Where we invest
We invest in five sectors where we have relationships, experience and a clear edge. In each, we look for a strong market need and a team that can execute.
Financial Services
The very low penetration of all sectors of the financial services sector makes it a long term bet for any investor. The difficulty is proper strategy fit for the market and flawless and focused execution. By leveraging the huge experience and networks of our promoters, Skymark is able to make investments in various segments of this sector; the lifeblood of the economy
What We Look For
- A strategy that fits the Nigerian market.
- A team able to execute with focus.
Real Estate
We believe that there is always a market for centrally located quality property which factors in current market realities. We specialize in redevelopment of prime sites where change of use, intensification and exceptional design and construction can provide much better returns than in suburban developments.
What We Look For
- Prime, central sites.
- Opportunities for change of use or intensification.
- High standards of design and construction.
Technology
We focus on early stage investments in companies with passionate and focused promoters who have figured a cheap way to use technology to make existing processes more efficient. These companies must be able scale rapidly and expand across Africa
What We Look For
- Founders who are focused and committed.
- A low-cost technology approach to an existing process.
- Ability to scale rapidly and expand across Africa.
Education
Demographic pressures have rendered public education facilities totally inadequate for the population. We are focused primarily on professional education and post-graduate training.We aim to deliver everything from short courses to degrees via 21st century technology platforms that are more efficient and cost effective in training the next generation.
What We Look For
- Professional and post-graduate programmes.
- Delivery on technology platforms.
- Cost-effective models that can reach many learners.
Agriculture
Our primary focus is agricultural processing in sectors where Nigeria has competitive advantage, there is unmet local demand and import substitution is cost effective. In order to guarantee our feedstock for processing, we would also engage in backward integration by acquiring land for farming.
What We Look For
- Processing where Nigeria has a competitive advantage.
- Unmet local demand.
- Cost-effective import substitution.
Have an opportunity?
We are always interested in promising opportunities in these sectors. Tell us about yours.