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Aquaculture Company Investment Opportunity in Bulago, Uganda

Invest in Uganda’s booming tilapia farm with 800,000 tilapia annual capacity, UGX 600M+ projected turnover.
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Established 10-20 year(s)
Employees 5 - 10
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 86 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 127 thousand
EBITDA Margin 21 %
Industries Aquaculture
Locations  Bulago
Local Time 4:22 AM Europe / London
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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USD 285 thousand for 34.0% stake (Native Currency: UGX 1,000,000,000)
Reason: Investment is needed to replace defunct equipment and increase output after two years of downtime. T... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 285 thousand
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Business Overview
- Strategic location: Positioned on Bulago Island, Uganda, the tilapia farm benefits from access to Lake Victoria, providing ideal conditions for aquaculture with excellent water quality.
- Production capacity: The farm operates 8 HDPE cages with a considerable potential production capacity of 800,000 to 1.6 million tilapia annually, currently producing 190,000 fish.
- Growing market presence: Specializes in whole tilapia distributed through farm gate sales to nearby regions, including key markets in Kampala and Entebbe, serving local vendors, hotels, and restaurants.
- Experienced workforce: The farm is operated by a skilled team with 8 years of expertise in aquaculture, ensuring efficient and knowledgeable operations.
- Direct market access: The farm caters to a diverse customer base at an attractive price point of UGX 10,000/kg, with strong ties to Wakiso, Mukono, and Kampala markets.
- Sustainable farming practices: Implements high-volume, low-density permits for eco-friendly aquaculture, emphasizing sustainability and organic farming principles.
- Investment opportunity: Offers a robust sales history over five years, highlighting consistent growth and potential for expansion with additional backing.
- The promoter frequently travels between the UK and Uganda and has a UK contact number.
Products & Services Overview
The business's top-selling product is whole tilapia, sold through wholesale farm gate sales to distributors.
The fish is supplied to nearby markets, including Kampala and Entebbe.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets: 8 HDPE cages and all equipment.
Intangible assets: deep-water location, excellent water quality, and aquaculture expertise team.
Facilities Overview
The promoter owns the land, on a private island located 20 miles south of Kampala. The site offers excellent water quality, a workable environment, and access to skilled local labor. The farm features 8 HDPE cages, each 20 meters in diameter and 7 meters deep, spanning a total farm space of 16,000 m³.
Capitalization Overview
Privately funded with no debts. The business has three directors: the promoter owns 85%, while the remaining 15% is split between a 5% and a 10% owner.
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