfying in many ways.
One world where access to capital is easy, interest rates are low and investors eagerly look for investment opportunities with yield and social impact.
The other world is a reality where opportunities are manyfold but cannot be taken on because capital is rare, expensive and hard to access. Yields are great and the impact is measurable and visible.
There are many worlds but we all live on the same planet. Technology allows us to bridge those worlds and allows capital to flow where it is most effectively used with the highest impact. With decades of experience and a strong local network, this journey has been both rewarding and satisfying in many ways.
Local partner CapitalSavvy, CEO, Reginald Tumusiime with Monetix, CEO, Patrick Prinz
PATRICK PRINZ
CEO and Founder Message
Uganda - the Pearl of Africa - is full of talent. 'Overskilled but underfunded' is a common statement from international development organizations. Monetix shares this experience. Over the last 12 months, Monetix has supported many entrepreneurs and SMEs with funding. Moreover, we trained company owners for free to professionalize their operations. We want to share some of our personal experiences with this report. Working in this part of the world is both rewarding and adventurous. We all live on the same planet. However, there are still different worlds. Monetix aims to level the playing field and provide every entrepreneur with a fair chance.
Over the next 12 months, Monetix is going to issue a bond in order to grow its loan book in Uganda. Moreover, we are going to release the first-ever credit rating system for SME companies. This will propel the SME sector to the next level and allow other financers to join us in growing prosperity in this promising country. We invite you to join us on our journey.
Over the next 12 months, Monetix is going to issue a bond in order to grow its loan book in Uganda. Moreover, we are going to release the first-ever credit rating system for SME companies. This will propel the SME sector to the next level and allow other financers to join us in growing prosperity in this promising country. We invite you to join us on our journey.
Our Leadership Team
Unity in Diversity
Patrick Prinz, CFA
CEO
Monetix
Crescenda Babiera
Business Development
Monetix
Reginald Tumusiime
CEO
CapitalSavvy
Damalie Mukiibi
Executive Director
CapitalSavvy
Our Testimonial
What Our Client Saying
I find it very interesting, now that I know that my money helps to fund the local traders, which create jobs and more opportunities within the African land.
Sandra
Germany
I realized that with Monetix, I would be able to change lives, more than I expected. I would say, my money is in good hand and it uplift my soul to know, I’m helping a community for real!
Melanie
New York, USA
I like the concept of supporting SMEs holistically, with funding and know-how. Investing with Monetix has been a pleasant experience.
Jason
Switzerland
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