Who is the ideal Raizcorp SEED licensee?
We are looking for reputable, caring and financially sound licensees who can use their networks, capital and local market insights to drive our model of entrepreneurial development and growth. To determine if there is a fit with a potential licensee, Raizcorp will examine his or her organisation’s strategy, values, commitment, network, reputation, financial means and ability to help sell or create markets.
We are actively seeking SEED licensees in
(If you are from another country, please do enquire)
Botswana
Kenya
Morocco
Namibia
Zambia
The business case for a Raizcorp SEED licensee
Below are just a few of the reasons to embark on a Raizcorp SEED licensing agreement.
QUALITY TRUMPS QUANTITY
Quality trumps quantity
IGNORANTLY EXPERIENCED
Ignorantly experienced
THE ROAD TO NON-DEPENDENCE
The road to non-dependence
MEDIUM-TERM SUSTAINABILITY TRUMPS SHORT-TERM WINS
Medium-term sustainability trumps short-term wins
Doing good and doing well
Doing good and doing well
The ultimate aim of all Raizcorp programmes is to move entrepreneurs to the next level in their entrepreneurial journeys (see our Enterprise Development Continuum below). Every programme is designed to reduce the level of dependence on the programme over time, thus creating a truly empowered entrepreneur. As an example, Raizcorp uses guiding instead of mentoring as an engagement methodology. While mentoring makes use of telling and doing, guiding assists the entrepreneur to identify options and their consequences. Entrepreneurs choose their direction and implement it themselves.
The premium brand
The premium brand
Raizcorp is widely regarded as the premium brand in business incubation globally. In fact, The Economist views Raizcorp as the only genuine incubator in Africa. As such, our SEED licensees can be proud to associate with the brand and be secure in the knowledge that Raizcorp has the ability to execute on any opportunity – large or small – that may present itself.
Raizcorp as an equal partner
Raizcorp as an equal partner
As a sign of our commitment, Raizcorp will become an equity partner in the local SEED licensee entity, funding all capital requirements on an equal basis. This investment ensures that our SEED licensees are less financially exposed to the risk of setting up a new business and are instilled with confidence that our interests are aligned into the future.
Our ideal licensee
What our licensees have to say
Dr Shingi Munyeza
| Chairperson of Vinal Investments & Raizcorp Zimbabwe licensee
“Setting up Raizcorp Zimbabwe appeals to my drive to help rebuild Zimbabwe in a sustainable way. Raizcorp has been a phenomenal support as I have identified local opportunities for enterprise, supplier and community development.”
Raimundo Zandamela
| Managing director of Tree Consulting & Raizcorp Mozambique licensee
“Having Raizcorp’s 20 years of experience behind me as I set up Raizcorp Mozambique has been a huge comfort. The systems and processes Raizcorp has developed over two decades have been invaluable in ensuring that the incubation we carry out in Mozambique is done in a credible and impactful manner.”