R15,000,000 for operational expansion and wildlife

Capital Expenditure
Infrastructure Funding
Working Capital

Revenue Growth Drivers:

• Wildlife population maturation enabling hunting operations
• Lodge occupancy scaling from 35% to 75%
• Premium pricing through biodiversity node certification
• Export market development for processed products
  
  

Economic Impact

• Create 75+ permanent jobs by 2027 (25 immediate, 50 seasonal during peak periods)
• Generate R45 million in annual revenue, contributing to regional GDP
• Support 150+ indirect jobs through the supply chain and community procurement
• Establish an R50+ million asset base through wildlife, infrastructure, and equipment 
  
  

Social Impact

• 70% target for women in processing and value-addition activities
• Youth training and mentorship programmes with 50+ participants annually
• Community development fund allocation of 2% of annual revenue
• Preferential procurement targeting 60% local supplier participation
  
  

Environmental Impact

• Rehabilitate 4,200 hectares of degraded land to natural ecosystem functions.
• Achieve carbon neutrality through renewable energy and sequestration practices.
• Restore indigenous wildlife populations supporting regional conservation goals.
• Implement zero-waste circular economy principles across all operations
  
  

Transformation Impact

• Demonstrate 100% Black-owned success in the wildlife industry worth R4.3 billion annually.
• Create a replicable model for biodiversity economy transformation
• Contribute to the government's rural development and job creation objectives
• Support South Africa's National Biodiversity Strategy implementation

Total Raise: R15,000,000 for operational expansion and wildlife introduction

Use of Funds 

• R8,000,000 – Wildlife stocking programme (Big Five and plains game)
• R3,000,000 – Operational capital and working capital requirements
• R2,000,000 – International marketing, brand development, and distribution
• R1,500,000 – Equipment, vehicles, and technology systems
• R500,000 – Product development and certification programmes
  
  

Return Projections

• Target 35-45% annual ROI on invested capital
• 5-year cumulative return of 6-8x initial investment
• Exit opportunities through strategic acquisition or management buyout
• Potential carbon credit revenue providing additional return streams

Mlungisi Sonwabile Bushula – Managing Director & Founder

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural and forestry enterprises
• Educational background: Public Management (Nelson Mandela University), Financial Management (Damelin / Milpark)
• Award recognition: 2017 Small-Scale Forestry Award, 2019 YAFF Large-Scale Category Winner
• Extensive networks within government, conservation, and agricultural sectors
• Proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement 
  
  

Proposed Key Personnel (to be recruited with investment): 

• Operations Manager (PDI): Wildlife/agriculture degree, 5+ years of experience
• Head Professional Hunter: International certification and experience
• Lodge Manager (PDI): Hospitality management qualification and experience
• Financial Manager (PDI): CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Conservation Manager: MSc Conservation Biology, research coordination experience
  
  

Strategic Partnerships:

• Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE)
• South African National Parks (SANParks)
• Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
• Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA)
• Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA)

Possible Exit Options:

• Strategic Acquisition: Sale to established wildlife, tourism, or agricultural operators seeking transformation credentials and Eastern Cape expansion
• Private Equity Partnership: Buyout by impact investment funds focused on conservation and transformation
• Management Buyout: Structured divestment to the management team through performance based arrangements
• Government Partnership: Enhanced partnership with SANParks or provincial development agencies
• Sector Consolidation: Participation in broader biodiversity economy sector consolidation
  
  

Recent Comparable Transactions: 

• Wildlife operations in Eastern Cape trading at 4-6x EBITDA multiples
• Conservation-focused enterprises attracting premium valuations due to ESG focus
• Transformation operators receiving preferential terms from impact investors
  
  

Unique Value Proposition for Exit:

• 100% PDI ownership with established government partnerships
• Diversified revenue model reducing single-sector risk
• Strategic location within an established biodiversity economy node
• Demonstrated conservation impact and community development outcomes
• Scalable business model suitable for regional expansion 

• Environmental Impact Assessment and Approval Documentation
• DFFE-EPIP funding agreements and disbursement schedules
• Financial statements and projections (detailed 5-year model)
• Land lease agreements and tenure documentation
• Professional hunter and tourism operator certifications
• Conservation management plans and biodiversity assessments
• Community development agreements and stakeholder engagement records