Mozambique offers abundant opportunities for private equity investors. The Agribusiness in Mozambique has so far been severely constrained by a lack of access to credit and under-investment which has hampered the sector with the largest share in GDP (more than 20%) and the largest contribution to employment.
Nevertheless, Agribusiness is a sector that holds great potential given the extent of Mozambique’s unused arable land (85% according to the Centre for Agriculture Promotion, CEPAGRI).
The sector has great potential due to its agro-climatic conditions, the current low utilisation of arable land and its advantageous location to exports to South Africa, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
Limited access to finance is a recognised constraint in Mozambique. The majority of domestic capital comes from bank lending, however it is underutilised due to high interest rates, high collateral requirements, and poor knowledge of the real operating environment for businesses in Mozambique.
However, private equity generally adds value to the business, through strategic management support, productivity improvements, identification of growth opportunities, promotion of business sustainability etc. It is a financing tool that could help alleviate the financing gap; offering a more flexible alternative to bank lending, is well suited to the current business operating environment.
At Serviços Moçambique we combine leading-edge investor insights honed by our private equity experts with agriculture-market insights and proprietary tools to help clients with their range of needs in the Mozambican Market.
Agriculture represents enormous opportunity and becomes increasingly interesting for investors due to the ongoing Mozambique development forecasts in the sector. A lot of investors turning to agriculture understand that this is a very specific business which requires special knowledge and uppermost a lot of practical experience.
At Serviços Moçambique we assist a wide range of investment consulting services considering the local development concerns and opportunities to establish long term mutually beneficial partnership between investors, farming and agri-business and local communities.
Our consultants experience and deep understanding of local economic and political trends allow us to build and efficiently manage multinational investment portfolios. Our services go far beyond farmland acquisition; we elaborate long term concepts to shape individual investment decisions and establish investment vehicles and local logistics to execute them.
Our services may include:
- Identify the best investment opportunities in agriculture and rural infrastructure throughout Mozambique and as per local legislation etc
- Feasibility studies
- Purchase of farms, access to agricultural land, forest and agricultural companies
- Conveyance of properties including clarification of all related issues
- Direct farm management and land development
- Project implementation which may include planning and establishment of necessary infrastructure (subsidiary companies, tax and legal advice, proper accounting and monitoring etc.)
- Portfolio management including production, legal and fiscal issues
- Monitoring of national legislations related to agriculture, investment, agricultural land ownership etc
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Doing Business in Mozambique
We are passionate about helping our clients achieve practical results with real impact!
Serviços Moçambique operates in line with international standards, policies and procedures. Our set of core values and a strong code of ethics guides our business decisions, creating a corporate culture that fosters teamwork, intellectual growth and leadership.
Our dedicated team of professionals and collaborators include key players from all sectors across Mozambique, business managers, entrepreneurs, project engineers, HR specialists, attorneys and research specialists with extensive experience in the local and regional market. We are deeply engrained in the culture, language, laws and local regulations of this unique market allowing us to tailor solutions to our clients’ needs.
We have been providing high-quality consulting and procurement services in Maputo to a diverse base of clients from sole traders to multinational enterprises across a variety of industries and sectors, mining, manufacturing, construction and finance among others. The wealth of experience we have gained from our clients also fortified our role as top notch business development advisors.
We operate in Maputo, Pemba, Beira, Tete, Nacala and Nampula, dedicating all of our resources to the long-term success and general well-being of our clients.