SME Investment Readiness & Pipeline Strengthening Programme
A comprehensive platform connecting investment-ready Nigerian SMEs with impact investors through structured assessment, ESO support, and intelligent matchmaking.
Programme Partners
Programme Features
A comprehensive ecosystem designed to prepare SMEs for investment and connect them with the right capital partners.
Investment Readiness Diagnostic
Comprehensive 40-question assessment across Governance, Finance, Market, and ESG domains
ESO Support Network
Enterprise Support Organisations providing targeted coaching and capacity building
Investor Matching
AI-powered matching with qualified impact investors based on sector and readiness level
GESI & Climate Focus
Dedicated tracking of gender equity and climate-resilient business practices
Investment Readiness Levels
Our diagnostic tool assesses SMEs across 4 domains and classifies them into readiness levels with tailored action plans.
Early-Stage
Foundational ESO support; 12-18 month plan
Growth-Ready
Targeted coaching; 6-9 month pathway
Near Investment-Ready
Deal preparation; introduce to fund managers
Investment-Ready
Activate deal-flow referral
4 Assessment Domains
Our comprehensive diagnostic evaluates SMEs across four critical domains, each with 10 questions scored 0-4.
GESI + Climate Sub-Score
Additional 6 indicators tracking gender equity and climate practices, with a maximum score of 24 points.